What does someone in their 20's where when the dresscode is business casual.?

Question

Specifically in healthcare as a nurse manager. Shoes have to be comfortable but cute. Need Help!! New Job starts Monday.

Answer 1

A dark colored blazer with matching dark colored pants and a blouse underneath that. You can choose the right color combos to make it look less drab, like pastel colors for eg.
Or instead of a blazer you can wear a cardigan/sweater type to make it look more trendy.

Answer 2

No skin showing between the top of your cleavage and the top of your knees and no arm showing from above the elbow. That's just good sense and good taste. As for style of clothing...no denim, fur, or shiny fabrics. Colors should be subdued. Shoes: closed-toe, low heeled are your best bet. But, no sneakers or athletic shoes unless approved by your employer. Use your good judgement, obviously you're well educated or you wouldn't have gotten the position as a nurse manager! Good Luck!

Answer 3

Specifics for women's business casual
Don't confuse club attire with business attire. If you would wear it to a club, you probably shouldn't wear it in a business environment. Also, most attire worn on televison is not appropriate for business environments. Don't be deluded.
Pants / skirts:
Women can wear casual pants or skirts. Neither should be tight. Fabrics should be crisp; colors should generally be solid; navy, black, gray, brown and khaki are always safe bets. For the most business-like appearance, pants should be creased and tailored; neither extreme of tight or flowing. If you are pursuing a conservative industry and are in doubt, observe well-dressed women in your industry on the job, at career fairs, at information sessions, etc.
Skirt length and slits:
Your skirt should come at least to your knees while you are standing. While you are seated, your thighs should be covered. If your skirt comes to just below the knee, a slit to just above the knee might be acceptable. A very long skirt should not be slit to above the knee. Generally slits in the center back of a skirt — to facilitate walking a stair climbing — are acceptable. Slits to facilitate a view of your legs are not appropriate for business purposes. Slips should not be visible.
Shirt / sweaters:
In addition to tailored shirts or blouses, tailored knit sweaters and sweater sets are appropriate business casual choices for women. Cotton, silk, and blends are appropriate. Velvets and shimmery fabrics suitable for parties are not appropriate. Fit should not be tight. Cleavage is not appropriate to business and job search occasions.
Jewelry / accessories:
Wear a conservative watch. Jewelry and scarf styles come and go. Keep your choices simple and leaning toward conservative. Avoid extremes of style and color. If your industry is creative, you may have more flexibility than someone pursuing a conservative industry.
Cosmetics:
Keep makeup conservative and natural looking. A little is usually better than none for a polished look. Nails should be clean and well groomed. Avoid extremes of nail length and polish color, especially in conservative industries.
Shoes:
Should be leather or fabric / microfiber. Appropriate colors are black, navy and brown (to coordinate with your other attire and accessories); white and pastels are not appropriate. For the most conservative look, toes should be covered. Sandals which are neither extremely dressy or extremely casual might be appropriate. Thin straps and high heels are not appropriate. Chunky heels and platforms are not apropriate. Make certain you can walk comfortably in your shoes; hobbling around a job fair in shoes that are pinching your feet does not convey a professional image.
Hose:
Not essential for business casual, but are recommended if your skirt is knee length (rather than calf length) and in more formal environments such as hotels.
Purse / bag:
If you carry a purse, keep it small and simple, or carry a small briefcase or business-like tote bag in place of a purse. A structured bag tends to look more professional that something soft or floppy. Purse/bag color should coordinate with your shoes. A briefcase is certainly not necessary for most business casual events. Leather, microfiber and fine wovens are appropriate. Canvas and straw are not appropriate.

Grooming tips for men and women
Hair:
Should be clean and neat.
Shoes:
Should be in polished condition. Make sure heels are not worn.
Details:
No missing buttons, no lint; and don’t forget to remove external tags and tacking stitches from new clothes.
Hands:
Clean fingernails.
Fit:
Clothes should be clean, neatly pressed, and fit properly, neither tight nor baggy.
Smell:
Perfume or cologne should be used sparingly or not at all.
No odors on clothes.
Don't smell like smoke.
Padfolios:
Preferred over a bulky briefcase. A small briefcase is also appropriate, but if you have no reason to carry a briefcase, don't; you risk looking silly.
Bookbags:
Appropriate to carry to an information session held on campus (after all, you are a student). For career fairs and job fairs, bookbags are generally checked at the door, and you should carry a padfolio only.
Don't carry a bookbag to an event held at a hotel.

Answer 4

Since you listed a career that has it's own dress code, it's not your average business casual look. The medical profession has slightly higher standards of dress. It's more professional than the polo's and khaki's that an office might require.
Skirts should be at least to the top of your knee, right below it is better. They should be tailored, and more fitted less flared. Pantyhose or stockings are a must when wearing a skirt.
Pants should be tailored, and well fitting. Whether they are a straight cut, tapered cut, or boot cut is up to you. But nothing flared or wide legged.
Tops should be nice button up blouses, with minimal fuss in patterns and colors.
Then shoes should be nothing high heeled, and no oped toed shoes. This includes sandals, and strappy shoes too. The shoes should completely enclose your feet for sanitary purposes if nothing else. You might want to consider a loafer instead of a pump.
And everything should be in subdued colors, nothing like hot pink or lime green.
Examples:
Pants:
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductList.aspx?DeptID=597&PCatID=30390&CatID=31360&CatTyp=DEP&Dep=Women%27s&Pcat=Pants%2bSkirts&Cat=Career+Pants&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefDeptID=597&RefCatID=30390&cmAMS_T=U3&cmAMS_C=C5&CmCatId=597|30390
Skirts:
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductList.aspx?DeptID=597&PCatID=40702&CatID=40704&CatTyp=DEP&Dep=Women%27s&Pcat=Skirts&Cat=Business+Savvy&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefDeptID=597&RefCatID=40702&cmAMS_T=U3&cmAMS_C=C6&CmCatId=597|40702
Blouses:
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductList.aspx?DeptID=597&PCatID=30391&CatID=39128&CatTyp=DEP&Dep=Women%27s&Pcat=Shirts%2bBlouses&Cat=Blouses&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefDeptID=597&RefCatID=30391&cmAMS_T=U3&cmAMS_C=C4&CmCatId=597|30391
Shoes:
http://www3.jcpenney.com/jcp/ProductList.aspx?DeptID=9452&PCatID=28653&CatID=29531&CatTyp=DEP&Dep=Shoes&Pcat=Women%27s+Dress&Cat=Flats+And+Loafers&RefPageName=CategoryAll.aspx&RefDeptID=9452&RefCatID=28653&cmAMS_T=U3&cmAMS_C=C9&CmCatId=9452|28653

Answer 5

knee length flipper skirt..
with a funky knitted vest all pastel colours and a shirt
flat shoes. or kitten heels shoes. Gud Luck!

Answer 6

Of all first, I love the skirt!!! People tell me I've nice feet but I still don't wear shorts

Answer 7

I really like long skirts. My bf prefers the brief ones. So my wardrobe is filled up w/ 1/2 and 1/2.

Answer 8

i heart pant suits. like a black or a gray pantsuit with a really bright pink satin shirt, or a colorful camisole.... really nice. also i like skirts with cute tops... cute shoes like sandals and high heels are great too.