Fashion

[I am still oxox]

I am taking a class for a few weeks and the dress code is business casual, I have worked at home for many years so I am not really sure what it means or what to wear.

Thanks all 

[sandraskates]

I would say any nice, conservative pants that are not jeans or a skirt.

A blouse and jacket would complete the ensemble.

Does not have to be suit.

[Brooklynny]

You could wear a nice pair of slacks, shirt or polished t-shirt, and a cardigan, or even a twin set.  Same thing for a skirt, or a dress with a cardigan or nice shrug.  Regardless of what outfit you choose, you should look polished and put together.  If anything needs to be ironed or pressed, I would urge you to do so.  No wrinkles, no slouch, no strappy sandals, no flip flops, no shorts, no jeans, no plunging necklines, no bare shoulders, no tank tops unless worn under a shirt or cardigan.

[Andreatoo]

Business casual is such an oxymoron! The perfect time for a lexicon on fashion terminology.
I work in a business and I dress casually but I'm quite certain it's not the look they're going for LOL

[I am still oxox]

Since I worked at home for solong I have 2 pais of black pants, lots of jeans and some cute dresses, I guess I will have to figure it out as I go along. The last business causal enviorment I worked in jeans were acceptable as well as crop pants during the Summe

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@Brooklynny wrote:

You could wear a nice pair of slacks, shirt or polished t-shirt, and a cardigan, or even a twin set.  Same thing for a skirt, or a dress with a cardigan or nice shrug.  Regardless of what outfit you choose, you should look polished and put together.  If anything needs to be ironed or pressed, I would urge you to do so.  No wrinkles, no slouch, no strappy sandals, no flip flops, no shorts, no jeans, no plunging necklines, no bare shoulders, no tank tops unless worn under a shirt or cardigan.

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[forest4thetrees]

First I would ask is this a class for a potential employer?  If so, then obviously the other ideas already presented on "conservative" office wear, twinsets, jacket, etc. is very appropriate and....critical to your initial perception by the new employer.  And remember that in some conservative career fields hose are still required.   [It's always easier to "dress down" AFTER they find out how irreplaceable and brainy you are!]

If the class is something along the line of career advancement -- but not through your employer (or possible future employer) then I'd say be neat, clean, pressed, and you're good to go.

If you're not looking to shop for new just because of this class, then use the two black slacks with all your available appropriate tops, mix in a couple of the dresses with jackets, and call it good.  It's perfectly fine to repeat outfits. 

One last thought..........in the event that you might make some useful contacts during this class I'd say triple check yourself in the mirror each day before you leave home assuring that you can bend over (i.e., like bending from the waist and looking at paper resting on a desk), sit, stand, etc. without showing anything (either upper or lower) that someone else with a very very conservative bent would even remotely find possibly off-putting because that might lose you that person's referral to somewhere you really really want to have an interview with. 

[Ms X]

You can't go wrong being a bit overdressed.  It's better than dressing too casual or revealing in a business setting, IMO.  We had a rare casual day one Friday in preparation for renovations in one of my work places.  Two women wore very tight jeans and short shirts.  They stood out like sore thumbs, at least IMO.  These outfits would look perfectly appropriate in many other settings, but they just didn't fit in at that company.  I'd err on the side of more business-like attire.  If the rest are more dressed down, I think you'd come off as more business-like.  And since this is a work-related function, that's important.

[lolakimono]

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[sockmonkey]

I feel your pain - we were in the same position a couple of weeks ago.  We were going to a fundraiser (in Los Angeles) that said business casual.  We work from home where our attire is "BEYOND CASUAL".  

A surprising amount of women were in dresses but, lots in slacks and blouses.  

The really surprising thing was how many men were in sport coats - you NEVER see that here.  
 

I think that nowadays they say that so that people don't show up in shorts, tank tops, sports bras & yoga pants (the usual L.A. attire).

I wouldn't worry about it too much.  I don't know where you live but, unless you're wearing athleisure, I'm sure you'll be appropriate!

Enjoy your class!