20-40-60 Etiquette: What does ‘Business casual' mean?

 
BY CALLIE GORDON, LILLIE-BETH BRINKMAN, HELEN FORD WALLACE
Published: November 2, 2011

QUESTION : I was recently invited to a wedding reception in Oklahoma City . Attire for the event said “business casual.”

What does that mean?

For men: Slacks or jeans? And silk shirt and jacket, no tie? Golf shirt and jacket, no tie? Casual shirt and tie, jacket? Golf shirt, no tie, no jacket?

For women: Slacks and pretty blouse? Slacks or skirt with a jacket? Church dress? Tunic top and jeans?

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