Business Casual
Business casual workwear for women
Business casual is the dress code between a full suit and a weekend outfit: still put together, a step softer than corporate. Our business casual edit pairs Forcast tailoring with knitwear and relaxed cuts, so you look considered without looking like you are on your way to court. Every style is cut in sizes 4 to 18.
What business casual means
Think tailored pants without the matching blazer, a knit instead of a shirt, a blazer over a tee. The Zara Pinstripe Tailored Pants with the Milano Melange Knit Top is business casual. So is the Heloise Milano Knit Dress with a cardigan, or the Matilda Relaxed Barrel Pants with a cotton tee and a vest. The rule is one tailored piece and one soft piece, and the soft piece should still fit well.
How to build the outfit
Start with a pair of work pants you can sit in all day. Adjustable and elasticated waists, like the Milan 2 Adjustable Waist Pants, are the business casual answer to a tailored trouser. Add a knit top, a jumper or a cardigan over a tee, and keep a pinstripe vest or a double-breasted blazer on the back of the chair for the meeting you did not plan. A knit skirt or a tailored midi skirt does the same job on the days you would rather not wear pants.
Knits that work
Knitwear does the work here. A fine knit top layers under a blazer without bulk; a fluffy jumper or cardigan, like the Vanessa Fluffy Cardigan, replaces the blazer on a cold day. A milano knit dress or skirt holds its shape and moves with you. Suiting blends with a little stretch keep the tailored half of the outfit sharp. Browse all knit tops for the pieces that sit closest to the body.
Other dress codes
If your office is more formal, our classic corporate edit is the structured suiting and pencil skirts. If it is more relaxed, smart casual takes the same pieces one step further. For the whole range, see all women's workwear. Free standard delivery on Australian orders over $100, express delivery for $12.99, and 30 days to return or exchange, online or in any of our stores across New South Wales, Victoria and the ACT.