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It depends whether you're in the corporate or academic world: In the corporate world, it's basically your suit, but without the coat and tie. Dress trousers (or at least khakis or similar) and a dress shirt which is open at the collar. In some companies, knit shirts (such as those worn by golfers or tennis players) are acceptable, but henley-type shirts are not. In the academic world, blue jeans can be worn instead of more formal trousers.
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http://www.career.vt.edu/JOBSEARC/BusCasual.htm Basics: Khaki pants, neatly pressed, and a pressed long-sleeved, buttoned solid shirt are safe for both men and women. Polo/golf shirts, unwrinkled, are an appropriate choice if you know the environment will be quite casual, outdoors or in a very hot location. This may not seem like terribly exciting attire, but you are not trying to stand out for your cutting edge look, but for your good judgment in a business environment. Shoes / belt: Wear a leather belt and leather shoes. Athletic shoes are inappropriate. Cost / quality: You are not expected to be able to afford the same clothing as a corporate CEO. However, do invest in quality that will look appropriate during your first two or three years on the job for a business casual environment or occasions. Details: Everything should be clean, well pressed, and not show wear. Even the nicest khakis after 100 washings may not be your best choice for a reception. Carefully inspect new clothes for tags, and all clothes for dangling threads, etc. (as with interview attire).
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