What is "smart casual" dress code?

For the majority of the participants on our internship programmes, the dress code is "smart casual". This primarily means no denim jeans, trainers or t-shirts on the one hand, without requiring a suit or uniform at the other extreme.


While there is no definitive specification for the oxymoronic 'smart casual', we just love the detail in this description from Wikipedia:


"... smart casual for men consists of dress trousers—some, but not all definitions may allow jeans or chinos—a long-sleeve dress shirt (tie optional), leather loafers or dressy slip-ons, dress socks, a belt, and, if appropriate, a sport coat.

For women, it consists of slacks or a skirt (long or short), a blouse or turtleneck, a fashionable belt, a jacket, a vest, or a sweater coordinated to the outfit, hosiery or socks with boots, flats (leather, suede, or fabric) or mid-heel shoes. Not all definitions allow jeans. Women may also wear jewelry, such as earrings that complement their overall outfit, at least.

This category demands a pulled-together, harmonious, complete look with colors, fabrics, shoes, and accessories, for both men and women."

Ladies, note that your belt must be fashionable :)