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    How can I make my business casual look good?
    Christina Santelli
    Professional Stylist
    Christina Santelli is the Owner and Founder of Style Me New, a wardrobe styling concierge based in Tampa, Florida. She has been working as a stylist for over six years, and her work has been featured in HSN, the Pacific Heights Wine and Food Festival, and the Nob Hill Gazette.
    Professional Stylist
    Expert Answer
    For an easy business casual look, try wearing flowy pants, an untucked button-down top, and comfortable dress shoes.
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    A friend said that not wearing a belt is considered sloppy and unprofessional in the workplace. I don't agree. Thoughts?
    Community Answer
    It depends. As long as your clothes fit well, you really shouldn't need one. Some outfits will look terrible with a belt, but if your pants are loose-fitting it's probably a good idea. It's definitely not an always/never situation.
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    Why should I maintain smart dress at work?
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    In any job, your work has to be of an acceptable standard. You have to conform to the requirements of your role, such as arriving to work on time, completing the tasks assigned to you promptly and efficiently and behaving in an appropriate way with your colleagues and customers or clients. Looking smart is part of that; it's respectful to your role, your workplace, and those you work for or with.
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    How high of a heel is appropriate to wear to a summer office job if I wear pencil skirts?
    Shelbysays
    Community Answer
    A two or three-inch heel would be ideal/ Try to pick a color that complements your skirt, like coral blue heels with a black pencil skirt.
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