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In the past, most if not all of the employees are required to wear formal business attire before going to work. However, with the modern times, the ruling has become flexible with professionals going to work wearing casual clothing, although there are still restrictions set.

By going to work, wearing something simple as a t-shirt and a pair of jeans, the employee still needs to look clean and presentable by making sure that they are clean and crisp. At the end of the day, it is still about being professional about the work image and the work itself.

Parsons The New School for Design professor Shelley Fox said that there should be a line between being casual and overly casual when it comes to choosing work clothes. Sometimes wearing a dress in a certain way can help employees set their mind in place – like concentrating more in their work, she added.

Women are now starting to buy into smart clothing again based on the rising figures in the women’s apparel market, a positive sign that the market is picking up again after a massive decline in sales during the past year due to the economic crisis.

Women from middle to higher-income class are feeling good about the economy that they are willing to invest on smart clothing. Alongside smart clothing there is also a rise in lingerie and bra sales.

Based on the current report, the apparel market declined three percent in the fourth quarter last year, which is still better compared to the 5.1 percent decline a year ago. These figures were released by NPD Group.

The apparel market for women has declined during the past few years as expenditures have been focused on basic needs such as food, medical bills, car payments and even clothing for children.

What constitutes a business casual attire? Does it mean that you will just wear whatever you like when you go to a job interview? Does it mean that you will have to wear revealing clothes to get the attention of the interviewer?
Here are some thoughts shared by experts when it comes to investing and wearing business casual attire. Yes, there are limitations.

• Invest on new clothes: Recycling clothes your wear throughout the college years could cost you your potential first job. Buy at least one complete set of business attire and wear it during your job interviews. You can worry about the rest of your work clothes once you get employed.

• Dress neatly and professionally: This self-explanatory advice means you need to groom yourself for the important interview. First impressions are important during job interviews. Your clean looks will greatly complement the business casual attire.

• Before the interview, you could call up the recruiter or the human resource department of the company and ask for guidance. Once given the heads-up, you can start buying the appropriate attire.

One major advice given by the experts is for you not to reveal so much, especially for women. This may give a wrong message in the long run.