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My second look weekend invitation said business casual, whatever that is.
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Start with a suit/sportcoat, then start removing things to make it more casual.
Suit > sportcoat/tie > sportcoat/no tie = tie/no sportcoat > no jacket/no tie
Suit > sportcoat/tie > sportcoat/no tie = tie/no sportcoat > no jacket/no tie
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Business casual. Basically think about what you would wear if you worked in an office where you weren't allowed to wear jeans/sneakers. So for girls, nice pants or a skirt and a nice top (ie, it doesn't have to be button-down, but no t-shirts or tank tops). For guys, nice pants and a polo or button down shirt. I wouldn't bother with a tie for most of these events, but you might want to bring one if there is a more formal dinner. Also bring some regular clothes; there will probably be some type of going-out event.
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Sounds like a strip show.
I don't think that is on the agenda at most second looks, but I may be wrong.
Considering you are already accepted before a second look...you could probably go wearing just about anything and you'd be fine...(key word is probably).
Like if the med school is near the beach I'd like to see someone show up with a surfboard and swim trunks...just walk in and be all like "yo I'm here for the second look" and see what they do...
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I agree with business caual. Wikipedia has a nice description. That is the format at my job and I wear a button-down collared shirt with khakis and a matching belt/dress shoes.
You could always call the school, too.
You could always call the school, too.
From the Wikipedia entry on "business casual":
Business casual is a popular dress code that emerged in white-collar workplaces in Western countries in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis of that decade. Government mandates to raise thermostat settings in office buildings led managers to authorize employees to dispense with ties and jackets that had been part of expected business attire. Many information technology businesses in Silicon Valley were early adopters of this style of dress.[citation needed]
In the United States, a plurality (43%) of non-self employed workers commonly wear casual business attire. Casual street wear is the next most common work attire (28%), closely followed by uniforms (19%). Only a minority (9%) of workers wear formal business attire. [1]
It has partially supplanted business informal wear (suits and neckties, sometimes called international standard business attire), which was previously the standard apparel for managers and professionals. Trousers complete the package; jeans are rarely acceptable in workplaces as part of business casual attire, but some Silicon Valley entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs are known to wear jeans as part of the business casual look.[citation needed] In academic and research settings, however, jeans may be worn with a dress shirt. The second-from-the-top button may also be opened in addition to the very top button.
Business casual is sometimes equated with (or depending on perception, confused with) smart casual.
Caption: "Bill Gates in business casual attire".
Business casual is a popular dress code that emerged in white-collar workplaces in Western countries in the 1970s in response to the energy crisis of that decade. Government mandates to raise thermostat settings in office buildings led managers to authorize employees to dispense with ties and jackets that had been part of expected business attire. Many information technology businesses in Silicon Valley were early adopters of this style of dress.[citation needed]
In the United States, a plurality (43%) of non-self employed workers commonly wear casual business attire. Casual street wear is the next most common work attire (28%), closely followed by uniforms (19%). Only a minority (9%) of workers wear formal business attire. [1]
It has partially supplanted business informal wear (suits and neckties, sometimes called international standard business attire), which was previously the standard apparel for managers and professionals. Trousers complete the package; jeans are rarely acceptable in workplaces as part of business casual attire, but some Silicon Valley entrepreneurs such as Steve Jobs are known to wear jeans as part of the business casual look.[citation needed] In academic and research settings, however, jeans may be worn with a dress shirt. The second-from-the-top button may also be opened in addition to the very top button.
Business casual is sometimes equated with (or depending on perception, confused with) smart casual.
Caption: "Bill Gates in business casual attire".
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Might want to call and check with the school, or get in contact with a current student (preferably one who's involved with the second look activities).
The one second look I went to was entirely casual.
The one second look I went to was entirely casual.
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There will be some people wearing button downs and some people wearing T-shirts. Without explicit instruction otherwise go with whatever makes you comfortable and try to gauge your attire on what the planned activities are. Basically as long as you don't wear a T-Shirt with "MILF Hunter" emblazoned across the front to a reception with the dean no one will care what you wear.
