Summertime attire is easy to pick when you’re headed to the pool or beach, but tricky when you’re heading into the office.
Corporate dress codes in the warmer months are typically more laid-back, which brings you into confusing outfit territory: Business Casual.
So what is business casual attire? According to Indeed, “business casual” is defined as a blend of traditional style with more relaxed styles that are still professional for an office environment.
Your style picks can vary by industry too, with creative agencies leaning more casual and finance jobs typically lean toward more polished. When in doubt, follow your manager's lead.
To get started, we’re going to walk through our classic professional attire for work and how to dress them up or down for the office or the summer early Friday happy hour.
Business Casual Style: The Crisp Polo
His style: Cutter & Buck Forge Heathered Stripe Stretch Men’s Polo
Whether you have a long commute or tend to work overtime, you’re going to want clothes that maintain comfort and stretch all-day long. This polo does just the trick, as it’s built with our signature smooth DryTec polyester and stretchy spandex. The striped pattern adds an elevated touch, making it one of the best polos for work.
Dress it up: Choose a more neutral shade, and throw on a blazer or cardigan.
Dress it down: Go for a bolder shade, and pair with a sleek pair of white or khaki shorts.
Product Features:
- 96% polyester, 4% spandex heather jersey
- UPF 50+ UV sun protection
- Moisture-wicking
Price: Select colors $49.00
Her style: Cutter & Buck Women’s Clare Polo
One of our favorite polos for work, this v-neck sleeveless look will easily become one of your closet staples. And for outdoor lunch meetings, you don’t need to worry about the sun's harmful rays with its UPF 50+ protective coating.
Dress it up: Pair this with your favorite neutral cardigan, and throw on a pair of statement earrings.
Dress it down: You can keep it sleeveless, and tuck into your favorite pair of shorts or patterned skort.
Product Features:
- 100% polyester fabrication
- Moisture-wicking
- Four-button placket
Price: Select colors $19.00
Business Casual Style: The Dress Shirt
His style: Cutter & Buck Soar Windowpane Check Men’s Shirt
With its sharp windowpane checkered pattern, this button down is one of our top recommendations for dress shirts for men. It comes in a variety of colorful shades so you can easily add a pop of brightness to any outfit. There’s no scratchy, stiff fabric in sight as this is built with our signature stretchy, breathable material.
Dress it up: Grab a neutral v-neck or collared sweater and layer it over this look. Make sure to tuck it into your favorite pair of dress pants and secure it with a sleek belt.
Dress it down: Roll up your sleeves and pair this with dress pants or a casual vest.
Product Features:
- 60% cotton, 37% nylon, 3% spandex
- Moisture-wicking
- CB pennant on bottom hem
Price: Select colors $49.00
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Her style: Cutter & Buck Long Sleeve Women’s Epic Easy Care Mini Herringbone Shirt
This is one of the coolest collared shirts for the office. Sophisticated and stylish, this is crafted with French style techniques, and features our easy care fabric that remains wrinkle-free for those back-to-back meeting days.
Dress it up: Throw this under a v-neck sweater, or pair with tailored dress pants and heels.
Dress it down: For more casual office settings, pair with your favorite jeans, fashion sneakers and leave unbuttoned with a crisp tank top or t-shirt.
Product Features:
- 55% cotton, 45% polyester herringbone woven
- Polished print collar
- Slimming French darts
Price: Select colors $49.00
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Business Casual Style: Shorts & Skorts
His style: Cutter & Buck Bainbridge Sport Technical Men’s Every Day Short
These wrinkle-free clean tailored shorts are a must for the office, and of course, company golf outings. Made with moisture-wicking, durable fabric that comes in several earth tones, you’ll want this pair in a few colors. And, it comes with a curved waistband for maximum comfort.
Dress it up: Add a collared shirt on top, and pop on a belt. Make sure you’re wearing your dress shoes too.
Dress it down: Pair with a sharp polo, or a striped quarter zip.
Product Features:
- 88% polyester, 12% spandex
- CB DryTec 50+UPF fabric, excellent UV protection
- Zip back pocket and mesh pocket bags
Price: $90.00 - Ships free!
Her style: Cutter & Buck Pacific Performance Pull On Women’s Skort
Don’t be fooled by its sleek appearance - this skort has a great stretch. Made with our transitional DryTec activewear moisture-wicking material, you can sign off from work and head to your afternoon pickleball or tennis match with ease.
Dress it up: Add a striped collared shirt, and accessorize with a complementary accessory, like a headband or clip. You can also wear a chic pair of loafers or heels.
Dress it down: Pop on a solid t-shirt and a cardigan, or wear with a simple polo. Fashion sneakers are great if your office is more relaxed with their dress code.
Product Features:
- 86% polyester, 14% spandex Bi-Stretch Twill
- UPF 50+ UV sun protection
- Pull-on stretch waistband and knit undershort
Price: $110.00 - Ships free!
For more business casual apparel, take a look at our new arrivals section here.
