When in doubt, overdress, never underdress. A desert boot is the pinnacle of business casual. The shoe is polished but not too dressy. See any outfit worn by Anthony Bourdain—a smart casual ...

In an increasingly casual world that ... There’s no business place for hoodies, sweatpants, or anything that could be loosely ...

and leather dress shoes. Business casual lands somewhere in between—a step below business attire but a notch above smart casual—a tried-and-true aesthetic for most workplaces or any occasion ...