Author:Maria BobilaUpdated:Aug 19, 2016Original:Aug 18, 2016"Basic" may have adapted a negative connotation in recent years, but there's no shame in seeking advice on theoretically simple sartorial conundrums. In our latest column, "Back to Basics," we're here to guide you through life's most common fashion and beauty concerns.
Yost also reports a seven percent increase between 2005 and 2015 in the number of employers offering casual dress once a week. From 2012 to 2016, Yost saw a four percent increase in those who offer it every day. Dana Heron, 30, who works in the marketing department at a global food company, follows her office's business casual dress code: dress pants, skirts or dresses for ladies, and collared shirts with dress pants or khakis for guys.
Austyn Zung, creative director at Ann Taylor, is aware of these changes among her own customer base, but remembers the brand's advertisements from the early 2000s, featuring Christy Turlington dressed in a suit. "Ann Taylor has a heritage of that, but I think the important thing to note is that we're really changing with the modern woman," says Zung, bringing up examples like co-working spaces, remote jobs and start-up culture.
When it comes to budget, Garza suggests purchasing apparel at contemporary or high street prices so you can splurge on luxury handbags and shoes. His favorite brands and retailers for business casual attire include Club Monaco, Zara, Theory, Vince and Bergdorf Goodman's fifth floor, "5F." When shopping, Garza suggests paying attention to fabric.