Determining what to wear during an internship can be a little tricky because it all depends on the employer. However, here are some general tips on business casual attire that will hopefully help give you an idea on how to dress to impress.
What does business casual mean? In general, it can be understood as a slightly less formal version of dressing professionally. For example, in a business casual office you can wear dress pants and a nicer top, rather than being required to wear a full-on suit.
1. Skirts and dresses are acceptable as long as the hem falls past the knees
2. Pants such as khakis, corduroy pants, linen pants or dress pants are recommended
3. Choose from a variety of shirts in styles and colors
4. Wear footwear such as flats, heels, and nice sandals if allowed by your employer. Closed-toe shoes are always more formal and appropriate.
1. Choose shirts with collars like button-downs in styles like plaid, oxford, or poplin. You can pair your shirt with a nice sweater or sweater vest, or a business jacket. For a more casual look pair a business coat with khakis.
2. Wear pants styles such as khakis, dress pants, trousers and corduroy pants
3. Wear formal leather closed-toe shoes like loafers or Oxford with dress socks
Remember, you need to speak with your employer about what the dress code is like in your office and wear outfits that represent you. You can visit our Pinterest page for more fashion advice and internship tips!