Fashion Police: The Smart Casual Look

Step 1: Avoid extremes

For 'Smart Casual' events you need to find a balance between looking well-presented but not trying too hard. So avoid extremes. A suit or a cocktail dress would be too smart, but jogging bottoms or trainers are definitely too casual.

Step 2: How to wear it

Combine casual clothes with more sophisticated items. If you wear jeans, balance them with a smarter top and shoes.
Or if you're wearing a more casual top try tailored trousers or a smarter skirt.

Step 3: Accessories

And it needs to look like a complete outfit, so pull the colours and fabrics together with accessories that will complement your clothes.