What constitutes Smart/Casual?

[Nibble]

I have a job tomorrow that requires smart/casual dress. I normally dress quite scruffy or proper smart when required. Do jeans and a fitted shirt count or something else entirely - any help out there?

 

[Lord Bracknell]

I always read "smart/casual" to mean "no jeans - no trainers - not a suit - but smart".

 

[Icy Gull]

Decent clean non faded properly fitting jeans ( not ones with arse hanging down to the knees) are fine imo, in a continental way, with jacket, shirt and shoes (not trainers)

 

[Nibble]

Cheers, so no jeans, that's good. Any suggestions though? It's for an acting job so don't have to actually be something I would normally wear.

 

[Icy Gull]

Cheers, so no jeans, that's good. Any suggestions though? It's for an acting job so don't have to actually be something I would normally wear.

Does it really matter for an acting job, assume they'll be providing clothes if you get the job so why would they care what you wear for an interview?

 

[Nibble]

Does it really matter for an acting job, assume they'll be providing clothes if you get the job so why would they care what you wear for an interview?

I know what you mean but no, I have a small part in Midsomer Murders, not big enough for them to provide the entire wardrobe. when they film in other areas they expect the local actors to provide their own clothes so they don't cart around another truck full of clothes. One day I may be important enough to get a wardrobe provided but not this time!

 

[S'hampton Seagull]

Smart jeans if you wish, otherwise suit type trousers. Smart shirt with a collar, no tie.

 

[Icy Gull]

I, I have a small part in Midsomer Murders, not big !

Oxfam clothes would be my suggestion, sure to find something a bit John Nettles style there

 

[Nibble]

Oxfam clothes would be my suggestion, sure to find something a bit John Nettles style there

Ha! Maybe you are right. It's little more than a walk on part but want to get it right if you know what I mean - Oxfam it is!

 

[dougdeep]

Definitely no jeans. Smart shirt tucked in and perhaps a jacket.

 

[folkestonesgull]

Go to Zara - full of smart casual stuff and pretty good value. I would say you could wear jeans, with brown shoes, belt and a well fitted tucked in shirt.

 

[Barrel of Fun]

I know what you mean but no, I have a small part in Midsomer Murders...

Great stuff. I have watched a bit of filming of that. I used to watch a bit of Morse filming when I lived in Oxford, fascinating stuff, 30 minutes worth of filming for footage that lasted a mere 30 seconds.

Do you have a good agent? My father is goood friends with one based in Sussex if you are ever looking to change. He seems to be popular (The agent, not my father. Although my father is very popular).

 

[Taybha]

if its a acting job i would go in a toga no pants and have a jar of vaseline handy. Didnt seem to harm errol flynns career

 

[Lush]

I would say you could wear jeans, with brown shoes, belt and a well fitted tucked in shirt.

Unless you're a bit lardy.

Wear a nice collared shirt and trousers, with shoes.

No jeans. No T shirts. No trainers.

No suit. No tie.

That's what smart/casual means.

 

[Icy Gull]

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No jeans. .

That's what smart/casual means.

Only in Britain, quality/designer jeans are quite acceptable in most of Europe as smart/casual.

 

[Nibble]

Great stuff. I have watched a bit of filming of that. I used to watch a bit of Morse filming when I lived in Oxford, fascinating stuff, 30 minutes worth of filming for footage that lasted a mere 30 seconds.

Do you have a good agent? My father is goood friends with one based in Sussex if you are ever looking to change. He seems to be popular (The agent, not my father. Although my father is very popular).

Thanks mate, As it happens I amon the lookout for a new agent. Any chance yuo could PM me soon and chat about it?

Also thanks for advice folks - I'm thinking jeans are a no go all being equal.

 

[ewe2]

Gordon Brown......suit but without the tie.Cameron......Boden......!!!!!!

 

[Notters]

Like this

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Cheers, so no jeans, that's good. Any suggestions though? It's for an acting job so don't have to actually be something I would normally wear.

how about a clown suit??

 

[Pretty pink fairy]

Great stuff. I have watched a bit of filming of that. I used to watch a bit of Morse filming when I lived in Oxford, fascinating stuff, 30 minutes worth of filming for footage that lasted a mere 30 seconds.

Do you have a good agent? My father is goood friends with one based in Sussex if you are ever looking to change. He seems to be popular (The agent, not my father. Although my father is very popular).

how does your body manage to support your head