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In the European tradition, casual is the dress code which emphasizes comfort and personal expression over presentation and uniformity. It includes a very wide variety of costume, so it is perhaps better defined by what it isn't than what it is. The following are not considered casual wear:
Blue jeans and a T-shirt have been described as the "casual uniform". With the popularity of spectator sports in the late 20th century, a good deal of athletic gear has influenced casual wear. Clothing worn for manual labor also falls into casual wear. While utilitarian costume comes to mind first for casual dress, however, there is also a wide range of flamboyance and theatricality. Punk costume is a striking example. Madonna introduced a great deal of lace, jewelry, and cosmetics into casual wear during the 1980s. More recently, hip hop fashion has played up elaborate jewelry and luxurious materials worn in conjunction with athletic gear and the clothing of manual labor. Casual wear is typically the dress code in which new forms of gender expression are attempted before being accepted into semi-casual or semi-formal situations. An obvious example is masculine jewelry, which was once considered shocking or titillating even in casual circles, and is now hardly noteworthy in semi-formal situations. Amelia Bloomer introduced trousers (of a sort) for women as a casual alternative to formal hoops and skirts. In a recent mirror image, sarongs and other skirts have been embraced by a few men of the European tradition as a casual alternative to formal trousers. Both of these innovations caused great embarrassment in formal circles. Skin exposure is most pronounced in casual wear, since it includes all swimwear, but the trend toward female exposure in the 20th century has also pushed the necklines of formal ball gowns ever lower and the skirts of semi-formal cocktail dresses ever higher. For men, the exposure of shoulders, thighs, and backs is still limited to casual wear. Full nudity is still considered shocking in casual circles, except at very few progressive clubs and beaches. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Casual jobs? How long does it take for employers to contact u? Q. I've passed out my resumes to a few food outlets and they asked me for my available times. Just wondering how long it would take for them to contact me for an avaialable position from the data I gave in my resume. I'm looking for casual jobs. Asked by me! - Mon Feb 22 20:55:52 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. There's no set time limit. Some respond right away, some never do. Most businesses will retain resumes/applications for 6 months. Have a polite day. Answered by wyomugs - Mon Feb 22 21:01:01 2010 What to carry to a business casual interview? Q. I have been working in a business setting doing office work for some time now. I am considering taking a part time retail job. I have an interview, but not sure what to take with me. The dress is business casual. Should I carry a portfolio, not pad or nothing at all? Asked by A C - Tue Oct 14 08:42:35 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. ~Always be prepared. I would carry a small, briefcase-like portfollio with my resume, certifications, accomplishments, etc. Whatever will get me the job.~ Answered by ~SheSul~ - Tue Oct 14 08:48:59 2008 What does business casual attire mean for a woman?
Q. I'm a college student and am going to a faculty dinner and was told the dress code is business casual. I don't really know what that means and anyone I ask only has advice for men. Little help? Asked by Maria Z - Thu Nov 20 02:57:36 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Answered by Taylor J - Thu Nov 20 03:00:12 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Casual"
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