With all the fancy dress code terms out there, it is easy to get intimidated when someone says "casual chic", and you have no idea what they're talking about. Simply put, a casual chic outfit is nothing more than combining your everyday clothes with a few fashionable elements. The goal is to appear classy and sophisticated, and feel comfortable and confident. And with that attitude in mind, given below are outfit ideas for women and men that we hope will inspire you to dress up for different occasions. * Use the index given below to navigate through the page in order to find outfit ideas that interest you and can complement the event. As we explained before, the dress code refers to combining your everyday clothes like jeans, khaki pants, skirts, shorts, T-shirts, and tops, with chic, tailored clothing items. Now, depending on where you're headed for the day, choose your outfit appropriately (and more importantly, something from the suggestions we have provided below. A lot of people are under the impression that since we're talking about a 'business' dress code, the word 'casual' cannot be included with it. Au contraire, mon ami. Of course, there are organizations that stick to a formal dress code. However, that isn't the case everywhere. Some companies have a 'casual Friday' or a more relaxed dress code for employees. So, if you have the chance to dress down for work, these outfit ideas can find its way into your wardrobe. Ah, date night. No restrictions, no worries; but surely the night can bring a lot of pressure to impress the date and make his head explode. A casual chic attire for a romantic date is the perfect way to showcase your fashion forward attitude. The only thing to keep in mind is to verify beforehand where you're headed on the date. That way you can decided whether a skirt or dress is in order, or perhaps you should stick to wearing denims. It may be safe to say that almost all of us await the arrival of the weekend as soon as Monday arrives. Whether you plan a quick weekend getaway with friends, meet a special someone for coffee, run a few errands, or spend the day out window shopping, your attire should be the highlight of the day. And since we are in the relaxed mood, wearing an outfit that complements it all is a must. From a skater skirt to distressed jeans and oversized sweaters, it's like casual chic was made for the weekend. Not many men are open to change. They are mostly comfortable with clothes that already exist in their wardrobes, and the only additions expected are similar items of the existing things. So, how can we bring about a positive change into your everyday style? It's simple actually. Just go through the following suggestions to see how easy wearing a casual chic outfit can be. Whoever said you can't wear denims at work is wrong. Oh so wrong! Of course, you can't simply wear ill-fitted denims. No, that is definitely unacceptable. What you should be focusing on are (not skinny) denims, khaki pants, and formal pants. They all need to fit your frame properly in order to get the 'chic' out. Wear your regular shirt, sweater, or T-shirt and pair it with a jacket or coat (if the weather calls for it). There's nothing wrong with looking your best on a date. If women take a lot of care and effort to look presentable on a date, then why shouldn't you? Gearing towards a more relaxed, yet sophisticated approach, the jackets can be substituted with leather jackets. And as far as the bottoms are concerned, denims and khaki pants are definitely the way to go. From linen and polo shirts to khaki shorts, pants, and cuffed jeans, the weekend is a time to relax and unwind. Which is why, your outfits need to be put together with a lot of care. We are going to make an assumption that you own at least all the items we've talked about here. So, these outfit ideas given below can be your styling guide for the weekend. The world of fashion is constantly altering itself, evolving even, that we have to find a way to keep up with the pace. But that doesn't mean people are compelled to wear high fashion clothes we see on the runaway. So, in order to find a balance between dressing up but not venturing too far from your comfort zone, a casual chic dress code can be the answer.