"And the dress code is business trends." Business Trends??

[environs]

Could someone please give me an idea of what is meant by "business trends" in this sentence?

Some context: I sent a résumé to a talent recruiting company and they emailed me back requesting an interview for a job as a "scout" for them. At the end the woman added– "And the dress code is business trends".

I ran a search on google as well as this site and couldn't really find anything. As far as I can tell it just refers to what is currently the trend in business dress, I don't know.


So, any advice about what I should be wearing to this interview would be much appreciated! It's set for Wednesday so time is limited. Also, I'm 22, in case you find it relevant.


Many thanks!

 

[environs]

40 views and no replies? Is there really no one that has some idea?

 

[manchambo]

It is presumably a typo. Wear a suit. Always wear a suit.

 

[environs]

It is presumably a typo. Wear a suit. Always wear a suit.

hahaha, yeah I guess that's good advice.

 

[Orsini]

Call and ask.

 

[manchambo]

Call and ask.

That doesn't seem like good advice to me. I generally try not to point out mistakes by people I'm about to interview with, or to suggest to them that I can't figure out simple instructions.

Wear.A.Suit.

 

[jt10000]

That doesn't seem like good advice to me. I generally try not to point out mistakes by people I'm about to interview with, or to suggest to them that I can't figure out simple instructions.

Wear.A.Suit.

The instructions were to wear a suit?

 

[environs]

The instructions were to wear a suit?

No, the instructions were to conform to the dress code that is "business trends". But I see you're just making a point.

I ended up formally confirming the time of the interview and then asking casually what was meant by "business trends".

I haven't heard back but at this point I'm just thinking I'll wear a navy blazer/grey slacks/white shirt and maybe a tie. In the end it probably won't matter at all as long as I'm looking like I have my **** together.

 

[bjornb17]

I'm guessing they mean Business Trendy - which I would think is either business or business casual with a bit of a creative license.

 

[environs]

I'm guessing they mean Business Trendy - which I would think is either business or business casual with a bit of a creative license.

Haha **** I am an idiot for not running a search on "business trendy", which is obviously what was meant, and is actually the kind of set-phrase I would expect. Thanks, hopefully I won't seem an utter fool.

 

[bjornb17]



Haha **** I am an idiot for not running a search on "business trendy", which is obviously what was meant, and is actually the kind of set-phrase I would expect. Thanks, hopefully I won't seem an utter fool. 

Full disclosure: I don't know if Business Trendy is an actual thing but it seems to be the only logical answer to me. Hope it helps!

 

[environs]

Full disclosure: I don't know if Business Trendy is an actual thing but it seems to be the only logical answer to me. Hope it helps!

Yeah I mean I don't really think so either, but I get the idea. Something like business/casual with a touch of fashion/celebrity/youth/class/fame, at one's discretion. Thanks for the insight though I don't know how I missed it myself.

 

[msulinski]

Wear double monks

 

[Wallcloud]

Don't wear socks.

 

[msulinski]



Don't wear socks.

Yes, thanks for adding that. Double monks without socks. Hem your pants such that they show some ankle