Smart casual means: smarter than casual, less formal than business. Think of chinos with a neat jumper or blazer, a dress or a neat skirt. No sportswear or jeans, but also no suit required.
Always communicate smart casual with concrete examples, because the definition varies greatly. "Dress code: smart casual — think chinos and blazer, no jeans" is clearer than "smart casual" alone.
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