Try swapping blazers for casual jacket cuts, like smart bombers, dark denim button-ups or khaki styles with a military flourish. (Photo/Bing images)

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Smart-casual has for some time been misunderstood in not only the women’s fashion world but men’s too.

Fashion trends have now proven that getting smart-casual right will set you free from traditional rules of a full oversized suit that can make one look out of place. Smart Casual has now been associated with weekends especially Fridays for white collar jobs as well as business people.

In many companies, casual Friday has become the norm. While it may be okay to dress down in jeans and sneakers, that doesn't mean you should be sloppy.

We've gathered a few tips for you;

First, try swapping blazers for casual jacket cuts, like smart bombers, dark denim button-ups or khaki styles with a military flourish. These will give slim trouser, shirt and loafer ensembles a looser, relaxed silhouette.

Next up, ditch ditsy blousons for structured shirts, and wear with wide strides. This chimes with a Scandi-approach to casual wear and surpasses skinny jeans and heeled boots in terms of chicness.

Shoe-wise it’s all about the trainer until the weather warms up and you can step into mules. Keep plain white styles sparkling or try an embellished slip-on design for character.

Lastly, never underestimate a new lip or nail colour as a purse-friendly way to lift you out of your straight work persona. As Audrey Hepburn once said, 'there is a shade of red for every woman.'