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Business Casual Headshot
A business casual headshot is the most common professional photo today: smart enough for LinkedIn and job applications, relaxed enough for most workplaces. Upload one photo and choose the Semi-Formal outfit, with a button-up, polo or sweater in the colour you want.
One photo • 2 variations per generation • Packs from $9
Business Casual Headshot Options
- Styles: button-up shirt, polo, or a sweater over a collared shirt.
- Colours: white, light blue, navy, grey or black.
- No blazer: for a blazer, choose the Formal outfit instead.
- Backgrounds: all five work; office and blurred office are the most common.
Button-Up, Polo or Sweater?
A button-up is the safest choice: it reads as professional in nearly every industry. A sweater over a collar feels warmer and suits education, healthcare and advisory roles.
A polo is the most relaxed of the three and fits tech, sales and outdoor-facing jobs, though it can look too casual for law or finance.
Where Business Casual Fits
Most LinkedIn profiles, company team pages and job applications outside law, finance and the executive level use a business casual look today.
If you are unsure what your industry expects, look at the profiles of people in roles you want, and match their level of formality.
Background Pairings for Business Casual
Business casual sits between two worlds, so the background tips the overall feel. Modern Corporate Office makes a button-up look corporate; Bokeh Office makes a sweater feel warm and personal; Gradient gives a polo a modern tech feel; Clean White keeps any of them neutral for directories and applications; Outdoor Greenery makes the look relaxed and friendly.
If you aren't sure, start with a light blue button-up on Modern Corporate Office, then try a navy sweater on Bokeh Office from the same photo and compare. Most people can tell quickly which one sounds like their workplace.
Recommended Looks in the Generator
After you upload your photo, pick these options in the generator. Each generation gives you 2 variations, and regenerating the same look is free.
Background: Modern Corporate Office
Outfit: Semi-Formal (Button-Up Shirt), Light Blue
A light blue button-up is the classic business casual look.
Background: Bokeh Office
Outfit: Semi-Formal (Sweater), Navy
A sweater feels relaxed but still polished.