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Is there a difference between business casual and smart casual?

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I researched "smart casual" extensively when setting a dress code for an awards dinner. Definitions abound, but most suggest that it is nicer than business casual. Think J. Crew with knit tie, sport coat, etc. Smart casual is an invitation to dress well without dressing up. Ivy prep, for example.