Originally Posted by
Brokenwind
I'd suit up...
You are putting yourself on display under the microscope, while they (in NY) already have the job, YOU are the one looking for the job.
Even though there are no "tricks or hidden agendas" in regards to interpreting the business casual statement (in the past) you are still the one on show...
Best foot forward, go and get it!
I'd have to agree. In the past the instructions "business casual" were clearly stated in the introductory letter. If that phrase is no longer there it's definitely best to let discretion be the better part of valor.