This can be left up to a broad range of interpretations depending on the season, venue (indoors/outdoors) and occasion, according to stylist extraordinaire, Katie Fore.
For men, here are a few looks spanning the different seasons for weather-specific attire that looks pulled together without trying too hard.
Fashionista and young philanthropist, Madeline Hollern, says that Austin Chic means: _Stylish, polished separates. Think a blazer, button-up and jeans for men, and cute top and pencil skirt for women.
And here's what some award winning Austin designers think “Austin Chic” means.
Tip! When an invitation’s dress code calls for Austin Chic, here are a few ways to handle it, featured on TheaWood.com.