Career Clothing
What do you wear to a top lawyer fundraiser? It is for alumni of Notre Dame University being held in Chicago from 4:00-7:00 PM?
Sounds like a professional crowd will be attending this fundraiser function. It will be a great place to make a solid impression with guests. A stylish suit in a solid color, a dress with a color coordinated jacket, or skirt or pants with a color coordinated jacket will look very nice with some elegant earrings…
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How do I look professional on job sites? I just turned the big 40 & do Interior Design as well as own a Custom Wood Working facility catering to “high end” clients. I am often in Telluride, Aspen, Vail, Durango Colorado & New Mexico (Santa Fe & Albuqueque). My dilemma is that I am in & out of vehicles, in mud, snow, on job sites & up & downladders .
Since you are in and out of vehicles, in mud, snow, at job sites, etc. pants and some type of substantial footwear is appropriate. Since you are working with “high end” clients choose quality clothing and quality footwear. You can try topping your outfits with leather jackets, faux fur/fur vests, chunky sweaters and more stylish…
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What’s appropriate to wear to a private professional school advancement ceremony & formal dinner in Boston?
A formal dinner “says dressy.” However since it is a private professional school advancement ceremony it also says “business attire.” Check if there is a dress code before you make a decision of what to wear. A stylish suit would probably be appropriate. Or you can wear a velvet blazer or suit jacket and matching…
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What should I wear to an awards dinner for my husband?
What should I wear to a awards dinner for my husband? My husband has won the distinguished Johnson (Johnson and Johnson, Inc) Gold Medal for Scientific Excellence. IT is an academic prize with a cash attachment. This will be presented at a dinner award ceremony in New Brunswick, New Jersey in mid November. He will…
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What can I wear to give a speech at a conference in Atlanta? I would like to wear a black, long sleeve, tailored jacket with a fuchsia colored sleeveless chemise style dress & black pumps.
Yes, for a speech you can wear a black long sleeve, tailored jacket with a fuchsia colored sleeveless chemise style dress and black patent pump style shoes. Draw attention to your head area by wearing something around your neck (necklace or scarf) and / or good-looking earrings. Read More: Dressing for Evening Business Events Evening…
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How can I build a work wardrobe? I’m in sales & have a limited budget.
Build a work wardrobe to make a great impression and make your wardrobe dollars go further. Looking your best is especially important in sales and will help you be more successful in the sales field. Build a basic wardrobe over time around one basic color (navy, black, brown). Each time you purchase a new item…
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What color hosiery should I wear? I am wearing a black skirt suit to a formal presentation later this week. I want to wear burgundy pumps. The suit is formal style, a fitted jacket with white collar & cuffs, & a below the knee skirt.
Sheer black hosiery would be great! Hanes has a stocking called “Barely Black.” It is a sheer black/gray color that would look good. Take a look at the color and see if you can find a similar color in the brand you like best. Stockings give you a more polished look! Read More: Power Work…
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Are nude tights/ hose too old for a 23 year old just starting out in the corporate world? I have lots of great skirts & dresses for fall/ winter but I feel like black or colored tights are just too much sometimes.
You can invest in some nude tights / hose, ultra sheer stockings to wear with closed toe pumps and knee length skirts and dresses. You can mix it up by wearing black sheer stockings or black tights also with your skirts and dresses. Stockings always give you a more polished look than bare legs. See…
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