Posts Tagged ‘business attire’
Do I button my jacket or leave it open for a job interview?
A jacket is very important for a job interview if you want to convey a professional appearance. An open jacket looks a little more casual than a buttoned up jacket. If you want to look more formal or professional wear your jacket buttoned up. Read More: Time to Dress for A Job Interview Time to…
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Can you wear leather pants to the office?
If you are a professional (or want to be considered one) in a traditional office setting it is better not to wear leather pants to the office. It can be risky business even in a non-traditional office environment. If you are in a very creative position and feel you can get away with wearing them…
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What can I wear colored pearls with? I am a natural redhead working in a court or law. I have a 60 inch strand of colored pearls.
Your colored pearls sound beautiful. Wear the pearls with clothing that picks up one of the colors in the pearls. For example a brown dress or brown outfit if the pearls have brown in them or a turquoise top with brown or beige suit, dress or slacks. If your necklace has gray and white pearls,…
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How can I come up with a more professional look? I am a 50 year old woman, 5’3″, 120 lbs with a curvy build. I own my own business, a deck supply company. I am a salesperson so I spend sometime with potential customers & half time on my contractor’s jobsites which can involve climbing ladders, delivering or carrying material, etc. I wear boys cargo shorts (because of the pockets) & polo shirts all summer. It still has to be industry related…no heels or skirts!
Long cargo pants look more professional than shorts. If you need pockets you need cargo pants. Cotton breathes so light weight cotton pants are comfortable in warm weather. You can wear a scoop or “V” neck cotton top with some trim around the neck instead of a polo shirt. Another option is scoop or “V”…
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What shoes & jewelry can I wear to a corporate retreat dinner? The dress is pictured.
A corporate retreat is a perfect opportunity to network with business associates. The dress you have chosen is lovely with clean simple lines. Too short for a business event unless you wear black opaque stockings with simple closed toe black pumps. (Closed toe pumps are more professional than peep toe style shoes.) You want attention…
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Is it appropriate to wear a knee length or floor length dress to a formal, black tie business awards function? The dress is a white, tailored, knee length & has spaghetti straps. I am 30 years old.
Business clothes for formal events are a challenge for many women. One wants to look good and professional at the same time. If you are serious about climbing the corporate ladder or accompanying someone who is, a formal business event calls for covered up clothing. You are being judged whether it is a regular business…
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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 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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