For us little people, it meant a chance to mingle with the higher ups, get our faces known, and hope that they will remember our names. The trick is to convince others that your position actually matters. I mean, how can this operation go in without us, right?
Well, as with any event, we want to make sure that we are dressed appropriately for the occasion. Today's event called for professional attire. I've always found that this area of dress can be confusing for a lot of people ( business professional vs. business casual) and although you're guaranteed to see some wacky old professor who refuses to abide by any social standards, it doesn't mean that we can all be exceptions. The important thing to keep in mind when dressing in business attire is to achieve an overall crisp and clean look. Here are some points to consider when picking the right business appropriate outfit:
1. Don't be afraid to look your best. That means adding that blazer on top of the dress shirt, or wearing that nicer piece of jewelry. I tend to reserve certain pieces for those "professional" events, but the trick is to actually make sure you wear them! Many people are afraid that they look too dressed up, but hey, if you look amazing, then it's probably just fine.
2. Wear color. we don't have to stick with traditional black or navy pallats. Color is a very powerful tool that can help us stand out and enhance our best features (seasonal color analysis blog post to come!) one of the women i remember most from today's event was wearing a beautiful hot pink dress.
So remember, color is our friend.
3. It should fit like a glove. Nothing's worse than a jacket thats too loose, or a skirt thats too tight. Whatever it is you choose to wear, remember that fit is key.
I am working on another blog post just about business professional vs business casual looks. Lot's of images, I promise!
