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what to wear: work meeting

If you tend to travel frequently for business casual meetings, here’s a couple of options for wrinkle-free, plane-worthy trips:

Suzy Chin brown faux-wrap  jersey dress belted with the same color (different value) skinny studded belt to keep it interesting.
For warmth, add this yummy heathered brown cardigan by JCrew.
Wear a pretty brown pump like this Calvin Klein [...]

navy shirt dress now + later

With the stores transitioning clothing from sweaters and coats to light tops and dresses for Spring, it can be a little difficult trying to find something to wear for the weather now.
Here’s one idea on how to use the classic spring shirt dress (this cute Carissa Rose navy dress is based on bust size) for [...]

what to wear: hotel conference room

I recently spent two days at the delightful Westin Grand on M Street while attending a leadership conference. It certainly took some finesse to dress for the hot and humid weather outside without freezing to death inside the frosty meeting rooms. Thank goodness I had my trusty cashmere wrap to ward off the chill, and [...]

what to wear: summer conferences + meetings

Work clothes don’t need to be boring, and I think it’s a great idea to wear something beautiful – it may be just the thing to get you through a long day in the conference room!
I love dresses, and they really simplify packing if you are traveling for work.  Just add a few accessories and [...]

what to wear: client meeting or interview

If you have an important client meeting or interview coming up, you want to convey confidence and professionalism. Stretch wool is a great fabric to wear because it’s seasonless (eg it breathes) and it doesn’t wrinkle.
Here we show a great pinstripe pencil skirt and two-button jacket from JCrew. Pinstripes are great for lengthening your [...]

what to wear: business conference

Summer seems to be high season for business conferences.  If you find yourself traveling to one, you’ll want to make sure your items mix and match easily, don’t wrinkle, and are comfortable to sit in for hours on end. Here’s an outfit for inspiration:

Wear a sophisticated black ruffled georgette blouse with a BCBG knit pencil [...]

what to wear: nyc silver sisters event

You’ve registered for Going Gray Looking Great’s Silver Sister event in NYC and now you’re wondering what to wear.  Since it’ll be at the Hudson, dressing casual chic is called for — but you need to be comfortable since you’ll be sitting for the most of the event soaking up all the beauty and fashion [...]