I need a dress for a panel discussion

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t think these flowy, floral dresses are business appropriate. I hate them in a business setting. Leave them for brunch, graduation, whatever. For me it’s like if a man wears boat shoes in a business setting or croakies or plaid shorts or idk what. It’s just a false note.

Nic and Zoe is very reliable OP but I’d pick something less floral.

OP here and I came to a similar conclusion, though I love the Nic and Zoe and ordered it anyway!

Despite my previously stated misgivings about Ann Taylor, I took a peek for the first time in a long while and found this one
https://www.anntaylor.com/petites/petite-dresses/cata000028/833070.html?priceSort=DES

The flowy skirt won't ride up when sitting and it should work well with a navy blazer if I decide to go more business-like. The event is for a nonprofit audience, which runs a wide spectrum on attire.

Fingers crossed that the dress fits nicely. If not, I have some other good options from this group.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t think these flowy, floral dresses are business appropriate. I hate them in a business setting. Leave them for brunch, graduation, whatever. For me it’s like if a man wears boat shoes in a business setting or croakies or plaid shorts or idk what. It’s just a false note.

Nic and Zoe is very reliable OP but I’d pick something less floral.

OP here and I came to a similar conclusion, though I love the Nic and Zoe and ordered it anyway!

Despite my previously stated misgivings about Ann Taylor, I took a peek for the first time in a long while and found this one
https://www.anntaylor.com/petites/petite-dresses/cata000028/833070.html?priceSort=DES

The flowy skirt won't ride up when sitting and it should work well with a navy blazer if I decide to go more business-like. The event is for a nonprofit audience, which runs a wide spectrum on attire.

Fingers crossed that the dress fits nicely. If not, I have some other good options from this group.

I like this dress for the occasion. The geometric print seems more businessy than a floral print.

[Anonymous]

OP that’s a great dress, depending on your skin tone.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I just don’t think these flowy, floral dresses are business appropriate. I hate them in a business setting. Leave them for brunch, graduation, whatever. For me it’s like if a man wears boat shoes in a business setting or croakies or plaid shorts or idk what. It’s just a false note.

Nic and Zoe is very reliable OP but I’d pick something less floral.

OP here and I came to a similar conclusion, though I love the Nic and Zoe and ordered it anyway!

Despite my previously stated misgivings about Ann Taylor, I took a peek for the first time in a long while and found this one
https://www.anntaylor.com/petites/petite-dresses/cata000028/833070.html?priceSort=DES

The flowy skirt won't ride up when sitting and it should work well with a navy blazer if I decide to go more business-like. The event is for a nonprofit audience, which runs a wide spectrum on attire.

Fingers crossed that the dress fits nicely. If not, I have some other good options from this group.

I love the Ann Taylor one. It's perfect