How to look high-end at work

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06/24/2019 15:34

Subject: How to look high-end at work

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Anonymous wrote:1. Think classic, well made, proper fitting clothing. Ex: Brooks Brothers, Pendleton, Talbots. Invest in some basic pieces that you can build upon.
2. Choose color palettes that look good on you, but as a general rule pick black and/or navy as your basic colors and work off of them. Get a nice black/navy 3 piece suit (jacket, skirt, pants). Add in some silk blend tops and non iron button downs in colors that look nice on you. Don’t go for a lot of colors though. No patterns except maybe one or two here and there.
3. Get a couple of twinsets that you can wear with a black/navy skirt/pants.
4. Good haircut, smooth, shiny hair regardless of color.
5. Nice, subtle makeup. Go to a makeup counter for help.
6. Some good quality, simple pieces of jewelry. Better to
Wear the same pearl earrings everyday and have them look nice than cheap jewelry.
7. Buy some good shoes and a nice bag. You’re going to have to spend $ here. Don’t skimp. Think Ferragamo.

How old are you, OP? This look above might work for some but I feel like it's for 60+ women (with apologies to all the stylish 60+ women I know). This list could have been drafted 30 years ago. Fashion has moved on, even for professional women. I'm a lawyer and I never dress like this. It's hard to advise because we don't know anything about your size, shape, age, profession, and also what you like.

Then, what would you add or change about what the PP shared?

Many years ago, I was at a think tank where there were only two tiers: admin and scholars. I had to change my look over a weekend, when I realized that my look was more "admin" (whatever that meant at the time) than "scholar." I only bought a few pieces, followed the PP's general advice, and finished out my year there. The staff was amazing and resourceful. It was not an insult to be mistaken for an administrator, it's just that I would miss out on invitations to presentations or collaborative work. Once I had my sling backs and sheath dress, I started being taken a lot more seriously.

I'm now a Consultant, wearing leggings and a tunic-length t-shirt while teleworking.

Well twinset and pearls have to go. And the 3 piece suit as well, with the silk blend tops and button downs. The suit may or may not be necessary depending on what OP actually does but for most women nowadays a suit is unnecessary. An elegant dress is usually better. Button down shirts - I never ever wear these because my boobs make this look very unattractive. But of course that is body-shape dependent. As I said, it's hard to advise without knowing more about OP. But I would suggest thinking about dresses, a few separates that can be switched around and matched. These are expensive options but for an idea, look at The Fold https://thefoldlondon.com/ and Cefinn https://www.cefinn.com/us/