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BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Narrow Down my Seattle Business Trip Outfits

laken1 · Hermes

I voted 3 because I just think the whole plaid skirt thing is too school girl for this. Although I LOVE it. And I'm wary about the whole light skirt thing because I'm a klutz. Everything you put together is adorable though.

Elle · Hermes

I voted for C. I think if they are already uneasy about you being young, I'd stay away from anything too feminine or fashion-y, since I think if they're already stereotyping you it could push it right over the edge. IMO your best bet would be on the plainer side.

You could also do these (slightly plainer) combinations:

bumblebee · Coach

i really like the outfit elle made with the cream tweed skirt, striped shirt, and cardigan. that skirt is so great and sophisticated--i would wear that no matter what. i don't mind it with the orange sweater either, but maybe that is too flashy, as others have said. the plaid skirt is adorable, but i agree it's too school-girl for this occasion if you are already concerned about projecting a grownup image.

gypsyfreak · Coach

I agree with Elle that you should opt for something more conservative and simple. Therefore, my choice would be C. I also love the first and second outfits that Elle put together.

-- Edited by gypsyfreak at 19:19, 2006-02-08

HeatherLynn · Gucci

I like C or the outfit Elle put together with the skirt.

she_wears_pink · BCBG

Honestly, I would do another structured jacket. A sweater tends to say "assistant" to me while a jacket says "boss", if that makes any sense. And ditto to what someone said about the plaid/argyle. I would be careful because it tends to come across as young and preppy, not so much sophisticated and chic.

BargainQueen · Marc Jacobs

Thanks everyone! I'm going w/Option C. I'm planning on wearing these on the day before the presentation as I will just be sitting in on the conference. I will wear the skirt outfit w/the olive BR blazer on D-day.