Q. Hi Jordan,
In mid-August, I am taking a first-ever-for-me business trip to New York City. My fashion tends to stick to the casual-fun end of the spectrum, but for a business trip to New York, I’m thinking I need to tighten it up a bit. However, I still very much want to wear on-trend outfits that reflect my creative field.
Do you have any suggestions for this exciting trip?
Karen
A. Absolutely!
My suggestion: go for mostly neutrals with pastel or bright accent pieces (a great bag, a yellow blouse), throw in some retro patterns and shapes, and go for major heels (but also alwaysalwaysalways carry flats in your purse, because it is August and it is the city, and there’s nothing more miserable than walking 20 blocks in stilettos in 100-degree heat because you can’t find a cab).
I’ve posted this image before, which means that I get a C- today, but I think this is just exactly the look to go for when you’re doing tailored-but-casual-but-creative-and-it’s-hot-out.
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Want some nighttime suggestions for your trip. too?
I originally posted these as inspiration for what to wear to an interview at an intensely hip company, but they work perfectly for drinks on the town where the goal is to look cool but still at least semi-professional, as well.
