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A questions for the power-dressing ladies out there

  • 20-06-2017 8:54am
    #1
    eviltimeban
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    So, a questions for the girls, if you work in the likes of PWC / finance sector where "power dressing" is expected.

    Is it the norm to wear suits, or can you get away with, say, a fitted dress with some killer heels? Would girls be expected to wear suit jackets when meeting with clients? Do many wear trousers or would it be mostly skirts?


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  • #2
    DaeryssaOne
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 443 ✭✭DaeryssaOne


    No need to wear suits usually, a well tailored skirt / trousers with a top or a work-appropriate dress is perfect. Does look better to have a blazer to throw on for a meeting, when I worked in a similar sector if I had worn flats to work I would have had a spare blazer and pair of heels at my desk for any unexpected client-facing meetings etc. Some ladies wear heels all day every day but my feet have never been able for that! Never noticed whether it's mostly skirts or trousers, doesn't really matter once you look professional.


  • #3
    Humour Me
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    In my office the majority of girls wear dresses as it's easier to throw on a dress, tights and shoes in the morning. Id say we all have 7- 10 dresses we wear on rotation. Skirts with a smart top or shirt are also popular. If I'm in the office I will generally wear a cardigan and pumps and switch to a blazer if going out to meet clients. I keep a pair of heels under the desk as an option.

    One thing watch is the length of the dress, we have a partner (female) who is insistent that skirts and dresses must be knee length, but that's very much her thing, other managers don't care as long as you look professional.


  • #4
    dudara
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    I work for one of these companies and when I first started, I had a selection of suits. They've all gone by the wayside now, as I've developed my own style.

    I wear dresses the vast majority of the time, occasionally a skirt and top. Add a nice jacket or smart cardigan and I'm good for work. For some reason, I don't wear pants, although I might go for a smart casual pair on casual Friday.

    I keep dresses at around knee length for work and I also prefer dresses with sleeves as I feel that they look smarter, but are also useful when the aircon wars get out of hand. I always wear tights, and heels about 80% of the time. If I do wear flats (when I know I'll be travelling through airports, or I'm just tired), they are smart, well-made flats, not ballet type slippers. I could be moving around a lot of the day, so heels are never extreme.

    For me, I've found that it's really worth investing when you can. Hobbs and LK Bennett are great when on sale, and are smart-stylish without being edgy. I'm also a big fan of M&S although their dresses do wear out after 4-6 months of rotation.


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