[justamom]

CarolinaCutie-"... It's just a matter of choosing THOSE types of pants suits above those other types... you know, the ones that make even attractive women look like monochromatic, gray-pinstripe blobs.
I also agree with Killarneyrose-". I personally think a woman can look fantastic in a well cut pants suit; not "masculine" at all.''
You just need to read the landscape before you assume the fashion demands for your situation.

You should have seen how LONG it too for those polyester pant suits to DIE in the late 60's!!! I don't know if they were even biodegradable!!!

Not exactly the situation you are speaking of, but an interesting situation. At a party, when cocktail pants were really the rage, I decided to wear a dress. Some guy came up and said how great it was to see a woman dress like a woman for a change.

My sister is the manager of a company and she does TV promos frequently. She wears a dress suite every time...it's professional.

I think it depends on a couple of factors. Who is hiring/promoting and who are you trying to appeal to. If your business atmosphere and boss are really laid back then there will be a more casual office attire policy. If it's more high powered, well you need to dress in the same manner or you won't be taken seriously...AT FIRST.

Like Collin said in another thread-Know your audience. That pretty well stands as truth in every aspect of your public life.
Start out as classy and well coifed as your financial situation allows...even to the point of hitting consignment shops for some
"classic" wear.