Great topic!!! Keep in mind that there are only a few Blacks in my company and we all are conscience of our dress b/c of that:
The majority of the time I wear suits to work. I try to keep with the basic black, blue or grey suit. I specifically shop looking for these same colored suits that are made differently. So one can tell that I am not wearing the same suit.
Recently I have purchased spring colored suits. Nothing flashy but colors like powder blue, tan, pastel yellow and pink. These suits I made sure were tailored to the traditional business suit form because of the color.
I wear hose everyday. I especially love the new hose with the toes out so I can wear sandals. Yes, sandals. Generally the sandals I wear to work are very classy & expensive. They add a lil flair to my suits to reflect my youth and style. All of them are heels about 3 inches or higher. Not too trendy but chic. I mostly wear Enzo's, Nine West or small boutique sandals and shoes to work.
When I plan an outfit for work I am sure that nothing glitters, is tattered, is too short or long, I don't clack down the halls b/c I need a lift, minimal(sp?) jewelry, and small stud or hoop earrings.
Ironically I wear make-up to work (MAC) but not outside of work. I think it makes my look more polished. I also don't do anything too flashy to my hair, such as colors. Sometimes I have highlights but that's it.
On Fridays we have casual dress. On these days I try to wear a more comfortable skirt and blouse b/c I rarely wear slacks or jeans even socially. Maybe a linen skirt and with a nice top but still in the basic colors. Generally on fridays I look like I stepped out of a Banana Republic or GAP catalogue. Ughhh, how boring!!!!!!!!!
Also I keep my nails maincured and polished in light colors.... On fridays after work I pay to have the more trendy colors applied and then on Sunday its back to the neutral colors. Its costly but it keeps my image in line.
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[This message has been edited by OhSoPrettyNikki (edited August 01, 2001).]
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