Dress: Ann Taylor Loft;
Blouse: INC, thrifted;
Tights: Anne Klein;
Shoes: Clarks;
Bracelet: vintage,
Finder's Keepers,
Lawrenceville, Ga.;
Bag: DvF.
How I've worn the dress before: here.
Happy Thursday! Here's what I wore yesterday to a networking event at my alma mater. I can't believe I've never shown this outfit on the blog yet, because it has been my go-to outfit in retail and I think it works for professional events, too. I don't really like to wear suits to these kinds of settings because they can read as a bit stuffy, especially in a creative field, so I usually opt for a modest dress and I add accessories that reflect some of my personality. That's also what I've done on my last couple of job interviews too (and I got the jobs in both those cases). The DvF bag is also something new to the blog; my mom purchased it for me while I was in college, and it's held its own against lecture classes and 9-to-5 work environments.
What's strange is that I don't really like the colors black and grey, but this combination felt very me with the cougar bracelet, and the little blouse bow. I have to admit, some "Mad Men" ensembles were my inspiration, particularly this one from Peggy and this one from Faye. It felt like a pretty productive day!
What do you wear to professional/networking events and job interviews?
