Business Dinner

We have all had to attend at one time or another a business dinner either for ourselves or our significant others.  Going to these events ususally sends women into a panic with "what to wear".  

Here are a few tips to help pick out the perfect outfit.

TIP 1

Better to be overdressed than underdressed.

When in doubt, opt for a dress and heels.  A maxi dress is a perfect solution too.

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TIP 2 

No mini skirts or short dresses...PERIOD.

Now is not the time to bust out your shortest skirt or tightest dress.  This is a business dinner, not a rock concert.

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Need I say more???

TIP 3 

Dress conservatively.  

You are not going on a "date" with your significant other so keep the bare skin to a minimum.  It is not appropropriate to look like a hooker.

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TIP 4

 "Casual" does not mean "Sloppy".

If your dinner dress code is business casual, wear your denim with heels and bold jewelry.

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What I Wore

Brandon and I went to a business dinner in Boston

Us in the hotel lobby of the Fairmont Hotel.

My new shoes!  

J.Crew (on sale), Jewelry (Stella & Dot)

Faux Wrap Dress (J.Crew - Old)

Dining Spot

My dinner looking at me!

P.S.  I was overdressed :)

Pattern Play

Mixing prints can be tricky.  Here are a few tips to pull it off successfully.

1. Start with a stripe

Striped clothing are becoming the new basics and can be mixed with florals, dots, or even other stripes.

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2. Use accessories to play with patterns

Of course leopard is my favorite accessory to play around with! 

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3. Pick a color and go! 

Have fun and choose a color that coordinates instead of clashes.

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What did I wear?

I kept it tonal with dots and stripes.

Top - Francescas (last year), Skirt - J.Crew (gifted from a friend), Jewels - Stella & Dot

Added a pop of color with my shoes from J.Crew (similar)

Happy Mixing!