I work in Boston which is very conservative and my clients are even more old-school and conservative. I prefer basic, tailored pieces from places like Theory coupled with simple silk blouses and heels no higher than 3.5 inches. Sounds terribly boring, I know ... but I would rather look polished and professional than stand out as fashionable, or even worse - sexy. Since it's really easy to look like a frump when being conservative, I try to shop in the contemporary department for cleaner-cut, "younger" looking coordinates.
Since my clients are so conservative, I never wear open toe shoes or go sans-pantyhose during meetings, but whatever floats your client's boat, I guess.
I've posted this before but this is one of my favorite basic skirt suits (a black/white tweed suit from Theory) with a black silk blouse.
PS - totally agree with Vintage Leather about the nails. I keep mine short and manicured in a neutral color like Essie Pound Cake or Hard to Get.
Hear, hear.
I feel ye being conservative in dressing and not being fashionable/sexy (baaad). Think government / political dress code as well.
Armani and believe it or not United Colors of Benetton also do carry some really nice pieces where a lot of DC wives of politics shops as well.
The more boring the suit, the better one fit in.
My favourite suit color has always been grey... love yours BTW.
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P.S. Think FED & Government for mine & what you get is a week long free vacation this "SnowOMG".
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