https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 22 May 2026 02:22:21 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773456 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:40:30 +0000 Ingunn 773456@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi all! I'm now back from the workshop, and everything went well. My final pick was very similar to #1, but I substituted plain tights/hose and black boots with a patterned black hose and brown leather booties to keep the look more current and to pick up the brown in my belt. The only accessories were a tiny gold rose pendant, pearl studs and my gold watch. I tossed the blazer most of the day because it was warm, and I felt fine about the outfit. </p> <p>Your responses made my choice easier, and I'm very grateful for your help. Thank you very much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773303 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 14:09:01 +0000 Anonymous 773303@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Any of these outfits would be great. As a teacher, I like to see some color on a presenter, so #4 is my first choice. The scarf from #4 could be added to any outfit though. As long as it is well anchored and you don't fuss with it, a scarf isn't a distraction. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773283 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:19:05 +0000 A.Kiernan 773283@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #5 with the belt from #1. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773174 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:19:08 +0000 Jenava 773174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #1, but wish the taupe/cream/beige tone of the belt were echo'd somewhere else as well in the outfit like with snakeskin pumps or something. Just my need for matching, though. (-: </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773152 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:27:42 +0000 Reneeb 773152@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1 would be perfect but I love #3 if you can get by with jeans. You can't go wrong with any of the outfits. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773105 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 02:47:14 +0000 Anne Boleyn 773105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would probably wear 1 because it's neat, not flashy or distracting, and looks very sharp without looking too dressed up. You look great in all of them but #1 is the best! And the way you accessorized it is perfect. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-773084 Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:19:10 +0000 moira 773084@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since you are a presenter, I think the blazer is a good choice in #1.<br /> They all look great. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772996 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:21:48 +0000 Charmian 772996@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like #1 and #3 (ok, who am I kidding, I love them all!) for leading workshops.</p> <p>Funny you should post this -- I <em>just</em> got back to my desk from facilitating a workshop myself. When choosing an outfit, in addition to what everybody else has said, I also look for something that will layer. Not that you'd be taking off your blazer mid-workshop, per-se, but sometimes I'll decide to add/remove something when I see the setup (eg, bright hot lights = lose a scarf). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772976 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:54:47 +0000 Ginkgo 772976@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, #2 and #3 are my favorites; the scarves look lovely on you but would they cause you to fuss with them during the course of the day? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772942 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:36:31 +0000 Raisin 772942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm loving #1 too.....though they are all fab! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772937 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:34:13 +0000 Caro in Oz 772937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#4 then #1 for me but I think you could wear any of them &amp; feel you had made the right choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772891 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:17:45 +0000 Mona 772891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All of these are great professional outfits so it is hard to decide but my favourite is #4. it states loads of confidence with just the right amount of oomph with mustard scarf. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772889 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:17:35 +0000 Ingunn 772889@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for all these interesting responses! #1 is in the lead, it seems. No stage is involved tomorrow that I know of, and with opaque tights I think I will be okay with the skirt. Or maybe patterned tights? I've bought some nice ones with polka dots! Black, of course. Scarf or no scarf, that's the question. I know that teachers love scarves, so I will easily get away with that. But I also like what some of you pointed out - keep things sharp. And no bangles, for sure! I never wear that when I teach or give presentations, far too noisy. </p> <p>Suz, this could also be an opportunity to wear my multicolored silk tunic instead. That would probably work fine, too. I have to think about that. I know I have to move around a lot to help people, and a no-fuss outfit is very important.</p> <p>This has been very helpful. Thanks again! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772830 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:56:11 +0000 Suz 772830@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So interesting to read others' responses. </p> <p>First of all, you look great in all of these. I just love your high quality classic essential pieces and the way you put them together. </p> <p>I actually prefer the outfits WITH a scarf, because it brings some interest to your face. I agree that if you will be on a dias of any kind, or sitting on a high stool, pants could be better. </p> <p>But a top with some colour could also be nice (as an alternative to a scarf). When I am presenting I generally like something with a bit of colour so that I become a focal point. </p> <p>But then again, my presentations tend to be of a different sort. (Readings, panel discussions). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772821 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:50:23 +0000 JR 772821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>They are all good, although I am kind of partial to #3 myself. I like the harmonization of the crisp professional-looking top half, with the more relaxed vibe of the jeans. But you can't go far wrong with any of these.</p> <p>I think Deborah's point about bangles is well taken though. Ditto for Atlantia's point about wearing skirts on a stage (which may not apply). Leave off the bangles and only wear a skirt if there is no stage involved. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772796 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:31:47 +0000 texstyle 772796@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I prefer 1 or 3 which look amazing on you by the way. #2 is also very nice. Clean, simple but professional and not distracting. I don't like the idea of wearing a scarf for giving a presentation -- though I think it's fine for other times. I would find it to be very distracting as one of the members of the audience. Of course I am easily distracted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772786 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:21:55 +0000 Anonymous 772786@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 and 4 the best. I love the scarf on 4, it really focuses attention to your face. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772779 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:16:23 +0000 Atlantia 772779@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>At any time are you going to be on a raised stage? If so, will you need to sit? If so, pants are easier than skirts. That being said, I really like #1, but would love to see it with the scarf from #4 instead of the belt. If you're going with pants, I vote for layering the white shirt under the sweater, so when you inevitably have to shed the blazer, you still look put together.<br /> Good luck with your presentation tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772778 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:15:49 +0000 Jenava 772778@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>i like the bottom have of #4 and the top of #5! I also like #4 in general. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772773 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:08:54 +0000 Deborah 772773@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ingunn, these all look so fab it's hard to choose! But I like 1 or 2 for your presentation. I find when doing a presentation I want to look put together but not dressed in a way that will cause any distractions. So I tend to keep it sharp and simple. Minimum accessories (I don't want bangles jangling as I move my arms while speaking) and I want people to be looking at my face while I speak so I may wear a delicate necklace but not a statement piece. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/help-needed-what-to-wear-when-leading-a-workshop-for-colleagues#post-772762 Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:59:28 +0000 Ingunn 772762@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Dear YLF, I need your help. Tomorrow I'm giving a presentation and leading a workshop with a group of around 30 teachers. </p> <p>Setting: Colleagues in our neighboring county, so they don't know me. Smart casual is more than formal enough, but I want to look professional without looking too formal or "business-y".</p> <p>I'm thinking of a mix between the outfits in the photos: A black skirt or pants - maybe even jeans, and a black blazer. A navy draped top or the Bompard sweater. A scarf or a belt, not both. Long pants, not cropped, and not tucked into boots. Maybe layer a white button down under the sweater. </p> <p>What would YOU choose here?<br /> And how would you accessorize this?</p> <p>I'd love to hear your suggestions. Thanks for looking! </p>