https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:14:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393941 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 14:17:48 +0000 Makrame 1393941@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks everyone, very useful advice!</p> <p>Laura, I noticed the pant length problem too - this was a new one on me with these pants. &nbsp;I ended up letting out about an inch and re-hemming so hopefully this is less obvious now but I think you right it would be less visible with non-contrasting footwear.</p> <p>lyn, yes, I am trying to see if I can avoid bringing extra boots with me, even though I like the skirt outfit better.</p> <p>Sharon, I am with you on the knit jacket - I think I can use the navy Theory jacket with the red blouse and cut down on the number of jackets I have to pack.</p> <p>Rachy, thanks! &nbsp;Hmm, how to add a finishing touch to #3... Good question!</p> <p>Zibbets, I think you and Laura make a good point about the darter shoes; I was thinking of bringing black suede Petty booties - they are super comfortable for lots of walking that I have to do, I am just a bit worried about suede footwear in the fall in the Northeast. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393522 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:17:08 +0000 Zibbets 1393522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all very nice. My favorites are #3 and 4. That blouse is so versatile and lovely! I wouldn't worry for one moment&nbsp;about the blues not matching exactly.</p> <p>I think you could bring 1, 2 and 5 up several notches with a darker shoe. I can't tell if the pants are navy or black, but black would probably work with either and would bookend your pretty hair.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393521 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:13:14 +0000 Sharon 1393521@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1, 4 and 5 the best. I think I would like 2 with the navy blazer - the knit blazer reads a little casual to me, especially with an untucked shirt. The colours in 3 do not work for me, although that may be my monitor. Disregard if it looks good IRL because&nbsp;the styles and shape of the individual pieces&nbsp;work well together. Hope you have a fun time. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393516 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 19:02:40 +0000 rachylou 1393516@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are good. I hearted this thread. </p> <p>I do feel, tho, that #3 needs a finishing touch. A little pizazz.</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393514 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:53:28 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1393514@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the contrasting boots in 1 and 5 colorwise, but the pants look a little short with them. All the outfits look good and appropriate for the occasion, IMO. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393503 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:25:59 +0000 lyn67 1393503@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You could add nr 4, too, I just love it-but understand you don't want to carry&nbsp;2 pair of boots. I think the cognac ones will ground well all of those shown here. If I would have to do it, I would choose nr 1 in favour of nr 5. But this is really just a personal prefference! Love not only the red Theory blouse but the dotted one is also great! You nailed it all! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/outfit-creation---business-casual#post-1393458 Sun, 09 Nov 2014 15:58:06 +0000 Makrame 1393458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I need to put together a small set of business casual outfits for a conference - the setting is a bit dressier than my usual very casual conferences so I am going for jackets and no denim but do not have to be very formal (plenty of people will be wearing dark suits but it is not a requirement so I would rather go for a more laid-back style). &nbsp;I am looking for three full days' worth of outfits.</p> <p>This turned out to be a bit tricky but I think I found possible combos that work. &nbsp;I think 1-3 are the best options. &nbsp;Any suggestions?&nbsp;Can I get away with using cognac booties with all of these?</p> <p>#1,4,5 are various options with the navy silk blouse from JCrew (Tictoc blouse). I originally planned on wearing it with the navy Theory blazer (shown in&nbsp;3 and 5) but for some reason it bugs me that the navy shades of&nbsp;the blouse and the blazer are slightly different.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I am very glad I was able to snap up Angie's pick Theory blouse (#2) right before it sold out - it seems to work well for business casual. &nbsp;I could also pair it with the navy Theory blazer instead of the black knit blazer as shown in 2.</p>