https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:19:52 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-592226 Tue, 10 Apr 2012 09:25:38 +0000 Mander 592226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I also like #2! To my eye the little bow plus the orange pants are cute but a bit daring, and hence memorable. Maybe we never had ice cream men who dressed like that but it's not what I thought of at all. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591728 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:47:48 +0000 Diana 591728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love #2 and #5. I think I would go for #5 for the event, as I'm not sure I would wear #2 to a networking event with people you haven't met before, though, as orange trousers are VERY distinctive and might be a bit much for more conservative types. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591724 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:41:02 +0000 Ana 591724@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much! It seems kind of like a toss up between #1 and #6. Now I know the red blazer is definitely going to be worn! I might wait and see how I feel on the day and choose either #1 (with the red blazer over the top) or #6. </p> <p>Texstyle, thank you for the honest feedback! I always appreciate it. : )</p> <p>Beth Ann, thank you so much for the lovely compliment! I'm fully expecting this whole writing-for-publication process to take a very long time (if it ever happens), which is why I'm mostly focused on meeting and getting to know as many people in the industry as possible (and writing the best book I can, of course). : )</p> <p>Thanks again everyone! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591693 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:01:40 +0000 Beth Ann 591693@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana: I'm a musician, not a writer, but I do know that agents are interested in how a writer or performer will present herself on a book tour, or (for a singer) when attending fundraising events, etc. I'd imagine they're looking to sign people who can write books that engage the imagination of a large public, but they also look for writers who are engaging in person. With your lovely, warm face and sharp sense of style, they'll be lining up to read your book! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591680 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 17:46:45 +0000 HelenInCanada 591680@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>#1, 6, and 7 are very creative-looking and memorable. Super cute! Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591577 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:16:36 +0000 texstyle 591577@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'd wear #1, with the red blazer. I hate to say it but I didn't like #2 or #3 at all. I *did* think ice cream man when I saw those. I know, I know, many people loved them. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591557 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:53:15 +0000 Carole 591557@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think 5/6 is a more "memorable" outfit, you look fabulous in red! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591544 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 15:38:43 +0000 Elly 591544@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One and 6 are my favorites. I love some of the others but for a business networking event they may be a little too girly and not serious enough. The two that are my favorites still show off your creativity through little touches but it is not as in-your-face. One would also look good with the red blazer to dress it up further. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591411 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:31:24 +0000 Kirti 591411@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote for #2 or #3 </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591372 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 08:42:15 +0000 goldenpig 591372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All such great choices! Love #7 (waving at my shoe twin)! I also love #1 with the red blazer, and #2/3 (that crisp Anne Fontaine pinstripe shirt is so fresh with the orange pants! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591352 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:12:21 +0000 fashionista 591352@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My personal favorite are 1,3 and 5. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591291 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:31:50 +0000 Amy 591291@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love outfits 2 and 6 the very best. They're all pretty fab though. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event/page/2#post-591285 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:08:07 +0000 Meredith1953 591285@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love them all but #1 with the red jacket added to it is my favorite! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591282 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 03:00:52 +0000 Ana 591282@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie and Rae, I was thinking the red blazer from #5 would look nice over outfit #1.</p> <p>(Thanks for the K rating, Angie). : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591278 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:56:15 +0000 rae 591278@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like 1 and 6 personally, but maybe some kind of coverup for #1? cardi or blazer? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591268 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:40:05 +0000 Erica 591268@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Definitely #1 perhaps with a memorable hair accessory. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591249 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:13:00 +0000 Ana 591249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, you guys! All these comments really help me.</p> <p>Zap, thank you for the tip! That makes sense. I guess I was thinking related to the business side of writing. It's hard to describe the "dress standard" I'm going for since, as Ironkurtin pointed out, I can pretty much wear whatever I want. : ) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591240 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:05:43 +0000 Jaime 591240@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like something about each of these outfits but I think for the event I will vote for #3. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591238 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 02:04:06 +0000 christieanne 591238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>2/3 seem like goo for the occasion - if it was something more office business I was going to go with the last dress with jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591236 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:58:09 +0000 Anonymous 591236@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ahhhh OK, I thought it was something corporate, since you said business-y.... so then any of these are perfect! I think I love #5 the most! I never really go by what I think others might wear but rather by the the occasion and locale. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591235 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:56:21 +0000 bj1111 591235@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>hands down, anne fontaine withOUT the tie. love this, perfect for the event. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591226 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 01:34:53 +0000 ManidipaM 591226@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ana, I have to say I love #2, although it is entirely out of my personal comfort zone with the stiff collar, little tie and orange pants! I'd certainly remember that --- again, despite being something I'd NEVER wear myself. Which is, I suspect, a good thing in this case, because even a case of poison eyes hasn't got in the way of admiration... and I daresay in an networking situation with all sorts, you want that across-barriers appeal as well as a strong dose of individuality (so people also recall WHY they are remembering you: creativity!)</p> <p>However, my personal favourite would probably be #1 with a jacket --- but note here that I'm again biased, this time in favour of my own comfort zone (softer structure).</p> <p>My third vote goes to #5. Again, outside my own comfort zone with the pleated skirt and sharp collar and tie, but again eminently memorable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591182 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:33:07 +0000 Ana 591182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>IK, yep, I know this. I'm just posting my all possible outfit photos here in case someone says, "That makes you look like the ice cream man, don't wear it." ; ) But otherwise, yeah. I know it's all about the project. I'll also be meeting other writers, too. This person is actually my friend's agent, and we may all be having lunch together, which is why I wanted to dress up a bit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591178 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:28:28 +0000 ironkurtin 591178@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Speaking as someone in the field, it doesn't really matter what you wear to this. The commercial potential of your work will matter way more. If you want to be remembered, a conversation-starting piece relevant to your work is not a bad idea - say, Victorian earrings or other touch if you are doing a Victorian novel, for example. But again, it's work work that will stand out. If they like your books idea, you can spill coffee on an agent's white pants and she won't care. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591174 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:18:08 +0000 Transcona Shannon 591174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>These are all great but my favourite is #2 - hands down! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591169 Mon, 09 Apr 2012 00:08:07 +0000 Ana 591169@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I really appreciate it!<br /> : )</p> <p>Sure, Zapotee. I'm going to agent presentation for fiction writing. I'm not ready to approach the agent about my book, but I will definitely be meeting her and I may pitch to her in the future. So it's a very creative/non-corporate industry (on my end), which is why I don't really feel "very business-ey" is the right look. It's not really me, anyway. And like I said, I believe everyone's outfits will range from fairly casual to semi-dressy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591149 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:22:52 +0000 Anonymous 591149@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you don't mind me asking, what kind of industry are you in?<br /> There are all gorgeous outfits but I'm afraid they don't read business casual or corporate, in the literal meaning of the word. That's why I'm asking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591147 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:20:39 +0000 Angie 591147@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Personally, I like #2 and #3 best. </p> <p>I love #1 as an outfit - but not for the event. A structured top is a better idea (like a shirt or jacket). </p> <p>#6 is my next favourite. </p> <p>All KILLER looks, Ana </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591143 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 23:17:46 +0000 Sarah A 591143@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I very much like #7, it feels much more creative to me...the ruffled tiers with the boxy jacket and the bow shoes are just fab to my eye, but perhaps perhaps too much whimsy for a networking event. In which case #6 is a great look too and very professional while not at all stodgy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/please-help-me-choose-an-outfit-for-networking-event#post-591103 Sun, 08 Apr 2012 22:07:26 +0000 Suz 591103@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like 5 and 6; the blazer is memorable and draws attention to your pretty face, and you look crisp and professional in the shirt and skirt. I might like #1 with the blazer on top, too, if you feel a skirt is just too dressy. </p> <p>Good luck!! </p>