https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:47:15 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15843 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:45:34 +0000 Tanya 15843@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the comments ladies!</p> <p>I indeed feel that I've played it nice &#38; safe. I'd probably like to be a bit braver (or a bit more me) in the future, e.g. I think that a tailored wrap shirt (like my purple one) would have been perfectly fine in this environment. Becky, I do think that I have a better feel now. I'll try to slowly build a base of nice shirts and trousers from Theory and such designers, that would probably the best long term investment.</p> <p>The attire was very interesting to observe. I'd guess that the female grad students were mostly casual (jeans and tees) and professors more matronly ( shapeless calf length floral skirts), but there were some snappy dressers. It could be that this is not typical since there were more attendees from Europe than from USA. Either way, I wish I could have taken bunch of photos and posted them here for you to see </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15816 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 12:37:18 +0000 Sihaya 15816@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, congratulations on completing this milestone. I hope you feel proud of yourself. I for one, wouldn't think of dressing the way you describe the tank top lady or the day glow orange lady for professional events. Actually I could never do the day glow orange I'm glad you stuck to your guns and took the high road. Way to go! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15813 Sat, 19 Jul 2008 04:57:48 +0000 Antje 15813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the notes, Tanya, it's great to hear about your experience. I must say I'm so glad you stuck with the professional/bland note. The outfits you describe from the dinner, and even the one from the conference attendee in the high heels and pencil skirts just sound "off" to me for the context. But hey, to each her own.<br /> And now I bet you're glad to get back to wrap tops and color and wedges, huh? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15734 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 22:18:40 +0000 Ana 15734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the super report back! Becky poses a great question. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15728 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:38:04 +0000 Becky 15728@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for the report, Tanya. Do you feel more prepared for professional dress in a way that doesn't deny your style sensibilities? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15696 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:59:14 +0000 Angie 15696@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, Tanya. Thank you for the interesting feedback. I feel you played it nice and safe. Very appropriate. Were you happy? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-15601 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:08:55 +0000 Tanya 15601@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi ladies, here's an update on the conference which ended last night.</p> <p>As I briefly mentioned, women were wearing pretty much everything possible: shorts &#38; tanks, jeans&#38;tees, sundresses, suits, business casual... There was no theme, which I sort of expected, and started this thread since I did not know what to do myself. The young lady I mentioned earlier in super tight pencil skirt and stilettos was wearing similar stuff throughout the conference: usually a pencil skirt ( only once tight clamdiggers made of pantsuit-like material), tight sleeveless top and very high strappy sandals. I think the main reasons she could get away with that are that she's already very accomplished in her carrier and her body type is basically a slim rectangle so those outfits did not look as sexy as they would have looked on an hourglass, though she certainly looked great.</p> <p>I mainly stuck to the button-up + dress pants formula we decided on, and here's what I wore (no photos, I was too busy to take them, but might do it this weekend if time permits):</p> <p>Day 1- wide-legged khakis #1 and blue striped shirt #4, tan wedges</p> <p>Day 2- grey Theory pants and new black shirt , black wedges; this exact outfit I posted earlier:<br /> <a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3083.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3083.jpg</a></p> <p>Day 3- caramel striped Theory pants and white shirt #2, tan wedges</p> <p>Day 4- brown pants #9 and pink shirt #8, bronze Me Too flats (by this point my feet could not stand heels anymore, wedges or not)</p> <p>Day 5- charcoal pants not shown above and teal shirt #9, Me Too Swann flats</p> <p>All the days I had my new cream jacket or the cream cardi for the talks, since the AC was blasting full on!</p> <p>I was feeling quite confident and happy about my choices, even though it might have been a bit bland and understated. I wished I was dressed like the lady I described at the beginning of the post, but it would not have been right for my situation.</p> <p>For conference dinner I wore black tropical wool pants #7, purple/black DVF wrap top over black cami and black wedges. Again there was a huge range of attire, some people had no time to change from the daily activities, some ladies which I have not seen earlier so I'd guess they were partners of the male attendees had on cocktail attire. There were quite a few coral dresses. One lady wore a gorgeous sleeveless coral silk shift dress with ruffles at the neck at bottom that made me think of Ana all the time. There were two attires that struck me as very inappropriate. One lady ( a fellow grad student) wore completely sheer black sleeveless tie-neck blouse ( her black bra was on display) with hot pink pencil skirt that hit her mid-thigh and black heels. The other one was by a lady who was somebody's partner and that all the man couldn't help but stare at all the time. She had a gorgeous bombshell-figure, displayed in day-glow orange sleeveless turtleneck micro-mini-dress: one of those finely ribbed knits that completely hugs the body. In addition, she was tan very blond ( the lightest platinum), had on tons of make-up, artfully applied tough, huge hoop earrings and very high strappy sandals. She really looked like a shiny exotic bird among all the nerds, or like a super-model if you want.<br /> It was very fun to observe the male reaction to her :)</p> <p>Anyway, I have to get going now, but feel free to ask in case I haven't covered everything. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces/page/2#post-14891 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:48:39 +0000 Ola 14891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm glad it's going well Tanya! Did you feel like a secret fashion reporter, checking out what everyone was wearing? Do you wish you could post a "Do and Don't" photo montage like fashion magazines do? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14853 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:19:36 +0000 Tanya 14853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I am not sure I'm going to tweak much, I like this approach. The only think I might do later is to maybe wear a wrap shirt in white/black or maybe purple if I'm really feeling bold.</p> <p>Ant tomorrow it's supposed to rain all day long, so I'll probably wear my black trench and dark pants, so that any possible mud stains won't show. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14852 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:09:57 +0000 Anonymous 14852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just want to chime in here and congratulate you on your efforts paying off. You look GREAT in your new blazer. It's perfect. I think you will get many miles out of it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14845 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 01:40:44 +0000 Angie 14845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Fantastic, Tanya. Thanks for the informative update. </p> <p>Now that you’ve seen what others are wearing, are you going to tweak our recommendations? It’s no problem if you do. YOU have to feel confident and comfortable in your skin at this conference. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14839 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:51:51 +0000 Ana 14839@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad the conference is going well so far! I enjoyed your "attire" update, very interesting. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14838 Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:38:15 +0000 Tanya 14838@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks ladies! Nicole, I think you are right, I can save that jacket exclusively for such business occasions.</p> <p>I have just come back from the first day of the conference, I wore the wide-leg khakis and blue-striped shirt. The attire was very diverse: most of female attendees wore very casual attire: jeans/capris and teeshirts. There were a few suits and suit-like outfits. There were also a couple of skimpy sundresses. The outfit I noticed the most was on a young and very attractive lady who is already very accomplished in the field, she wore skintight denim pencil skirt, black sleeveless tank top I (like cami but with thicker straps) and gold embroidered very high stilleto slides which showcased her hot pink pedicure. She looked very confident in her skin, and I wish I had half of her confidence ( not that I'd wear her outfit for this occasion though).</p> <p>I think what you ladies helped me pick out will work just fine for middle-of-the-road take. Thank you once again very much! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14825 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:34:50 +0000 Dani 14825@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I think the blazer fits fine and I wouldn't have it altered. The black shirt looks great on you! Good luck at your conference! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14800 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 16:02:09 +0000 Nicole 14800@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nice choices Tanya! I must say that I don't think that white jacket is too big. It sounds like you will have a need for a looser fitting jacket in your career--and that piece is classic and will never go out of style. I'm afraid if you take it in, it will be another figure revealing piece that you don't feel comfortable wearing for work events. (like this conference).</p> <p>I have items that I only wear to work. They are more conservative than how I want to look outside work. On the same token, I have items that I would never in a million years wear to work. Too much cleavage, too form fitting, too sexy...etc. </p> <p>Perhaps you are just so used to seeing yourself in form fitting clothes, that seeing yourself in something a little looser doesn't feel comfortable to your eye. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14793 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:21:49 +0000 Ana 14793@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hooray, good luck Tanya! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14792 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:16:17 +0000 Tanya 14792@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie! I am so relieved!</p> <p>Now need to pack the bags though, the conference venue is 15 min walk from my apartment </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14791 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 15:12:07 +0000 Angie 14791@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wonderful! I know the white BR jacket well. It's beautifully made. </p> <p>You have done it. No more conference wardrobe thoughts! Pack your bags and off you go. Show ‘em that dynamite comes in small pretty packages! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14789 Sun, 13 Jul 2008 14:49:17 +0000 Tanya 14789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So I went to the mall yesterday to look for the black shirt and cream blazer.</p> <p>Finding the shirt was easy, here's the one I got, I think it looks OK:</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3083.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3083.jpg</a></p> <p>The blazer was a nuisance, everything was too big/short sleeved/made of linen/safari style etc. I settled for this BR one, which is fine other than it's probably a whole size too big. It is 2, but they were out of 0's and I was desperate. I am planning to take it on later through the body, the shoulders look OK to me. I hope that you thinks it' s probably still fine to wear it as is since the conference starts this afternoon! Thanks:</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3084.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3084.jpg</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14666 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:35:11 +0000 Dani 14666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, sorry I've been off the board lately, but I just wanted to applaud your effort and I think you will look great! Everyone had such great suggestions! Good luck finding a blazer tomorrow </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14658 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:20:48 +0000 Tanya 14658@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks Angie and Ana! I'll go the local mall tomorrow, hopefully I'll find something. BR, AT and ATL are going to be first on my list. </p> <p>As for the evening outfits, although most have some kind of reception at the end people go there straight from the talks and nobody changes the clothes. The only real one is going to be the dinner at Wednesday evening. I'm thinking of black pants (tropical wool) from #7 and a DVF wrap top : purple with black print over black cami. I am sick of taking photos right now so I'll post that later. But I'll make the final decision after I've seen how people dress in general.</p> <p>An enormous thank you and big hug from me to all of you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14654 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:14:39 +0000 Ana 14654@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, BR has some great light colored blazers right now on sale. So does AT, I think. </p> <p>I don't really have anything else to add other than I think you will look great and make a fantastic impression. Everyone's advice on here is spot on. Good luck--can't wait to see the "finished product." </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14651 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:04:47 +0000 Angie 14651@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are well on your way, Tanya. What a magnanimous effort. Thank you. </p> <p>Okay. Your reasoning for not selecting the black tops and cream jackets that you own are spot on. Do not bring them. The cream cardigan is perfect and the dark pink top is still great. You’re after a cream blazer. Professional and streamlined. Nothing casual so watch the fabric. Remember you’re matching them with dress pants. Bring the pants when you shop at the mall tomorrow. Three quarter sleeves is fine and so is long. Knits tend to be clingy so stick to a woven button down black shirt. Brown bag sounds great. </p> <p>I’m sure your evening outfits are sorted. You have Tanya style license there! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14649 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:55:31 +0000 naf 14649@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's so great to see a stylish woman scientist and kind of sad that you have to think about how other might question your competence based on how stylishly you dress.</p> <p>Here are my 2 cents based on what I do when I have to meet strangers whom I am looking to impress. Usual setting is an interview or to present at a conference, and I want to project the image that I am the expert. </p> <p>- remove all distractions for myself which for me means clothes that fit a little loose and have room for me to grow into through the long day, no heels and no hair ornaments<br /> - remove distractions for others which again for me means modest clothing, no dangly earrings or flashy necklaces<br /> - Well organized handbag with clean lines. Make sure you have easy access to your business cards :)<br /> - always carry a jacket/cardigan, so I am not cold<br /> When I get cold, I hunch and fold my arms, cross my legs and do other things that diminish my physical presence and make me look demure. I think it's important to project a big and confident physical presence.<br /> - One accessory to express myself. Stud earrings, cool glasses or a watch. I love to wear a largish, expensive looking watch<br /> - good posture which has been mentioned several times. This for me means I can't wear heels.</p> <p>hope this helps and wish you all the best. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14646 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:35:39 +0000 Tanya 14646@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow, thank you all so much for the amazing advice!</p> <p>I will wear my hair in a low ponytail as advised. And Shiny, I actually need the<br /> glasses for the conference, I can not see very well at long distance, so I would not be able to follow any presentation. But I do not wear them on the daily purpose. without them. I've included them since Angie asked on another thread of they were fab or not, I honestly have no clue, so I've put the photos so she can judge. I'm curious for the verdict. They are by a brand I am not familiar with, Les Copains.</p> <p>I was going to do exactly as you suggested Shiny, check out what people are wearing the first day and decide on the rest based on that. I think I'll wear the khakis and white shirt #2 on that day. I have a big tan leather bag, not a tote, but it would work regardless. </p> <p>Now, the top #8 is actually not red but deep pink. Does that somehow change the fact that it has been approved? I thought that deep pink is a more feminine color than light blue which most of the men will be wearing.</p> <p>Angie, on the subject of cream jacket and black top, I have several versions in each category, but nothing that would work for this in my opinion, very frustrating. But let me try anyway.</p> <p>Cream jackets (photos from old already posted outfits):</p> <p>1. Nice LS corduroy one. I don't think that the material is appropriate for 90 degree weather in July, not even indoors .</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Week_of_April14/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN2743.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN2743.jpg</a></p> <p>2. Canvas 3/4 sleeves. It would have been great, except that the sleeve cuff shrank in the wash, and bruised my skin and broke my capillaries last time I wore it. Any quick fix ideas?</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Week_of_June16/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3013.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3013.jpg</a></p> <p>3. White SS. Too casual/short/tight in my opinion.</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Week_of_June23/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3042.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3042.jpg</a></p> <p>4. Cream cardigan - could I get away with it instead of jacket? And the blue LS shirt underneath is another option. Is it too pastel?</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3077.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3077.jpg</a></p> <p>Black tops ( I have a lot of them but most are of going-out type). Please excuse my bare feet:</p> <p>1. Black LS shirt, but with sheer stripes, probably not OK.</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3078.jpg&#038;t=1215819227071" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....5819227071</a></p> <p>2. Black polo in fine knit, probably too short. Does layering it over black cami<br /> help or it looks messy?</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3079.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3079.jpg</a></p> <p>3. Black knit button-down top - same length issues.</p> <p><a href="http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn19/dancing_starr/Conference/?action=view&#038;current=DSCN3080.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://s300.photobucket.com/al.....CN3080.jpg</a></p> <p>If none of jackets/tops work, I might hit the mall tomorrow. What would you recommend to look for, for cream jacket in terms of sleeve length and material, and for black top should it be woven (button-down) or knit?</p> <p>Thank you so much and sorry to bother you with more questions. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14599 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:30:21 +0000 judy 14599@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Tanya, I couldn't help but notice that what's great about the thumbnail photos (seeing a whole bunch of little ones on a page) is that you can imagine what that person (in this case you) looks like from far away...as if you were spotted across the room by your fellow scientists...does your figure show up too much?...are you distracted by a certain color or accessory in the photo?...like that. In a situation where you want them to notice your brain, not your figure, (which is fabulous!) viewing thumbnails can be helpful. Angie's got such a simple easy to follow formula here (of course!)...and you've got all the right stuff to pull it off...especially the brain! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14597 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:15:00 +0000 Angie 14597@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh Shiny! We posted together. See we were on the same wavelength without knowing about it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14596 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:13:12 +0000 Angie 14596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>A super effort Tanya. Good for you. And BF sounds like dear sweet thing. I’m so glad he is supportive in this way. </p> <p>My word you lot are good. Such constructive feedback. Everyone makes a strong case despite subtle differences in opinion. I’m impressed. (Well put Antje – that’s precisely what I mean). </p> <p>My opinion remains the same. Step up the sophistication. So with that in mind: </p> <p>o No wrap tops<br /> o No pastels<br /> o No tight striped pants<br /> o No frivolous details<br /> o Theory pants are superb (both styles)<br /> o Best tops: white shirt (2), teal shirt (9), red shirt (8); light blue striped shirt (5)- I know it’s a pastel<br /> o You need a cream jacket to pull the lot together and a black shirt is the missing ingredient</p> <p>Tie your hair into a neat low back pony tail. Carry a plain neutral tote and throw in the signature neutral wedges. A little bit of gloss, your specs, perfect posture and a confident attitude. Knock ‘em dead darling. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14594 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:03 +0000 shiny 14594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You already got great advice... I am looking at the album just now. I see you included your specs? I had to laugh at that; my DH has perfect vision but wears glasses when he attends conferences! </p> <p>Can I ask what you will do with your hair? Wearing it back in a low ponytail may give off a different vibe too. Try it!</p> <p>As for the clothes choices, I started by going through them one-by-one, but here's a suggestion. </p> <p>item 1: These pants work; they will fit right in with the other nondescript, GAP-loving, khaki-wearing people. These pants are good for first day of the conference, when you are most unsure what everyone else is wearing. But wear them with a different top, perhaps the red top in #8? Or a black top. </p> <p>Then just take day #1 of the conference to see what everyone else is wearing, see what is appropriate. </p> <p>If everyone is boring and khaki-wearing and dressed down, note that you could possibly wear the same pants more than once, so you may not need to buy new ones! Personally, I wouldn't invest in any additional loose-fitting pants if that's not what you really like! Just wear them more than once, with different tops. </p> <p>The theory pants in grey and camel are lovely. I am hoping after day 1 you will feel confident enough to wear those two, complete with the tops you have paired them with in your photos. ;-)</p> <p>Otherwise, shirt #5 gets my vote. Very professional and understated and strikes the right note I think you're going for. Just wear them with the grey theory pants though!</p> <p>But see what happens on day 1. That's my recommendation. It's kinda like when I was a kid - my mom always advised us to dress conservatively on day one of school, check out the lay of the land and THEN we'd go back-to-school shopping once we saw what the other kids were wearing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/possible-conference-pieces#post-14580 Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:48:22 +0000 Antje 14580@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You've got a wonderful supportive boyfriend! And for the practical advice this forum is just priceless.<br /> Regarding the colors, I personally think a strong color is great (e.g. the red short sleeve shirt I like), but I'd keep the cut extremely simple and clean. That way you exude confidence but keep away the trendy or frilly connection.<br /> But I also really like a crisp white shirt for such occasions; again in very clean lines. It looks so polished and keeps the focus on YOU not the outfit, which is what you want for this occasion.<br /> You will give out some vibe no matter what. My advice would be to err on the side of confidence (strong color) rather than more subdued femininity (pastel), but keep it very very clean. Does that make sense?<br /> (And yes, it will feel very boring and probably a bit severe to you. But hey, four days from now you can get back to your wonderful creative stylish outfits :-)) </p>