https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:44:42 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2265131 Sun, 29 May 2022 01:45:33 +0000 rachylou 2265131@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good call, looking stylish! Great earrings not to mention! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2265100 Sun, 29 May 2022 00:49:47 +0000 Zaeobi 2265100@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@merwoman @CarolS<br /> Thank you - this shade of red-orange is now my go-to 'fun no-brainer' colour. Not the easiest to find, but I stock up when I do </p> <p>@Jenni NZ @Angie<br /> Thank you, have also stocked up on more of this mask just in case </p> <p>@Lana @kkards<br /> It's a tricky balance but got there eventually! There will be other opportunities to wear the satin cargo pants in the future, I'm sure (even if it's just for WFH) lol </p> <p>@Stagiare<br /> Thank you, I just added the WiW photos recently When it gets this hot &amp; humid, comfort is key - am slightly dreading having to readjust to dressing for cooler weather back home next month, because I just *know* it will mean returning to even thicker &amp; muggier air quality in HK in July Oh well! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2265057 Sat, 28 May 2022 20:19:20 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2265057@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How did I miss the pic earlier? You look awesome, including your beautiful hair and curls. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2265051 Sat, 28 May 2022 19:49:26 +0000 Jenni NZ 2265051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You looked fab! Love you in that shade of orange and fun to see the lovely mask again.<br /> Jewellery and shoes looked great too. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264968 Sat, 28 May 2022 15:04:41 +0000 Angie 2264968@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>KILLER outfit, and you looked perfect! The scarf was an excellent just-in-case. With an amazing mask to match :)</p> <p>Glad the weather co-operated, and that the event went well. Have a fab weekend.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264957 Sat, 28 May 2022 13:17:20 +0000 kkards 2264957@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So glad to hear that it went well, and more importantly that you felt good&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264955 Sat, 28 May 2022 13:14:07 +0000 CarolS 2264955@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Delighted to hear it went well! The orange dress was a fabulous choice - mixing a fairly conservative style with that high-energy, super flattering colour. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264948 Sat, 28 May 2022 11:58:56 +0000 Lana 2264948@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Glad to know it went well! These kinds of situations are anxiety producing, but you had a great outfit and looked lovely.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264944 Sat, 28 May 2022 11:30:31 +0000 merwoman 2264944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stunning!! You and that shade of orange are a match made in heaven!<br />Sounds like the evening went really well!</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264937 Sat, 28 May 2022 10:28:25 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264937@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Such a cool print on that scarf! But taking it off to be hands-free in an overstuffed bar sounds like the right move; there will be other chances to wear the scarf. Sorry you missed boss-to-be, hope you had fun! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264935 Sat, 28 May 2022 10:24:14 +0000 Zaeobi 2264935@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you for everyone's input! Sorry to not respond earlier - I dropped into the farewell straight after a full day of work! Have now added WiW pics to the OP (original post) </p> <p>I had *really* wanted to wear the satin cargo pants, mostly because (as @TheCat mentioned) they have a very limited window of wearable opportunity! (I don't have the sort of lifestyle for 'casual going out' events, so I thought they'd work well at a bar - but what do I know, anyway? Lol ) </p> <p>The forecast was unfortunately *very* humid &amp; *very* rainy right before I left though, so the thought of *anything* encasing my legs (even satin) was awful! Went with the orangey red dress, my purple map print scarf &amp; my chocolate rainbow earrings in the end (pics ETA in original post).</p> <p>I ended up taking off the scarf (attached) just before I got there though, &amp; felt that was the right call - there were far too many people in the bar to feel cold (my ex-boss has been in HK for 20+ years!) &amp; it was far too humid to deal with anything fussy. So I stuffed it into my mini circle backpack, along with my poncho (which I *of course* didn't end up needing - typical weather!) so that my hands were free to say hi to my ex- &amp; current bosses. (Un)luckily my Potential Boss wasn't there at the same time as me (I nipped out in-between to get dinner, then returned for goodbyes), so didn't need to worry about that aspect after all! </p> <p>TL;DR: I felt prepared enough in my outfit to make small talk with my current boss &amp; to thank my ex-boss for all that she's done for me over the years. Couldn't ask for more </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264753 Fri, 27 May 2022 15:31:06 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264753@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So what’d you go with? Did you have a good time &amp; forget what you were wearing? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss/page/2#post-2264752 Fri, 27 May 2022 15:25:48 +0000 Angie 2264752@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I LOVE the mid-Levels escalator. Old stomping ground :)</p> <p>YES! Very covered. Go with whichever outfit makes you feel the most relaxed and yourself. Can't lose!</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264730 Fri, 27 May 2022 12:14:54 +0000 approprio 2264730@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>All these options will look great, but self confidence is the best accessory in these situations. If you want to impress your future boss, you need to wear whichever of these outfits makes you feel the most confident, and the most like yourself. Everything else will follow.&nbsp;</p> <p>For what it’s worth, I <i>love</i> the satin cargo pants.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264727 Fri, 27 May 2022 11:50:47 +0000 Anonymous 2264727@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the reddish orange dress! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264721 Fri, 27 May 2022 11:08:17 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264721@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, interesting. I see the pants as the most dressed-up option here. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264714 Fri, 27 May 2022 10:11:34 +0000 The Cat 2264714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I would save the cargo pants for more casual parties with friends. For this occasion, I would choose the simple yellow midaxi dress with a relaxed topper and relaxed footwear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264677 Fri, 27 May 2022 00:56:36 +0000 Zaeobi 2264677@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good point, @Joy - although I suspect the lighting will be fairly dark at a bar that's set inside a now disused prison, so it's not likely anyone would be able to see much of my sartorial transgressions anyway lol... </p> <p>@Angie Decisions decisions... Humidity is now up to 92% with a 42% chance of rain (&amp; possible thunderstorms at night) ...Great At least it's via the mid-levels escalator, so fairly covered even outdoors on the way up! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264621 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:57:24 +0000 Angie 2264621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>NICE! All fab! Can't go wrong with any of the options :)</p> <p>You absolutely need to bring a topper for inside in Hong Kong. The air-con is relentless and freezing. I get it!&nbsp;</p> <p>I vote orange dress, either topper, a necklace or scarf, and the gold shoes. If that strikes your mood on the day!&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264611 Thu, 26 May 2022 13:14:19 +0000 Anonymous 2264611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Will satin cargo pants get soiled on the way on public transport or sweat in the heat and humidity? Will they get water spots? &nbsp;Either dress might be a safer cholce, dressed down with one of your cardigans. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264602 Thu, 26 May 2022 11:12:23 +0000 Zaeobi 2264602@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>@Stag you're right, 28C is too hot for a leather jacket - but you never know with A/C here! Might compromise with a cardi instead</p> <p>@Bijou<br /> Those are the two I'm leaning towards now - would the satin cargo pants look strange with a cropped cardigan, do you think? </p> <p>@Jenni<br /> Will try on the dress tomorrow &amp; see - could be just the ticket for not having to faff around with a cardi/ scarf/ other layers! </p> <p>@kkards<br /> I'm thinking of wearing my teal belt bag - the one that converts to a crossbody or shoulder bag by adjusting the strap I was thinking of either my gold or olive knot bag, but handsfree trumps a wristlet when there are so many unknowns! </p> <p>I'm partial to the 'stain' too (here's hoping that's not foreshadowing! haha) just because it's an 'in between' item that I don't get many opportunities to wear (not quite 'fancy party' but not 'casual weekend errands' either). Will try them &amp; the orange-red dress with my map print scarf tomorrow, to decide once &amp; for all! Thanks, ladies! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264600 Thu, 26 May 2022 11:01:54 +0000 kkards 2264600@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Stag thanks glad I would make you laugh. &nbsp;Going to leave the typo so others can appreciate it as well&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264598 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:55:59 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264598@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Kkards, I know it’s just a typo, and I make plenty of them myself but still, “stain” had me thinking the party got pretty raucous! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264596 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:52:15 +0000 kkards 2264596@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Ok what are you doing for a handbag? &nbsp;Sorry to add another stress<br />For bar events/work happy hours I start there. &nbsp;Will this be a situation where I can leave my bag at the table (ie we have a private room or a section reserved for a large group) or will I need it with me at all times. &nbsp;If I need my bag at all times, then I need a light small crossbody.&nbsp;<div>&nbsp;<div>Otherwise re What to wear, 100% with Bijou, wear what makes you feel great and confident&nbsp;</p> <p>of ourse I’m partial to the stain cargo pants, but that’s me, and you need &nbsp;to do what’s right for you.&nbsp;</div></div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264594 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:49:42 +0000 April 2264594@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Satin cargo pants?&nbsp; &lt;swoon&gt; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264588 Thu, 26 May 2022 10:10:53 +0000 Jenni NZ 2264588@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Reddish orange dress with gold loafers. And the cardigan in pic 4- either that colour or any other colour you feel tones in. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264576 Thu, 26 May 2022 08:07:08 +0000 Stagiaire Fash 2264576@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Carol and Bijou are on the mark. Your outfit can strike the right tone but once it’s set the scene, your positive, sincere, kind personality is what you want to be center stage. </p> <p>28 is hot. How can you wear a leather jacket or boots in that weather? </p> <p>Shiny shoes or sandals sound right for hanging out for drinks. I vote for the pants or the 3/4 sleeve dress, cause it might not need a topper. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264565 Thu, 26 May 2022 06:02:49 +0000 Bijou 2264565@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wear what makes you feel great and confident. You want people to remember the person, not the outfit, so wearing what makes you feel comfortable and confident would always get my vote.&nbsp;</p> <p>You really can't go wrong with any of the options you have put forward. That said, I really love the look of your orange dress and also the satin cargo pants which would be beautiful with a 3/4 sleeve tee.</p> <p>As a topper either 3 or 4 is lovely and it depends upon how cold it is as to whether you need to warmth of a leather jacket or a lighter cardigan. As for shoes, your tassel loafers look very chic, but if it is extremely rainy, your boots are fab too! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264564 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:54:01 +0000 Zaeobi 2264564@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you everyone, for your quick input! Based on your suggestions, these are the choices I've narrowed it down to so far: </p> <p>---</p> <p>Dresses:<br /> 1) B.Young deep orangey red 3/4 maxi dress: (maybe with combat boots?)<br /> 2) Mango marigold tank maxi: (w/ a topper) </p> <p>Toppers:<br /> 3) Thrifted chocolate leather jacket: (worn open or half zipped up like this?)<br /> 4) Seasalt vanessa cardigan: (have a bunch of these, so you can suggest other colours!)<br /> 5) simple cotton top: (also have many of these, in 3/4 or long sleeved options) </p> <p>Bottoms:<br /> 6) Parallel Lines satin cargo pants: (might be more practical for rain (can tuck in the pocket 'streamers' lol), but with which topper/ shoes? Combat boots = too much?) </p> <p>Shoes:<br /> 7) FitFlop Heda sandals: (despite possible rain, these stay stable due to the platform)<br /> 8) FitFlop tassel dorsay loafers: (usually my go-to casual shoe, but too shiny?)<br /> 9) Blondo Mady boots: (they're waterproof! Could unobtrusively 'casualize' #1-2 above?) </p> <p>--- </p> <p>Feel free to chime in with what you think does(n't) work, or if I'm going in totally the wrong direction here? Lol... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-ex-boss-current-boss-future-boss#post-2264563 Thu, 26 May 2022 04:44:36 +0000 CarolS 2264563@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like Sal's suggestion of 'one casual aspect'. I think the odds of you dressing in a way that will give a future boss the wrong impression are literally zero. They know it is a casual event and not a job interview. You will not Show up some midriff baring micro mini with half a dozen questionable tattoos showing. Rather, they will see you looking fab and casually polished - and they will see you are the kind of person who maintains positive relationships with past bosses and colleagues. Winner all around. Call it casual with a professional slant or professional with enough casual to be fu - either way, I'm confident you've got this! </p>