https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:04:56 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1130182 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:45:02 +0000 Neel 1130182@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Since I am late, I will just wait for your WIW ...... I am sure you would look killer gorgeous in whatever you choose to wear! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1130181 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:37:01 +0000 lyn* 1130181@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best of luck tomorrow, Shannon </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1130175 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 08:17:39 +0000 Deborah 1130175@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, I'm so late and no doubt you have this all worked out. You have so many fab combinations that I am sure you will look totally fab on Day one. Best of luck, will be thinking of you:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1129939 Mon, 06 Jan 2014 01:25:07 +0000 Susie 1129939@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You have gotten great suggestions, Shannon, and, more importantly, you have such a knack for putting together winning looks that I know you will look fab!</p> <p>Congrats on the new job and best of luck on your first day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1129827 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 23:12:12 +0000 unfrumped 1129827@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Best of luck! Not much to add but say one of your sheath dresses + blazer or pencil skirt + blazer + tights and maybe more conservative booties, or dark dress pants if super cold. Suggest somewhat neutral or at least classic color combos at first, but you have a lot of great items in black, white, gray, navy, cobalt . And pick your malfunction-proof items re waistbands or not, shoes you trust, that sort of thing. Once you get through the first week it won't seem such an issue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1129761 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 22:10:44 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1129761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thank you all so much for your invaluable input. </p> <p>Jenava - isn't it exciting? We'll have to check and see how we both did at the end of tomorrow. I like your outfit ideas and agree that a dress or skirt combo makes the best first impression. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1129643 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:45:03 +0000 carambola 1129643@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just wanted to wish you good luck! I am sure you will look and be fantastic! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day/page/2#post-1129639 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 19:39:08 +0000 Jenava 1129639@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>TS, It's my first day as well!!</p> <p>After MUCH thought (channeling all my nerves into deciding what to wear, naturally), I am going to wear either a sheath dress and topper OR a pencil and button-down with a&nbsp;cashmere sweater. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>I decided to definitely wear a skirt or dress, as after a lot of looking around at blogs and articles I decided skirts and dresses will just look nicer and I want to make a good first impression, as I will be meeting quite a few new people, I suspect!</p> <p>Good luck! &nbsp;I'm making a change after almost 7 years, and am changing industries. &nbsp;I imagine that after such a long stint it will be both exhilarating and terrifying for a while. &nbsp;You are beautiful, creative and brilliant, though; I'm sure you'll nail it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129582 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 18:08:13 +0000 Beth Ann 1129582@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes to something tried and true, with a high happiness quotient.&nbsp; I also second a dress or skirt, because I think they're still perceived as a more conservative, dressy choice.</p> <p>Go get 'em, Shannon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129442 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 15:46:58 +0000 Angie 1129442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are going to do great, and will knock their socks off in no time.&nbsp;</p> <p>I was going to suggest a tried and tested fave of 2013 - an outfit that you popped onto my best of thread last week.&nbsp;</p> <p>Good luck, sweet Shannon. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129412 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 15:00:32 +0000 Jewell 1129412@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the ideas that have been given, so nothing to add other than GOOD LUCK!! I hope you have a great day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129390 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:35:22 +0000 gryffin 1129390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon - I thik Mk and the others nailed it!!&nbsp; Where what you feel fab in and of course the interview attire is lucky and well received!!&nbsp; Just wanted to wish you best of luck and hope you enjoy your first day!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129389 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:33:14 +0000 Anonymous 1129389@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>your outfits are awesome so I think you have that covered. I do second the idea of something you are very comfortable in. Sometimes our nerves make us sensitive (heat, prickly fibres) you don't want to be pulling or fussing with an item all day :)</p> <p>good luck, you will be amazing </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129386 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:29:08 +0000 Sarah A 1129386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you are sorted (I like the dress and blazer idea, it's a signature Shannon outfit to me while still having options toward the quite classic and hopefully you wont overheat with just hose on your legs). Hope you have a great first day tomorrow! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129372 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 14:00:41 +0000 Summer 1129372@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also nothing to add, but congratulations on the new job and hope the first day is great! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129368 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 13:55:20 +0000 CocoLion 1129368@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So exciting! &nbsp;A classic approach for the beginning might work best, until you get to know everyone. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129319 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:37:28 +0000 ramya 1129319@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck sweety;) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129318 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 08:35:56 +0000 ManidipaM 1129318@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great ideas aplenty already. Just want to say good luck. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129314 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 07:49:27 +0000 jenanded 1129314@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Good luck... I like the ideas you have received. And a great unusual bag or the like might be a nice conversation starter to make new friends ... you have great style! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129262 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 05:15:34 +0000 catgirl 1129262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, you've gotten great advice and I'm sure you'll look amazing no matter what. Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129212 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:09:37 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1129212@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sveta and Carla - thank you both so much for your good wishes.</p> <p>I'm thinking back to what I saw the other exec assistants wearing when I went for my interviews and the outfits weren't super dressy so I at least know my wardrobe will work for the most part. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129210 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 04:04:09 +0000 Carla 1129210@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>First thought on reading was: "what about parts of your interview outfit?" Then I scrolled down and started reading! LOL! A skirt or dress would probably be best until you've scoped put the office. Honestly, Shannon, your style is so happily spot on day after day, I don't think you should worry. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129200 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:56:42 +0000 Sveta 1129200@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Others have already sorted you out with useful advice but I wanted to wish you good luck for the first day of the new job!<br />Whatever you wear you will do great!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129190 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:48:52 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1129190@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the idea of a dress or skirt too and now I'm thinking of either a black sheath dress and topper, or my black and white Maggy London wrap dress with a topper. And if I wait until it's NOT bitterly cold to wear a dress, we'll be waiting until April! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129188 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:47:29 +0000 Elizabeth P 1129188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Nothing to add, just a big good luck wish! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129183 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:39:42 +0000 Suz 1129183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That makes sense, Shannon. Plus, when we are nervous we can run even warmer. Or freezing cold.&nbsp;</p> <p>How about one of your sheath dresses?&nbsp;</p> <p>For some reason I feel as if a dress or skirt is in order, but that's not absolute. If it is bitter cold then I think pants would make more sense and would be perfectly appropriate.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129177 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:34:24 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1129177@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cross posted Suz - definitely no fiddly bits! I like the idea of a shot of color or black/white which always feels like "me". </p> <p>I definitely need to layer appropriately because based on my interview experience, the office runs warm and combined with my menopausal hot flushes, I may need to shed a blazer throughout the day. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129172 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:29:41 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1129172@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MaryK - what a brilliant idea! I did feel great in both of my interview outfits so would be comfortable with either.</p> <p>Nicole - I totally agree about nothing too "out there" until I have a better idea of the office norm.</p> <p>Sarah - you make an excellent point about my new coworkers feeling some nerves too. I hadn't thought of that at all. </p> <p>Thanks for the suggestions and confidence boost (Caro - I'm looking at you!). Need to do some more thinking... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129170 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 03:26:35 +0000 Suz 1129170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What the others said. Wear a FFB outfit that you know fits you well, makes you feel fantastic, and includes no fiddly bits to bother you during the day. Maybe with a shot of fabulous colour (your cobalt jacket?) or something black and white.&nbsp;</p> <p>You can try out some options for us if you like?&nbsp;</p> <p>I know you will look wonderful, whatever you choose.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/what-to-wear-for-first-day#post-1129129 Sun, 05 Jan 2014 02:37:36 +0000 SarahTheWhite 1129129@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oops. I just read about how much you love blazers... So scratch the sweater idea. You could keep the look softer by going with a lighter colored blazer and/or soft, pretty blouse underneath. </p>