https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Fri, 01 May 2026 16:50:48 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335543 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 02:09:08 +0000 Sveta 1335543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I really like it! I always thought that pastels do not look good with black but this is stellar! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335532 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 02:02:19 +0000 Debbie 1335532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this! An idea for the same black dress. Thank-you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335498 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 01:25:19 +0000 Anonymous 1335498@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just perfect for the occasion or anytime you need an interesting corporate look. I hope your tootsies feel better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335437 Wed, 20 Aug 2014 00:08:19 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1335437@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shannon, your outfit is crisp, with the soft touch of the light blue blazer. Perfect for the occasion. The shoes are a great choice. Sorry to hear your feet are sore, but I bet your icing and stretching will have you back in shape again by morning. Some serious arch support is in order for tomorrow, I'm guessing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335405 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 23:26:51 +0000 Aida 1335405@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Gorgeous classic business look Shannon! I adore the pairing of light blue and animal print with the black; I'm planning on pairing my black with loads of pastels this winter, it's my current favorite way to wear black. The leo print adds some extra interest and texture, and the contrast sleeve cuff adds a great additional light element. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335316 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:54:38 +0000 rachylou 1335316@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great outfit, Shannon! Simple, polished, not stiff. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335276 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 21:05:41 +0000 jackiec 1335276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh I really like this! The shoes are just so unexpected, yet understated, yet fun. What a versatile dress... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335267 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 20:50:50 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1335267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all - finished the first two interviews. The rest are on Thursday.</p> <p>I felt completely appropriate for the occasion and the first candidate actually mentioned my shoes! Sadly Shedev, my feet are quite sore from these shoes now so will be glad to get them off when I get home and stretch/ice for my PF issues. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1335067 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 16:28:04 +0000 shedev 1335067@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You nailed it, Shannon. I'm glad that your foot issues are resolving. The pumps are nice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334987 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:19:48 +0000 Zibbets 1334987@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect mix of approchability and corporate dress code. YLF!<br />…P.S. I'm swooning over the shoes. Gorgeous. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334984 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:16:34 +0000 Anonymous 1334984@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Very nice! &nbsp;Love the unexpected light blue - and I like that polkadot lining- lightens the mood &nbsp;An animal print shoe is always great , isn't it? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334973 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:04:01 +0000 Marian Rothschild 1334973@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you want to project approachability, light colors will do that. Dark colors send the message of uninviting. A way to soften black is to add the light jacket, so great choice there. Classic is always the way to go for corporate or business appropriate. You can still show some individuality with accessories and shoes like the animal print pumps, which I love.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334931 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 14:14:36 +0000 Angie 1334931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Professional Chic, darling. The shoes add an element of Shannon-Fun. xo </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334914 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:55:00 +0000 lyn67 1334914@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It's not odd, at all. Each piece is dressy enough to be thrown in there fearless. The black dress pulls together&nbsp;all the ends(the pastel blue, and the animals). I like it also because it's not &nbsp;too sober and still summery enough &nbsp;for&nbsp;spreading &nbsp;a bit of ease to the candidates. Great job! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334908 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:49:36 +0000 Neel 1334908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You are a sweetheart Shannon to think about the interviewee :). I wish all interviewers were like you!</p> <p>Although black, pale blue, animal print doesn't sound like a regular combo, this outfit is a perfect 10! The clutch bookends the shoes beautifully. Love it! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334894 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 13:35:13 +0000 Alexandra 1334894@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Beautiful! It all works well together. And what Suz said. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334864 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:23:50 +0000 Deborah 1334864@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow stunning! The pale blue and black is so beautiful together. And no kidding, perhaps we should be calling this the "magic dress"! You really nailed what you were going for Shannon. You exude confidence and warmth in this outfit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334861 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:17:00 +0000 catherine 1334861@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Perfect. You look great. I wish you had been on my interview committee ;). </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334855 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:11:47 +0000 Suz 1334855@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love this, Shannon. You look cool, professional, yet fun.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334845 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 12:02:30 +0000 Tanya 1334845@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think you nailed it Shannon.&nbsp; The shoes add a playful touch. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334840 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:52:55 +0000 Thistle 1334840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>You look terrific. You nailed the look you were going for.</p> <p>That EF dress has really been a workhorse for you. Great addition to your wardrobe! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334823 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:25:10 +0000 cheryle (Dianthus) 1334823@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sometimes it is the small detail that makes an outfit. &nbsp;I like the little polka dots on the lining of the jacket and how they tie in the black of the dress with the lighter jacket. &nbsp;The animal print shoe adds nice pattern to the mix.</p> <p>Good luck with the interviews. &nbsp;Hopefully you will find the right candidate for the position. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334821 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:24:44 +0000 Jaime 1334821@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Love the unexpected mix of colors and the animal print. Works wonderfully! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334818 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:22:28 +0000 Anonymous 1334818@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Great look Shannon, I think you nailed it. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/wiw-corporate-approachable#post-1334813 Tue, 19 Aug 2014 11:17:19 +0000 Transcona Shannon 1334813@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a participant on an interview panel later this afternoon so wanted to wear an outfit that was appropriately "corporate" in nature but also exuded approachability and a hint of fun. Being interviewed is a stressful situation and having been the interviewee, I know that being surrounded by a panel of suits can be incredibly intimidating.</p> <p>My outfit started with my black EF drape front dress - this dress is like an enigma - it can change and look different depending on what you pair with it. Love that. I topped the dress with my pastel blue suit jacket to lighten the overall look and give depth to both the black and the pale blue due to the contrast. For shoes, I went with my animal print chunky heeled pumps. My plantar fasciitis is starting to wane and these pumps are very comfortable so time to bring them out again. Plus the animal print is my hint at fun.</p> <p>For accessories I went with my black patent leather sleek fold-over clutch, silver/black bracelet watch, silver wedding band and black/white specs.</p> <p>This might seem like an odd grouping - black, pastel blue and animal print - does it work? As always, all comment/suggestions welcome.</p> <p>Blazer: Anne Klein Petite<br />Dress: Eileen Fisher (eBay)<br />Shoes: Cole Haan<br />Watch: Gucci (thrifted) </p>