I really enjoyed the following blog post that resulted from a workshop for women in politics. It is very versatile and cohesive, and given the 30x30 challenge going on here in the YLF forums, I thought others might be interested in it, too. I think it's much more broadly applicable to women in professional roles that need a versatile and approachable/relatable wardrobe that runs the continuum from smart casual to corporate depending on day's agenda.
This is the kind of capsule that I'm trying to base my weight loss transition wardrobes on. The issue of approachable/relatable resonated with me, especially at my mid-career stage where I've already established my expertise and now want to ensure that, for most day-to-day work events, I am 'approachable' and 'relatable' to more junior scientists so that they are willing to brainstorm, take changes, and initiate. I move to the more business-like outfits for invited talks and high profile meetings and like that they put mix-and-match rather than a matching pant suit for those purposes. I would add a pencil skirt, another top, another sheath dress, a pair of colorful block heel pumps, and a scarf, and I would be set for a season.
