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I have two jobs this weekend and one is tomorrow as a "patient" at a dental office. I am to wear "nice blouses in pretty colors, sweater, nice slacks."

The second shoot is for an "investment company" on Sunday and I am to wear: "Upscale office attire - Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, Theory type looks ranging from suits, to slacks w/blouses, sweater sets, skirts, heels, etc. I also have to bring "upscale casual looks" (this one is throwing me for some reason), something I'd wear to a nice lunch, or a meeting." Also mentioned: No busy patterns, logos & try to stay away from solid black looks." I haven't bought that Indigo Theory suit yet, so I may have to put together my navy blazer with my navy pants, if called upon. Hopefully, something here will work. Thank you for looking and I'm open to your advice and suggestions. I usually bring more than I need, but feel a bit better doing so. I'm bringing pearls also, but didn't show these.

Here's what I've put together:
1 Turquoise Zara V-neck with taupe-brown INC pants and BB white-black striped shirt (I can also use black ponte pants). I was thinking of this one for the "dental office."
2 Fuchsia & navy pants-waistcoat set or Gray jacket with Talbots burgundy top and black ponte pants (Gray jacket for the "investment firm"?)
3 & 4 Newly-purchased BR Gray metallic tweed pencil skirt with cream top, or red top (I was thinking of this for the "investment firm."
5 Yellow Halogen skirt with cream top
6 Navy Zara V-neck, aqua Paige jeans and scarf
7 Misc. skirt, Thalian gray trousers, somewhat tired-looking sweater set
8 Misc. top, gray Thalian trousers, red sweater set (as in 7)
9 RL sweaters, white BB shirt, J. Crew Popover (concerned about these as they don't like busy patterns
10 Navy J. Crew School Boy Blazer & Mint BB shirt, B&W tweed Chanel-like jacket with Zara V-neck
11 Carrot Cake I made last night and frosted this a.m. with cream cheese frosting for my nephew and girlfriend who are coming over tonight

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13 years ago

Meredith1953

Veteran

Wow Vicki!
They all look great. You ought to be able to pull off any look with this assortment of lovely clothing to work with!

Makrame

I don't have any advice but just wanted to say the pictures are so colorful and fun, they sort of look like windows of a great boutique (and perhaps a gourmet bakery?).

jayne

I vote the grey jacket for the investment firm, in 2 and does the skirt in 3 match well enough to go with, or do you need slacks?

I liked the first outfit with the neat turquoise for dental office or the blouses from 8 & 4 with slacks.

good luck, loved the pointy shoes for the firm!

Anonymous

How many outfits or wardrobe changes do you need per job?

Suz

(website)

Wow, Vicki, can I come play in your closet? These are all lovely pieces! I think you have what it takes here for both the casual and the "investment" shoot. Lovely! Do you want to show us some of the outfits in action (a lot of work, I know, to try on and model them all, but fun for us!)

The cake looks yummy, too!

Vicki

Wow, Jayne, I didn't even think of the horizontal tweed skirt with the gray jacket. Excellent idea, and when I get home I'll take a closer look. Zap, I think I only need one outfit for each. Suz, I know it would be best to show & tell, because that tells the true story. I'm jammin' at the moment and when I leave for the job tomorrow, I'll be sure and take a photo and do the same on Sunday. I really appreciate all of you lending your voice.

texstyle

Definitely try the tweed skirt with the gray jacket! That's the first thing I noticed. All great items to choose from!

Inge

Moderator

First of all: congratulations on all your new projects, Vicki, how exciting!
Secondly: that cake looks gorgeous (and delicious).

You have some beautiful sets here already.
I love 1 as is for the "dental office", the taupe-brown pants will feel more Spring-y than black ponte pants, I think?

I really love how sharp the fuchsia shirt looks with the navy waistcoat, but the light grey with the burgundy is gorgeous too.

If the navy-emerald striped J. Crew popover (we're twins again;-) isn't considered "too busy", perhaps you could try pairing this with your navy pants (or black ponte pants) and the black & white Dr. Martens oxfords for an "upscale casual look"? If you feel that you need a jacket, maybe add the navy school boy blazer (pic 10).

I hope you have tons of fun, and do keep us posted!

Vicki! How exciting. I'd love to come frolic in your closet with you because your clothes are so much fun!

The first outfit looks great for the dental patient!

For the second job, I wouldn't wear the striped popover, the dotted skirt and maybe not even the Chanel style jacket. If you are cast as the Financial Advisor, you'll need a blazer for sure. And I love you in a collared shirt, so maybe the grey blazer and eggplant shirt? It seems very conservative and subdued. They might not be using the ad specifically "Spring" so even though I adore the orchid shirt/navy waistcoat it might be better to go for a more subdued color scheme.

I'm guessing the upscale casual outfit would be for the client to wear. Maybe the white shirt and pearls with the red sweater from your twinset? I love the black shirt with the dots but they might consider that a "busy pattern". Good luck!

I thought the carrot cake was a hat from the thumbnail!

ManidipaM

I like what you've got for the dental appointment! Wouldn't disturb that, though you could use the red cardi instead of the blue sweater too, of course. With the grey trousers.

For the investment firm, I like the grey and purple combo you have, as well as the tweed skirt with white shirt and grey or navy blazer.

For the 'upscale-casual out to lunch or interview', how about the dotty skirt with the Chanel-esque jacket over it, and white top under?

Deborah

Vicki, these combinations all look good. My only concern is the J Crew popover as it might be considered too busy and some people veer away from strips on camera.

Hope you have fun. Sounds like the jobs are starting to come in for you. Do you have to travel far for these two?

Angie

Fashion Stylist

(I'll take a slice of carrot cake please).

All the combinations are great! But for the camera in that type of setting, it's best to stay away from small stripes and patterns. The false plains and larger patterns work well.

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