The release of Sex in the City, the movie, opens a new chapter in the history of fashion. The movie promotes provocative and extravagant clothes and almost introduces a new dress code for a working girl.
I personally like a unique style that is appropriate for every occasion. Different industries allow or require different dress codes, and a skirt, suitable for an MTV host, will not work in the consulting world. Unless, of course, you have a different motive. Some refer to it as a liberation of the feminine powers. However, over the years in the corporate world, I have not seen a single man wearing a dramatic suit to work or a flashy top that reveals too much cleavage. Yet, I have seen plenty of women that succeeded to rise above their opposite sex in this area.
I find it extremely distractive during a meeting to listen to a woman in her late 50's dressed in a pair of white see-through pants and a bright orange T-Shirt that exposes more of her features that I would like to see. I cannot help but wonder whether she forgot to change her beach outfit before coming to work. I also tend to ignore her project related comments and consult with a more conventional fashionista.
After all, your outfit not only makes a fashion statement, but also speaks for who you are and represents your believes, professionalism, and a company you work for in front of your clients. Most successful women who reached the C levels on the corporate ladder favor a conservative style in their work clothes selection. Their corporate wardrobe is filled with black and white, dark blue, gray colors and pastel shades, occasionally sparking with a red scarf from Hermes.
Even Miranda Priestly, the queen of the fashion industry, played by Meryl Streep in the Devil Wears Prada is portrayed as an elegant fiend in her fashionable yet conservative office attire. It is definitely easier to boss around or engage in unpleasant arguments dressed as a professional without noisy jewelry or flip-flops and a too-tight blouse.
Where to shop: ZARA, Banana Republic, MEXX, KennethCole are moderately priced stores that offer classic collections for an every day working gal. For those in the "first class" - boutiques and various designer stores (Armani suits fit great).
What to wear: suits, pants, shirts that are not too tight, too small or see-through. Shoes, preferably polished. No flip-flops or snickers unless your company allows casual Fridays and you are not at a client site.
Makeup: moderate; no smoky eyes, red lipstick that screams bite me.
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