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The New Business Casual: Summer Conference Style

July 23rd, 2012  |  Published in Style Guides, Women's Fashion  |  2 Comments

This week is full of conferences in Seattle, from Microsoft’s TechReady event to SEOmoz’s MozCon. Living in Seattle we’re fortunate to have big brands with a laid back attitude, so what is acceptable attire at these conferences are different than the old school way of thought. It seems more and more conferences are letting loose and offering a common ground for attendees to be comfortable and stand out. Thus, we’ve created a summer conference style guide to help you rethink business casual. Get ready to make an impression (don’t forget those business cards!).

Old School DOs and DON’Ts

  • DO stay neutral for professional conferences stuck in the old school of thought.
  • DO wear sturdy shoes. Get modestly playful with the shape, but keep it essentially close toed.
  • DO choose a cap-sleeved dress in order to stay cool, but still be professional in the summer months.
  • DON’T over accessorize. A few key subdued statement pieces are enough.



    • New School DOs and DON’Ts

  • DO add some color!
  • DO slightly dress up casual pieces, like a light-weight chambray shirt.
  • DO take advantage of more casual affairs and wear smart flats.
  • DON’T forget tailoring. Fit is always important. The low key vibe is not an excuse to look sloppy.

    • The New Business Conference Wardrobe
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    1. Carla says:

      July 25th, 2012 at 1:19 am (#)

      cool post.

    2. Cristiana says:

      July 27th, 2012 at 12:12 pm (#)

      nice this one is really cool

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