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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
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Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:39:38 PM
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Ok, I need some major help here. I will be doing my intership in Texas and I need professional (think suits here) for the work environment but I don't want to die from the heat and humidity. Mind you- I spent the last 2 years in Mommy mode and before that, in uniform, so getting dressed was a breeze!!! 
I don't know anything about being a business professional. I look in all the stores and only see suits. I am really bad at shopping. I will be dealing with people like the CEO, upper level management as well as being a manager. Don't know why they would hire me when I can't even dress myself!!! 
I also like versatility and simplicity- nothing fussy or something I would hate to wear all day. A few pieces could transition over to everyday wear. (Do flip flops and cowgirl boots go with a suit...  )
I don't want to be wearing panty hose if I can avoid it. That just makes me hot thinking about it. I was thinking more loose, wide leg pants and a simple, light color top. But that is all I can think of!!
HELP!!!
Cheers,
Heather |
Edited by - catscharm74 on Jan 23 2008 1:41:12 PM |
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:44:33 PM
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When I was working in a law firm, and when I do work as a mediator, I have two suits - one dark gray wool that I wear in the winter/fall and one darker cream linen that I wear in the spring/summer. They are both the exact same style and I splurged and bought them from J. Crew. Ann Taylor has some beauties, too. Mine have a sleeveless "sheath" dress and a shaped jacket. I think I look better in dresses than skirts - the line is so nice. In the winter, I can put a think turtleneck under the dress and it looks great, and in the summer, if it's really hot, a nice cotton sweater over the dress works well, too.
I don't do this kind of work anymore, really, so I'm not real up on the trends, but I think something simple, like you were saying, might work well. If it's a new job - and I take it that it is, maybe just purchase one suit, wear it as many ways as possible, then see what the job is like and you can buy more pieces to wear if you need them once you see how it goes and what "works" for where you'll be.
What kind of internship will it be? I worked for quite a while in manufacturing - safety compliance and human resources. It can be really interesting!
XOXO, Libbie
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:48:03 PM
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I will be working in the Health Administration Department for a major hospital in Texas. Part of my job is learning the paperwork and the ins and out and part being a manager. So I need to look professional so I am taken seriously. I already know I will not wear hi-heels- with a bad back, this doesn't work for me. The only heel I can wear is a thicker type, most likely in a boot style.
Thanks for the ideas!!
Cheers,
Heather |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:53:40 PM
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Around here, most women don't wear hose in the summertime. Just be sure your legs are in great condition -- tanned/bronzed and shaved! I like the suggestion of having one suit to start with. Lots of places dress more casually these days -- you can always tell the newbies wearing their navy 'interview suits'. But you do need to see how others dress.
And many places are overly airconditioned == you may find that you need to keep a light sweater at the office.
Sounds like a great opportunity. Good luck.
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Libbie
Farmgirl Connection Cultivator
3579 Posts
Anne E.
Elsinore
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 1:54:32 PM
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It's great that "ballet-slipper-style" flats are "in," then, isn't it! I really would then take a look at J-Crew's website for suits - just for ideas, even...
XOXO, Libbie
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4853 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 2:01:37 PM
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Three words. Ann Taylor Loft. Go there, do not delay, hit the clearance rack for great deals, feminine style and classics you can wear for years to come. I have pants from there from 4 years ago that I'm still wearing and they look great. Not a lot of "trend" but definitely high style and great work pieces.
I'm a paralegal, and we have a very visible office so I like to look nice. I do alot of lighter linen wide-legged pants in warm weather, with a beautiful lacey shirt, and strappy heels. Think Audrey Hepburn, and that's my summer look for the office. Lot's of black and white, navy and white, greys, etc...often throw in some color, but rarely, cuz I'm just like that. Throw in a strand of pearls and you've got it, baby!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 2:03:05 PM
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Baller-slipper shoes = happy feet = happy Mama!!! LOL
I have also seen in the Garnet Hill catalog a pretty jersey wrap dress in a dark gray and the girl had on flats. I could add some nice jewelry for pop and to make it look a little richer...
I have been out of the actual "office" environment since 1995, so I think things have changed... ; )
Cheers,
Heather |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 2:07:02 PM
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Yes I Love Ms. Audrey and Ms. Katharine Hepburn!!! Them girls are my idols!! I actually have been looking at this book on Katharine Hepburns life at home that I have had forever and she only wore pants, flats and long tunic shirts, with things underneath to keep warm. She was always elegant to me!!!
Jonni- I will go take a look tomorrow. I didn't realize we had an Ann Taylor Loft here, so Yippie for me!!! Thanks..
Cheers,
Heather |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Firemama
True Blue Farmgirl
1731 Posts
Amanda
Medical Lake
WA
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 3:21:59 PM
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Heather I was thinking the samething Libbie said, I worked in the Funeral Industry in California, and its HOT in the valley outside doing a funeral/graveside, sleeveless is BEST!! You still have your jacket/blazer on but you arent stuffed inside it with a button up. I hope you find what you are looking for.
Mama to 2
I am who I am
FarmGirl# 20
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 3:23:22 PM
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Definitely hit the Ann Taylor Loft store, rather than the webpage. There's SOOO much more and they also have petites, unlike other lines of clothing. Both lines are exactly the same, not like "oh, here's career clothing for real ladies, and here's career clothing for petite women who want to look like dolls"
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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BarefootGoatGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1495 Posts
Corrine
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 4:23:11 PM
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would it be too casual to pair rayon skirts with a sold linnen blazer and light weight shell? that way you could buy one expensive piece -the balzer-and several less expensive pieces -mix/match skirts and shells-for a varried look.
What we write today slipped into our souls some other day when we were alone and doing nothing.
-Brenda Ueland
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 4:29:16 PM
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I was thinking linen too. I know they have some that is less wrinkable out there. Thanks for reminding me!!!
Cheers,
Heather |
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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Lizabeth
True Blue Farmgirl
560 Posts
Washington
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nitere
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Amy
Hickory
NC
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 8:31:50 PM
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i must be tired... i read the title of this thread as hot "weather professional" clothing. so i was thinking like hot meteorologist or something. i need to go to bed.
i do think ann taylor loft has some very nice things.
farmgirl sister #37
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 8:33:23 PM
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Oh AMY!!! HA!!!
Cheers,
Heather |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jan 23 2008 : 9:44:20 PM
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Clarks makes the most comfy dress shoes to wear. If you will be in a hospital setting, I would say that there will be a lot of walking. I have a few pairs of their shoes that are easy to get on and they come in a variety of colors.
For clothes, stores are getting ready to have their spring merchandise out...then again most had it out at Christmas time. I suggest getting pieces that you can wear almost year round. Buy simple button up dress shirts that are short sleeve or sleeveless. Talbot Outlet stores and Dress Barn have some wonderful clothes from my experience. Dress Barn doesn't have "all dresses".
Like you, I hate wearing skirts. I usually wore black or khaki or grey dress slacks and a nice sweater or shirt. You can also get a nice dress jacket or two and perhaps a sweater jacket (thin one).
~Jessica in Kentucky & Miss Wilma's Niece~
Gardening is a way of showing that you believe in tomorrow...
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