THE RIGHT OUTFIT FOR THE RIGHT OCCASION

Yesterday I had a  meeting with an important manager, and my big confusion was... how to dress for this occasion that you can't dress that crazy or that rocker, it needs to be a very classy and conservative look. Well at least it's that image that i wanted to give, but I didnt want to look boring neither.
In such a  looong time that I wasn't spending that long thinking inside of  my closet-what the hell do i wear for this meeting?, sometimes can be really frustrating.

So i made it simple, blue jeans never fail in any occasion and decided to go with a pretty vintage blouse with white spots and laced in the top of the sleeves, a black blazer and a simple black purse .

Black blazer by Armani Exchange, blue jeans by Levi's, blouse by vintage, black purse by Carmen Steffens

Finally I felt really good and comfortable and the meeting went really good, just crossing fingers I can start working with him so he can guide me in my acting career.

Here are four simple rules to feel confident and will guarantee a  great impression.

1. Be Smart

It is very important to look smart when attending a meeting, even if you are not required to wear a suit. If you are required to wear a suit, then men should wear a tie as it pulls the suit together formally. Remember that dressing well gives an impression of respect to your colleagues.

In many industries your presentation to clients is crucial so it is important, particularly in interviews, that your outfit is clean and well presented. Make sure your shoes are not dirty and be careful that there are no marks on your clothes or loose threads hanging from seams. This may appear sloppy and it is possible that others may not take you seriously.

2. Be Simple

Simplicity is genius and crucial when deciding what to wear to a meeting. If your clothes are too busy or loud it will detract from you and others may not be able to concentrate on what you have to say.

A white shirt should always be a wardrobe staple for men and women as it can be dressed up or down, depending on the tone of the meeting. A clean, crisp white shirt will look good with a smart suit and tie but also tucked into jeans.

3. Be Comfortable

If you are uncomfortable in the clothes you are wearing it is quite likely that you will not be able to concentrate fully in the meeting. It is important to wear something that makes you feel confident. So choose something well fitting i.e. not too tight, too short or too revealing.

4. Be Yourself

The famous British broadcaster Michael Parkinson said, ‘confidence has a lot to do with interviewing’ and this is true of any meeting. Your attire plays a supporting role to your character, so wear something that compliments your personality rather than over taking it. You should speak for yourself and not let your clothes speaks for you.

So those are four simple rules of thumb to help with any wardrobe queries you may have. The most important thing is to dress appropriately as you are ultimately there to do business. So if in doubt try and gauge the tone of the meeting before hand.