Q&A for How to Dress Professionally

For a man, business formal means a full suit with a tie, a belt, and nice shoes. For a woman, business formal can also be a suit, or it can be a pencil skirt or shift dress with a fitted blazer and heels or pumps. They make blazers now that look great on women. They give you a waist, and they're cut higher up on the armpit so they flatter your arms.

A few blazers, pants, modest dresses and blouses and knee-length skirts should be sufficient. Add in some ballet flats and comfortable heels to wear, and you're all set.

That's a great choice for a business casual workplace.

A cotton dress can be the perfect choice. Just be sure that it is not too revealing or casual, and in good taste. Pair with appropriately professional shoes.

Some junior clothes do work fine, if this is your best source of clothes that fit well. Just be sure the styling is appropriate for you. You may also want to look at sources for petite women as well, online if not available readily in your area.

Dresses are not the only thing professional women wear. Try a plain pair of pants (not jeans or leggings) with an appropriate top.

Yes. You should always wear a belt and tuck in your shirt when going to work.

It depends on the fair and what will be happening. Business casual will be most likely appropriate, but if there are some powerful people around a more formal look would be necessary. Also, be sure to wear close-toed shoes.

You can wear it up or down, as long as it looks neat and well-kept.

Pants are perfectly acceptable interview clothing for women. Pair with a nice blouse and blazer, and you have a great power outfit.

It depends on what you are comfortable with, but you can wear either.

Yes, it is. No matter what profession you work in, you should have natural makeup unless requested otherwise.

A suit is a great choice! Just remember to select conservative colors and limit your makeup and accessories.

You can wear colours at work but probably stick to the basics. You want to look professional no matter what, but it is fine to go to work in a pantsuit with a red shirt, or a blue shirt. Just make sure you do not show a big cleavage and try not to wear anything short.

At a tech start, up you can wear nearly anything. Maybe, instead of wearing a full suit ,you can wear a shirt and jeans, or a T-shirt jeans and maybe a blazer. Wear what makes you feel comfortable and the rest will follow.

A dark brown suit would be totally professional for a law practice job. Those working in the legal field are often quite conservative when it comes to clothing, and good color choices for suits would be navy blue, black, dark brown, charcoal gray and deep green.

A skirt suit is a combination of a suit jacket with a skirt made from the same cloth in the same color as the suit jacket. They are sold together as a set and match perfectly. The length of the skirt will vary from mid thigh to ankle, depending on the style you're after but the usual length will be above the knees.

Yes, provided the sweater is in good shape and of quality material, that would be a most suitable combination for casual Friday. Flats are fine for the office these days, especially with dress pants.