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[cherry]

This is not of the good.

I took a look at the guidelines and dress codes for WEC (Western Engineering Championships) and I think I'm in trouble. Business attire is required for both of my presentations, and it looks like we're expected to dress nicely most of the rest of the time. There's also a formal and a few nights out.

The problem is this.

I own one nice set of clothing. They're my presentation clothes, as well as my formal-type-dance clothes. The rest of the time I live in bunnyhugs and jeans.

I have a pair of black, pinstriped pants, and my choice of the softest,fuzziest yellow crocheted sweater in the world or a black shirt with shiny sleeves.

I don't think that this even counts as business attire.


And I don't still have to get together both of my presentations. Really.


-- Shut up.

Comments

[dkphoenix.livejournal.com]

The black pinstripe pants would likely work. Your best plan is seperates, in my opinion. Get yourself a black blazer, a black skirt, and a pair of black dress pants. Maybe get a pair of gray dress pants too, if budget allows. Then get a few blouses or shells made of a nicer quality t-shirt material (like jersey), that are cut a little bit more tailored than a standard t-shirt, in whatever colors you like. You can find stuff like this at K-Mart or Target, or even - and it pains me to recommend them - Walmart, in the Kathie Lee section. (Maybe Zeller's and Saan too, although I don't have a lot of experience with those stores.) Mix 'em up, along with your pinstriped pants, and you've got a business wardrobe that will pass muster. The different colors of blouses will make it look like a whole new outfit, when you're really wearing the same jacket and pants every day. If you get some khaki style pants and wear them with the blouses or a nice sweater, you've got "business casual". Also invest in a pair of black pumps, flats or 1" heels, that will dress up the outfits even more. Target and Payless are good places for cheap shoes that don't look cheap. Those slightly silky "trouser socks" or "dress socks" you can find at Walmart or Target work underneath pumps, look very nice, and are somewhat warmer than hose.

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

-- I totally forgot about shoes. ::Headthunky::

I have. Um. Several pairs of sneaker, my winters, and a tan pair of tall boots.

I'm so screwed.


Thanks for the advice.

(It should be noted that there was absolutely no correction between the last two lines.)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

I have no idea what your winters are. Possibly boots? So, if you polished them, they might pass muster under slacks. The tan boots'll do great under pants or with your slutty skirt. *g*

Also, what do your friends have? Is there anything that you'll be able to borrow off them?

[cherryice.livejournal.com]

Yeah, 'the winters' is missing the key word of 'boots,' and I don't think they'll do. They look funky with jeans, but they're keep my feet warm at -40...

(Also, I'm not sure if I'm actually going to bring the slutty skirt into play. Grandma says it doesn't look good on me.)

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

So if they're keeping your feet warm in those temperatures, you'll be hideously uncomfotable indoors?

And it was only missing that key word for people like me, who have never, ever had to deal with the concept of snow that doesn't melt on hitting the ground. :P Take the skirt, though, mate. It'll be good for emergencies, if nothing else. Hope the essay writing goes well.

[http://users.livejournal.com/_bounce_/]

even guys shoes will do under pants - they just look fairly neat and *waves hands* nice-shoey.