Q&A: What to Wear to Work in Miami
May 24th, 2007
Q: I’m attending a business conference in Miami with my boyfriend in July. I want to look fashion-forward but not out of place. What should I wear to the day gallery sessions and the after parties?
A: Miami style is fashion-forward and very body conscious. But since you’ll be there on business, balance that image consciousness with business-appropriate attire that will help you beat the humidity and the heat.
For your day sessions, we have four outfit suggestions:
(1) Button-down shirt + Wide Belt + Pencil Skirt
(2) Cropped Jacket + Patterned Sheath Dress
(3) Floaty Blouse + Pencil Skirt
(4) Shirtdress
As for the evening after parties, remember that you’re still at a business conference. Avoid overtly sexy styles, like deep plunging necklines and strapless dresses. We’d recommend either wearing a dress–wrap dresses are simple and chic–or a blouse-skirt combination. Stand out from the crowd not for the silhouette–but for the colors and the patterns you choose to wear. Don’t be afraid to sport bright colors–they’re both on-trend and appropriate for Miami’s tropical weather.
One last thing–afternoon thunderstorms are quite common during the summer. Don’t forget your umbrella and rain jacket!
Pictured: Crochet Button Shirtdress | $148 at Banana Republic.
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3 Comments
1. Miss G | May 25th, 2007 at 6:19 am
hi i have 2 questions.
1. I am 19,Asian and i want to try the fedora trend but i don’t know how to pull it off without looking strange. i live in a country & is studyn @a college where ppl r quite resistant to change. help?
2. i am 5 ft 1″. And i am interested in a long flowy A-Line skirt which has vertical detailing(3/4 of the skirt) n horizontal detailing on the bottom. how( or can i ) do i pull this look off without looking shorter than i am? note: i am s lil chubby.
Thanks!
2. The Space Between My Peer&hellip | May 25th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
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3. Carrie | February 5th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
I am attending a formal event that’s theme is “Miama Fashion Forward”. I have never attended an event like this what type of formal dress should I buy. Also it is for the American Heart Assoc. so it should be some shade of ‘red’. Any fashion ideas/help would be appeciated.