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TheWorkingWardrobe.Print and TheWorkingWardrobe.Digital is a publication for the working man and the working woman – and their fashions. You will read about styles and accessories for the office, how-to’s, inspiration from what others wear to work, and finally how to put outfits together that are not only appropriate for the workplace, but also compliment your own personality. We don’t believe that work clothing should be cookie cutter and conservative. Here at TheWorkingWardrobe, we help you put that bit of fun into your work wardrobe. Thank you for supporting our publication; and we look forward to working with you! Read our blog at TheWorkingWardrobe.com.
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Six months ago, I met with Rachel Yeomans, editor of TheWorkingWardrobe, to discuss this crazy idea of transforming a blog into a one-off print publication. Crazy huh? To some maybe, but to two women entrenched in the media industry

and the love for any innovative challenge, this was an opportunity knocking. Plus, everyone knows the future of media is no longer concentrated within just one medium (i.e. only digital, only print), but via multi-platform view.

CONSULTANT’S LETTER

In keeping with the a multi-platform stance, TheWorkingWardrobe, an online portal of value-added information on how to remain professional, yet stylish while in the work place, will now guide you not only within the printed pages of its premiere issue --- TheWorkingWardrobe.Print (TWW.Print), but also through a complimentary companion to its print counter-part, a digital storehouse of content per se…introducing TheWorkingWardrobe.Digital (TWW.Digital). TWW.Digital sets out to engage, inform, and entertain the 21st century career woman, all qualities that TheWorkingWardrobe has been doing since its conception.

ENJOY!!!

Tenisha Anderson | President, TenStyle Media, Inc.

Publishing Consultant, TheWorkingWardrobe.Print

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When it comes to the love I have for technology (yes, I am known for answering my tweets before my email), there are times even

I get overwhelmed by not only its presence, but my dependency on it. What would I do if I didn’t have my iPhone during the day to see where and when my next meeting is, and then use my apps

to find it on a map and navigate the train schedule to get me there? The thought of not having Evernote on my iPad makes my breath start to quicken. Would I be able to have meetings without Skype? And no Netflix streaming or Pandora?! I think I need to sit down. Yet in many ways I still am a traditionalist. The books on my Kindle app are overpowered by the books that I have on my overflowing bookshelves. And I’m sorry, but an app will never provide the same romanticism as does a real newspaper. There is a great quote from the novel Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart on the subject: “I remember reading the Times in the subway, folding it awkwardly while leaning against the door, caught up in the words, worried about crashing to the floor or tripping over some lightly clad beauty (there was always at least one), but even more afraid to lose the thread of the article in front of me, my spine banging against the train door, the clatter and drone of the massive machine around me, and me, with my words, brilliantly alone.” I own this book in hardcover. As someone who adores the new and revels in the old, I welcome you to the inaugural issue of TheWorkingWardrobe.Digital. As a blog, TheWorkingWardrobe.com features articles, images, and videos on how you can have more fun with your work wardrobe. After much time and deliberation (and with the help of one amazing publishing consultant), I am thrilled to offer my readers new and in-depth content that can be read and enjoyed by both the traditionalist and the technological savant. Both issues feature different - and yet related - articles, so each medium gives you something new. Do you want to know how to wear one item of clothing several different ways? Read on! Do you want to see how you can wear statement jewelry and fur to the office? Check out the print issue! Better yet, read both! I am extremely excited to have brought TheWorkingWardrobe.com to both your bookshelf and to your computer screen or tablet. Thank you so much to my wonderful team, my family, colleagues and friends - you have all been pivotal in making this happen. And a giant-sized “Thank you!” to you, dear readers. Without you, I wouldn’t have gotten the idea in the first place!

Rachel Yeomans | Editor in Chief

EDITOR’S LETTER

Technologically Speaking...

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06 : our workplace

09 : all the pretty handbags

10 : tech tea time with tessa

12 : making it work: Cocktail dress by night. A statement

tunic by work day. We make the non-workable, work.

17 : wardrobe first-aid

18 : home decor for your office

19 : recipes for working women

20 : the invite detective

Making the non-workable work...page 12

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our WORKPLACE

fashion faux pas: I wear white year round, I don’t really care about the “no-white-after-labor-day” rule! Hehe.

SAYEH PEZESHKI | 9 to 5 Workplace StyleSayeh’s, The Office Stylist, advice ranges from a quick revamp to the desktop to full office makeovers. Her advice has appeared in top media outlets such as Lucky Magazine and Better Homes and Gardens. www.TheOfficeStylist.com

fashion faux pas: Shamelessly mixing black and brown and wearing white year-round.

EMMA PRETTO | DIY & Business TravelA born-and-raised Floridian growing up on the sandy beaches of Pensacola, Emma Jane Pretto learned to love fashion at a young age from her glamorous and trend-setting mother. She now finds herself in Chicago, pursuing a degree in fashion design and hosts her own Etsy shop. Emma is eager to bring a hint of nostalgia, resourcefulness, and creativity to the working world.

fashion faux-pas: White socks, black shoes. Period.RYAN M. BESHEL | Working the Event

At any illustrious Chicago event, Ryan is the man with the bow tie. He is also the man whose drive and ingenuity has led him to hold the position of Public Relations Coordinator for the 900 N. Michigan shops, a recent ship from his role as Director of Runway at Agency Galatea. Ryan has truly made a name for himself in the social scene - you can follow his fashionable ventures through his blog, TheBowTieMemoirs.blogspot.com.

fahion faux pas: Birkenstocks with socks. That’s just wrong.KATE JACOBSEN | Making it Work: Cocktail dress by night. A statement

tunic by work day. We make the non-workable, work.Working as Fashion Assistant at a modeling management company, Agency Galatea, and managing PR for TheWorkingWardrobe, Kate continuously reminisces on how she adores fashion. Kate has held numerous internships in the fashion industry and has loved redefining professional dress through her quirky sense of style.

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fashion faux pas: Even though she works from home and could easily don sweat pants most days, she finds the idea appalling.

BROOKE O’NEILL | All the Pretty HandbagsBrooke O’Neill is a Chicago-based freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications such as Back Stage, Chicago Sun-Times, and Korean Air’s inflight magazine.

fashion faux pas: Not color blindness, but pattern blindness.TESSA AUZA | Tech Tea Time

Tessa Auza is a Social Media Community Manager. When not wrangling tweets or posts, she enjoys a solid swing-out on the dance floor on a regular basis. She recently picked up the ukulele and has no plans of ever putting it down.

fashion faux pas: Ivory corduroy knicker ensemble from high school makes it into the top 3.

LINDA CASSADY | IllustratorLinda Cassady is a Chicago-based illustrator who has spent a lifetime noticing, and believes everything has the ability to be great, given the right attention. She bring this need to “make it better” to every project or idea.

fashion faux pas: Leggings and sweaters that don’t cover your butt...KRISTEN KOCH | Recipes

Retail has been a part of Kristen Koch’s routine since earning her degree in Textiles, Fashion Merchandising, and Design from the University of Rhode Island. Through manager positions at Bloomingdales (and two Golden B Awards), Iridesse, and now Henri Bendel, Kristen has worked long hours and long days, and has loved every minute of it. But that still means she needs to eat - her recipes started as her own hobby. They then turned into a sensation amongst her friends and family through postings on Facebook. She is thrilled to bring her creations to print, and hopes to bring them to your working kitchen!

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GLITZT H E WA R D R O B EWORKING

EDITOR-IN-CHIEFpublishing consultant

managing editor

art director

public relations manager

contributors

Rachel YeomansTenisha AndersonAlan NeffStacey DowgrayKate Jacobsen

Brooke O’NeillKate JacobsenEmma Pretto Kristen Koch Tessa Auza Sayeh Pezeshki Ryan M. Beshel Linda Cassady Lara MillerCASHHIMIHenri Bendel

Thank you to my wonderful colleagues and partners, my dear friends, my support-ers, and my absolutely outstanding family. I wouldn’t be here without you, and nor

would this magazine. I love you all.

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GLITZALL THE PRETTYHANDBAGS

After weeks of GLITTERING HOLIDAY lights, festive parties, and brightly wrapped BAUBLES, January always FEELS A BIT like a slap in the face, doesn’t it?

by Brooke O’Neill

Your RX for Winter Blues

We kiss each other on New Year’s, toss back one last sip of champagne, and hunker down for the rest of winter, our flagging spirits trapped under gray clouds and over-ambitious resolutions.

The standard working woman’s outdoor garb—that bulky, ankle-length North Face coat that seems only to come in black—doesn’t help. Fair enough, when temps drop to -43, sometimes there’s nothing to be done but bundle up in a giant walking quilt. I’m a Chicago girl. I get it.

But slush-filled sidewalks shouldn’t doom you to months of monochrome. You can fight the hazy grays of winter by adding an eye-catching bag to your ensemble. Not only will a stylish satchel hold all your odds and ends, it’ll lift your mood

way more than that boring black laptop case currently draped over

your shoulder. (You know, the free one with your company’s logo and the Velcro fasteners.) For a touch of luxury as fun as it is professional, check out Cashhimi, a Turkish line known for its exotic leathers (crocodile, anyone?) and bold color. Is there a better way to spice up drab hallways than with a splash of electric blue or dazzling red dangling from your arm as you arrive each morning? Thoughtfully constructed with phone pockets and leather interiors, Cashhimi’s shoulder bags and cross-body purses are the perfect blend of creativity and sophistication, an ideal combo for the modern workplace. Need somewhere to stash your iPad, MacBook, or Kindle as you brave the elements? Henri Bendel has added its signature brown and white print to a stylish canvas tote, complete with luxurious leather trim. Durable and large enough to handle all your tech gadgets, its classic design brings together function and femininity. (Heads-up contact-lens wearers: don’t miss out on Bendel’s very cute pink-lined lens case that features the same trademark stripe.) So when you’re fending off flurries, put something pretty on your arm. It won’t clear away the snow, but it will bring a little bit of cheer until spring arrives.

CASHHIMI DOWNING $675

CASHHIMI VANDAM $1200

HENRI BENDEL $38

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TECH TEA TIME

WITH TESSAby Tessa Auza

There was a time when, through my day, I would COME ACROSS INSPIRATION for a song, writing, or artwork. If I was LUCKY, I had my handy Moleskin journal, as well as a writing instrument, to SKETCH OR WRITE some notes. SHARING THESE ideas with collaborators would involve much discussion and redrawing of ideas.

Now, I have my smart phone and a couple of handy apps. These help me and my team with capturing, organizing, and sharing inspiration. The first app is Evernote, which has evolved quite a bit since I used it a few years ago to hold lists and links from my desktop. I still use Evernote for this, but I’ve been using it more and more to hold pictures of designs and images. The tagging feature is incredibly simple and has helped me manage massive amounts of information I might save randomly for a later date. Gone are the days of flipping through various journals and notebooks for that one incredible idea I had that one time...but who knows when!

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I highly recommend the Skitch app in combination with Evernote. Skitch can annotate images captured within Evernote. Everything in Evernote is easy to share with your cohorts through your phone, or via email or social networks. Images and notes from a recent road-trip are easy to share to show my roommate my plans for the next decoration project for the dining room.

Dropbox, a web-based file-hosting service, has been incredibly helpful to me when sharing documents and designs with my co-workers. Much like Evernote, Dropbox is a way to share information - not only with other colleagues but with my various computers.

I use my Dropbox primarily to share larger files of data. I’ve been able to access all types of data from my phone’s screen, from spreadsheets to design mock-ups. From my phone, I can also edit or make notes on the files.

Most of the time, I’m on the move. Being able to chime in quickly with notes on new designs or changes in content is important. The convenience of pulling the files from cloud storage has saved me on more than one occasion when I couldn’t find or access documents from my email.

Pinterest, my newest obsession, is a more visual way of sharing my online inspirations. At first, I thought it was just a site to help brides work on their wedding plans. I’ve found it to be that but much more. It’s helped me cull several ideas from my more creative group of friends. I’ve a collection of images from friends and strangers that have inspired my next group of paintings. My vision-board for the new year was created by finding motivational images and text on Pinterest. From the site, I was able to share this vision-board with my friends and followers. I’ve also seen a lot of potential in Pinterest for small businesses, like Etsy shop owners and bigger brands. The ease with which folks can easily see new images and share them makes this app even faster and more fun for me than Twitter! My latest Moleskin journal is barely broken in now. It sits neglected on my desk at home. I’ll admit I do miss taking off the pen cap to put ink on paper, but not as much as I’d miss the ease and efficiency of these apps and their mobile versions. Perhaps I’ll find another use for my pen...the great American novel perhaps? I’m sure there’s an app for that...

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MAKING IT

workCocktail dress by night.

A statement tunic by

work day. WE MAKE

THE NON-WORKABLE,

WORK.Have you ever declined to purchase what you

considered to be a must-have item because you knew you wouldn’t be able to wear it to work? I encourage you to buy that coveted item, because there is a secret to making it work for your working wardrobe.The secret? It’s all in how you style it. There are three different pieces included in this feature that were created by the Chicago

designer, Lara Miller. Her use of casual fabric, as well as some edgy cuts, might cause most women to overlook these items for their work wardrobes. What you may not know about Miller’s pieces is that most of them are designed to be “convertible” - as in, “worn in multiple ways”! A few styling tricks for each look will show you how to transition, even transform, her pieces, and give you

the confidence to rock your favorite forbidden item at the office. DRESS #1 (Lara 1) has a short sleeve, casual fabrication, and hits above the knee. To make it work at work, from the waist down, add patterned tights and closed-toe wedge booties. To eliminate any issues caused by the shorter sleeve, slip a long-sleeved top underneath. A colored top will make the outfit pop. For the finishing touch, add an over-sized necklace

by Kate Jacobsen

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guaranteed to make a bold, stylish statement. THE SAME DRESS (Lara 2) also can be

worn with a longer sleeve, but, once again, the casual fabric causes a problem in the office. A knee-length sweater vest, a bold vintage necklace, and bangles take the outfit to an entirely chic and professional level. Pairing knee-length riding boots with the look solves the problem of the exposed legs.

(Boots are frequently over-looked as a viable workplace shoe option. They add an entirely new dimension to any outfit, especially dresses.)

The LARA MILLER TOP included for the feature can also be worn two different ways, like the dress. The first look (Lara 3) shows the cowl neck pulled all the way up to the neck. This styling trick frames the face and adds a dropped

LARA 1

LARA 2

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LARA 3

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cowl in the back (though not shown in the photo). To dress up this casual top, accessories play a key role. For example, pair over-sized hoop earrings and chunky bangles with the top. Instead of relying on a necklace, belt the top with not one, but two, metallic skinny belts for a unique detail. Slim fitting tuxedo pants and pumps dramatically dress this look up. Shazaam, you’re ready for work! My favorite part about this look is that it can easily serve as a day-to-night outfit when you’re rushing straight from the office to an after-work event. Though not shown in the illustration, a tuxedo jacket can be thrown over the top to make it a true evening look. Pull the cowl forward and you have a classic cowl neck sweater (Lara 4). Adding a cropped leather bomber jacket gives the outfit edge and a nice change-up from the standard fitted blazer. Wide-leg herringbone pants balance out the look for the work place. The dainty necklace adds a demure professional touch. To round out the three pieces, a STRAPLESS DRESS can be worn as a skirt or as a dress. Obviously, a strapless dress is a major no-no in most work places. To make it work-appropriate and stylish, put an over-sized white oxford shirt over the dress. Another styling trick: wear the button-up underneath the dress. For shape, add a braided belt. The chunky wooden necklace helps

LARA 4

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cover the exposed neck and chest while pulling the entire look together.

Knee-high heeled boots are an easy go-to piece; they’re simple yet utterly stylish and sleek. For an additional touch of color and class, throw your wallet, iPhone and keys into a turquoise clutch.

When the dress is pulled down to act as a skirt (Lara 5), a fitted V-neck sweater with a tailored colored blazer and scarf are so professional that you wouldn’t give a moment’s extra thought to the casual fabric of the garment. A leather briefcase also adds class and professionalism to the look. For the “wow” factor, slip on a pair of round-toe Mary Janes with tassels.

Not only have you made this clothing item wearable in the work place – but with some styling tips, you’ll be the envy of your office.

At TheWorkingWardrobe, we love to make the impossible possible while having fun and maintaining professionalism. Don’t let your wardrobe work you. Work your wardrobe!

cover the exposed neck and chest while pulling

Knee-high heeled boots are an easy go-to piece; they’re simple yet utterly stylish and sleek. For an additional touch of color and class, throw your wallet, iPhone and keys into a turquoise

When the dress is pulled down to act as a skirt (Lara 5), a fitted V-neck sweater with a tailored colored blazer and scarf are so professional that you wouldn’t give a moment’s extra thought to the casual fabric of the garment. A leather briefcase also adds class and professionalism to the look. For the “wow” factor, slip on a pair of

Not only have you made this clothing item wearable in the work place – but with some styling

the impossible possible while having fun and

LARA 5

It can easily serve as a day-to-night outfit for those nights that you are rushing straight from the office to an after-work event.

DIY

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DIYDIYWARDROBEFIRST-AIDRunning from business MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES to drinks after work, we put our clothes through a lot of WEAR AND TEAR. It comes as no surprise when you look down one day and notice a button HANGING by a thread or a pant hem pulling loose!

by Emma Pretto

While safety pins and double-sided tape work as a quick fix, it’s easier than you think to make these simple repairs on your own. Consider this a basic wardrobe first-aid kit!

sew ON A Button

1 Starting on the underside of the fabric (the inside or wrong side), stick the needle up through the fabric and through one of the buttonholes.

2 Place a toothpick across the button before pushing the needle back to the underside by going down through a different buttonhole. If you have a four-hole button, decide if you want the thread to form a criss-cross, a square, or two parallel lines.

3 Stitch each set of holes five or six times, finishing with the needle and thread in between the button and fabric.

4 Remove the toothpick, lift the button so the underlying stitches are taut, and wrap the thread several times around the stitches. This is called a “thread shank”; it gives the button room to move in and out of the buttonhole.

5 To secure, push the needle through the base of the thread shank, tie a double knot, and snip the thread.

*For a shank button (the kind without holes and the “stem” on the underside), skip the toothpick and instead of stitching through different buttonholes, you’ll simply stitch repeatedly through the shank.

rePAIR A Pulled hem

1 Starting about ½” from the left edge of the ripped hem and with the garment turned inside out, secure the thread to the inside of the hem with a knot.

2 Bring needle and thread to the surface by pushing up through the hem near the top edge.

3 Insert the needle from the right and make a very small stitch in the garment fabric directly above the hem edge, about ¼” to the right. Make sure to keep the stitches very small because they will be visible from the outside of the garment. You should have a diagonal stitch going from the bottom left to the top right.

4 Go back down to the hem edge and make a very small stitch in the hem fabric, about ¼” to the right. Only pierce the top layer of hem fabric, because you don’t want to stitch through to the garment. Remember to insert the needle from right to left. You should now have what looks like a mountain peak with a small intersecting ‘x’ at the top.

5 Repeat Steps 3 & 4 until you have stitched ½” past the loose hem.

6 Tie off the thread in between the hem and garment fabric to keep the knot hidden.

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CHICCHICHOME DECOR FOR YOUR HOME OFFICE

by Sayeh Pezeshki

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The OFFICE STYLIST’S TOP THREE ESSENTIALS to Creating the Home Office Space you LOVE.

Decorative, fun and functional desk accessories SORTINGWITHSTYLE.COMDesk accessories $25 and under

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RECIPES FOR

WORKINGby Kristen KochWOMEN

This week’s recipe was ALMOST A DISASTER. Basically, when I made my grocery store run, I inventoried mayonnaise as an ON-HAND ITEM.

Halfway through cooking, I realized my mayo had quietly expired 3 months earlier. I had to make a last minute substitution, and the result was so wonderful, I will never again make this recipe without the special ingredient: Ranch Dressing!!

WHAT YOU’ll need:1 package of Thick Cut bacon16 oz fresh spinach1 medium shallot, finely chopped6 cloves of garlic, minced1 6-oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained

and coarsely chopped1 8-oz carton lite sour cream1/2 cup Ranch Dressing1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 Cook bacon in a large skillet. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 1 to 2 Tbsp bacon drippings in skillet.

2 Add shallot to skillet, cooking and stirring until it starts to brown. Add garlic and cook for one minute. Stir in artichoke hearts and spinach (NOTE: You may need to add spinach progressively, since it occupies a lot of space before it’s cooked).

3 Add sour cream, ranch dressing, and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until heated throughout. Stir in bacon.

4 Transfer to serving bowl and top with freshly shredded Parmesan cheese. Serve warm with pita chips or sturdy tortilla chips.

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SCENESCENESCENESCENETHE INVITEDETECTIVE

It always amazes me HOW QUICKLY 7 a.m. comes every day. Alarm clock blaring. Snooze button fully engaged. I call out to a quiet room, “DO I REALLY have to get up?” – as if some ominous voice is going to reply with a “No – you just lay back down and sleep until noon, YOU HANDSOME THING, YOU.”

As I sit up in bed and shake off the sleep, I’m usually left with about 15 seconds of clarity … and then the thoughts begin to tornado within my head. Before the plans for the day ahead, the first question that comes to mind is one of utmost importance: What am I going to wear today? It’s followed by the ever-important: Where do I have to be today?

The answer sounds obvious, right? Work - I have work today. But, being prepared for events that come after work is an important part of my morning ritual. As odd as it may seem, I always get ready before work for what is to come after work. Most often, there is no time to go home and change. (Plus, if I went all the way home,

the couch would surely embrace me and that’d be the end of my night.) To make this process easier during morning fogginess, I want to give you some suggestions for appropriately dressing for the events that may come your way. It’s important to be an invite detective and pay close attention to the details of any soiree to which you’ve been invited, so you’re properly prepared to party. So – grab that invite, get out your magnifying glass and keep reading! Arguably the most important thing to know when getting ready is where the event will be taking place. Here are a few common examples to use as guidelines:1 The in-store event at the hot new boutique: This is a good opportunity to jump online, take a look at the garb and try to match the look. Is it really edgy, sleek, casual, etc.? Use the looks you find as guidelines – but always add your

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by Ryan Beshel

personal touch. Don’t be afraid to dress it up a bit.2 The opening of that fancy hotel or upscale restaurant: This is a great opportunity to show off the new (perfectly-fitting) suit you just got and leave the house looking sharp. Oh wait, this is an article for the ladies.

You could easily dress up your basic work slacks with a halter sequined top that you ingeniously cover with a cardigan and blazer during the work day. Always remember: the crowd (usually? always?) matches the space. If the venue is high-end and upscale, you can often assume that the attendees will be as well. Follow the clues, polish the shoes and slick back the ‘do. Can you say Mad Men?3 The runway show at the warehouse space: Since a runway show is often an eclectic mix of individuals, you can be freer to express your inner fashionista. This could be a chance to try

out something a bit more fun, stylish and edgy. It’s also a great way to show off your personality – especially if you’re front row. Once you’ve done your detective work, you’ll be much more prepared to pick the appropriate threads. Don’t forget to check the time: this can tell you a lot about an event. Is the party on a Friday after 9 pm? Attendee beware! This could just turn out to be a drunk-fest, not an excellent marketing opportunity. (Though we all need a good drunk fest every now and then.) Be sure to check out the brands with whom the planner has partnered. Does the invite list a well-known liquor sponsor? An excellent DJ? Great local food? A list of the city’s top movers and shakers as the host committee? If so – these are clues that the event is at a venue where you want to pass out those expensive business cards you bought. Do your research before you dress for event battle: doormen can be vicious! Get to the party a little late and be sure to leave before they shut down the bar. The later it gets, the more you may wish that ominous voice would speak up, tell you to step away from the bar, and to go home. It also never hurts when the voice calls you “handsome”!

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