I work from home in a creative job so rarely need to dress smartly. My wardrobe consists of jeans, loose jersey trousers/leggings, t-shirts, slouchy jumpers etc.
I have been unexpectedly asked to a client meeting with someone I need to impress and I have no clue what to wear. I don't really want to buy anything new but everything I've got feels too casual. Trouble is it's so long since I've been to anything like this I have no idea what's expected.
I've got some slim smartish jeans, several fitted long sleeve t-shirts, a really nice trench coat (but I can hardly sit there in my coat!) and some shoes that should work. Would something like that look OK? With maybe a necklace or scarf to smarten it up? And what about a bag? My everyday one is a red satchel - I like to think it looks funky and creative but am worried I'll just look odd.
I don't do smart at all well - I always feel a bit frumpy or like a teenager trying to dress like an adult. Neither of those is the look I need to portray for this. Please be honest and point me in the right direction - if necessary I will buy something new as it's important this goes well.