Work and event in London - which outfit?

[PeachMelba78]

I have an event in London next week, which will be filmed, for The Guardian. It’s an after work event, but talking about work and will be held in a corporate space.

I also have meetings in London all day, and my workplace is fairly conservative. For the Guardian event I wanted to look a little less formal but still workish.

I will need to wear separates as I will be miked up and it’s a pain with a dress.

Which outfit is better? I would wear shoes in the day and switch to boots at night.

Option1 looks tight and the belt is oddly position.
The colours are great though.

Option 2 looks better. But it’s a tad mumsy. Nice though. Pleasant

1 definitely, looks cool. Though I'd do black shoes

I am a Mum, so mumsy is fine! Strange comment though.
The skirt for the first is a little big, that is why it’s a bit off I think.
Otherwise I have this -

My son likes number three best - he is quite critical and doesn’t see why I want to change shoes!

Number three! Love that outfit!
Btw, where are your shoes from? The leopard & the black please.

Image 3 looks really smart, without shouting, just well put together.

I like the new one too.

(I know some people don't like the term mumsy but it's not synonymous with being a mum!)

I think the third skirt looks great. Can you do a pic from the side as I think the shoes look better but it’s hard to tell straight on.

Option 3 for sure with the black boots. Very chic.

Not loving the black flat shoes, but can see how they are comfy!

Love the green skirt in option 2 but the belt isn’t quite right...maybe try it without?

100% 3

Thanks! Shoes are both from Office, same shoes different colours.
I know flat pointy shoes are not de riguer but I like them and they are very comfy

I vote #3 too! Think I’d just go with the boots and not be faffed with changing though.

3 with the boots.

I know some people don't like the term mumsy but it's not synonymous with being a mum

I know. It’s like “dad dancing”. You don’t “need” to be a dad for someone to joke that your dancing is a bit “dad dancing”. Read silly awkward dancing.

Likewise you don’t “need” to be a mum for someone to describe an outfit as a bit. Read safe and sensible.

Oooh yes, number 3. Your job sounds really exciting!

I can only upload 3 pictures a day!
I would always wear the shoes in the day, my workplace is super conservative, even in London but I like the look of the boots for the Guardian event - but I have never been to a Guardian event, let alone spoken at one! I usually speak at daytime conferences - that’s an easier dress code.

I have to say I think the proportions look odd with flat boots - with a pleated midi I'd say switch to either heeled boots or trainers for the evening.

All nice but 3 is the winner - have a great evening!

TBH I am safe and sensible and I am OK with that, I do conservative dressing very well!
I will concur with number 3, but I will be changing footwear, as I explained earlier.

Definitely outfit three. Good luck!

Oh and where's that skirt from. Love it.

Sagrada my main job is not very exciting although high profile in my company.

My ‘other’ job is more exciting - I run a U.K. wide network for LGBT women in the workplace, and that’s what I will be speaking about.

Dinos fair enough - the boots aren’t flat actually but I wouldn’t wear trainers to the event - that’s too casual for me personally.

Metoo the skirt is from Primark last December. I bought it when I was 8 months pregnant as my ‘goal skirt ‘ as I had a speaking event 6 weeks postpartum. It was the Stacy Solomon collection, which is really embarrassing but I always get compliments on it and I wear it loads!

3!

Hope the talk goes well!

Thanks Loopy TBH I do a lot of talks and it’s always my outfit that stresses me out the most! I know the topic like the back of my hand so I am really looking forward to it - I love public speaking too!