- Event will be second day in new job
- No dress code provided
- Mixed meeting (i.e. working) and Xmas do, mingling etc
- First time meeting everyone from immediate team to big bosses
- No idea what any previous similar events have looked like/what anyone else will wear
- Indoor venue but will be walking/ commuting there (so need suitable footwear)
- Very limited budget as I can't justify spending a lot for a one time wear (maybe hire something?)
I don't know where to start! I'm veering between thinking 'fuck it, I'll just be me and wear something I like, I shouldn't give too much energy to this' then back to 'it's a first impression and while it shouldn't matter it will somewhat set the tone for me in the organisation so I need to find something suitable'.
My go to would usually be fine knit jumper/blouse, wide leg trousers & flats but I'm not sure if that's going to cut the mustard this time... essentially I need something that could be looked at as 'dressy' if that's the way it goes, but also doesn't look out of place as 'professional' if that's more the tone.
Any ideas?