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Help needed with conference outfit

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Cocktailcat · 02/05/2026 15:02

Hi, I am hoping for some suggestions for a conference I am going to. I will be presenting but it is also being filmed for marketing. The film will be used to create content for our company's website. Can anyone suggest outfits that work well for this, or colours and style tips. It's a professional industry - most will be relatively smart in suits / jackets / skirts or dresses? I am petite and in my mid 40s. I usually wear a jacket and skirt that arenot part of the same suit outfit. I thought this was a good excuse to buy something new! Budget up to approx £200 but very happy to spend less!

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springbloomz · 02/05/2026 15:21

I’d be tempted to just have a really smart dress, a jacket or blazer could be too hot at this time of year. What colours do you favour?

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Cocktailcat · 02/05/2026 15:25

springbloomz · 02/05/2026 15:21

I’d be tempted to just have a really smart dress, a jacket or blazer could be too hot at this time of year. What colours do you favour?

That's a good point - I tend to favour blues and greens. I am very pale so yellows don't work well although a cream top with a skirt could work well colour wise. I don't think black or grey will work well for this.

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newornotnew · 02/05/2026 15:29

I'd focus on three things - avoiding any visible sweat marks, wearing shoes you personally are steady in and nothing revealing.

A suit is a very simple choice, I'd say blue or green are both good work colours.

You can get something more interesting but it's just more effort - the men there won't be wearing anything but suits.

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Cocktailcat · 02/05/2026 15:33

springbloomz · 02/05/2026 15:28

I do quite like this :-)

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Cocktailcat · 02/05/2026 15:34

newornotnew · 02/05/2026 15:29

I'd focus on three things - avoiding any visible sweat marks, wearing shoes you personally are steady in and nothing revealing.

A suit is a very simple choice, I'd say blue or green are both good work colours.

You can get something more interesting but it's just more effort - the men there won't be wearing anything but suits.

Shoes is a very good point...would rather not be falling over.

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Cocktailcat · 02/05/2026 15:38

springbloomz · 02/05/2026 15:33

Thanks, I like all three that you've shared. The RL dress is probably my favourite stlye wise and would probably get a bit more wear out of it.

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