We’re updating last Spring’s popular Clothes & Conversation about dressing for those important business meetings, with some fresh new styles to keep you looking modern and appropriate. You want your outfit to reflect who you are. But, let’s face it, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. And it’s important to dress for the room. No matter your role, these days we are often in situations where we’re meeting new people. You may be meeting with a new client for the first time, making or hearing that first pitch, meeting a new boss or a new team. An updated, yet timeless look will always give you a powerful feeling, and can become your go-to look for important work days, which will help you get ready quickly in the morning – and who would ever turn down extra time?

• CREATIVE: Even though the atmosphere has a laid-back air, it’s very important to toe the line and not get too casual – especially when you are trying to make a good impression or it’s a first meeting. If you are certain everyone in the meeting will be in jeans, you can wear them too, but be sure to dress them up with a smart button up, a sport coat, and a great pair of shoes. In cases like these, it’s better to be a bit overdressed than underdressed. Without that affirmation, there are a lot of ways to play with some style, like wearing a great patterned sport shirt with dress trousers, for a casually professional air. In this week’s Fashion Finds, we’ve created 2 outfits that reflect just the right suitable meeting style. SEE THE OUTFITS.>>

• CONSERVATIVE: If you work in – or a pitching to – a firm that has a conservative environment, you want to fit in and look the part. And tailored pieces can be trickier in the warmer weather. You don’t want them to be too heavy. After all, the last thing you want is to let them see you sweat. At the same time, you do want to give off that polished and utterly professional air. Lighter colored sport coats, or even replacing that jacket with a thin sweater, still create the proper look. Our Fashion Finds for this week create 2 outfits that will give you confidence to stand – or sit - in front of any conservative group.  SEE THE OUTFITS.>>

Have a great go-to look to share? Let us know in the comments below and on social media. And have a great meeting.