Video: What to Wear to a Business Meeting

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Erin Busbee

http://www.busbeestyle.com/

Ever since Erin Busbee was a little girl she has had a passion for fashion and beauty… dressing her friends and family, including her poor baby brother and styling hair for any and all willing participants. It’s a love she has carried into her professional life. For years, Busbee worked as an award-winning producer for WCBS-TV in New York, where she routinely researched and wrote about fashion trends. She also collaborated closely with top magazine editors/writers from the most elite fashion publications like “Vogue,” “Elle,” “In Style,” and “Lucky” Magazines. In 2005, she founded Hewitt Media Consulting through which she personally trained CEO’s, entrepreneurs, magazine editors and TV reporters. Her consulting sessions always included fashion and beauty pointers, helping clients shine for their major TV appearances. Erin didn’t stay behind the scenes; she has been front and center with extensive experience on camera. She worked as an anchor/reporter in Watertown and Rochester, New York. She also became the entertainment/fashion reporter for WCBS-TV where she kept up on all the hottest trends. In 2007, she took on the role as host and producer for Hotnewz.tv, a revolutionary Internet news program focused on the young and hip college crowd. Erin created and wrote a weekly segment for Hotnewz called “Fashion Fix.” It gave viewers the inside scoop on, what else, fashion! Recently, Erin moved to the Texas Hill Country and started her image consulting business “Busbee Style”. Busbee Style is her newest baby, a passion for sure! Through Busbee Style, Erin does personal shopping, fashion styling and closet organization. Now, Erin is dressing and styling all types of Texans from cowboys to socialites.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Erin and I'm a fashion stylist. I think no matter what industry you work in, if you want to be taken seriously you have to look the part. If I showed up here with a scraggly hairdo, no makeup wearing a seventies polyester pantsuit, would you believe what I have to say? Probably not. Okay. So, with that in mind, let's talk about what you should wear to your upcoming business meeting. The safest most foolproof option is the black pant suit. Our model Brittany is wearing a stylish and sophisticated suit by Ellie Tahari. I love a skirt and blazer too, but skirts don't work on every body type. You also have to worry about stockings versus no stockings. It's just not as simple as the pantsuit. There are several things to consider when picking out your suit. First, I would try to find a blazer that is classic, so you can wear it for many years to come. Look for pants that fit you well but are not too tight. A pleat free straight leg trouser is a good way to go. And don't be afraid to buy separates. You don't always have to buy a suit. Also don't agonize about what to wear under the suit. A silk tank or shell is fine. Our model has on a Kelly green tank by Theory. When in doubt, you can always wear a white button down shirt. As far as shoes, I put our model in some closed toe kitten heels. I think this shoe keeps her looking long and lean. They are also classic and comfortable and will wearable for many years to come. You should keep your accessories simple. Try a pretty understated and elegant necklace and earrings, just like our model's. If you have on a giant cocktail ring, it might distract from what you are saying, especially if you use your hands a lot to talk. The same is true with an armful of bangles. Again, just keep your jewelry minimal. What you can wear can have a tremendous impact on your credibility and how you're perceived. Make sure you dress for success.