I'm starting a new role at a big network creative agency next week, and I just realized that between career shifts and the pandemic, I haven't actually worked at an office agency-side since 2018.

Then, I was a 32F strategy VP @ an indie comms shop in NYC. Now I'm 39, starting a managing director role at a holding company creative agency to lead a big strat team on a major client. (Still in NYC, still female.)

I have no absolutely no clue what to wear.

Please help.

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Athleisure is for rank and file folks with no ambition. She’s a woman and a boss. She should dress like one. Especially the first few months.

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I would go with any and all Bob Marley related clothing. Stuff with his face on it or even song lyrics of his (buffalo soldier, no woman no cry, etc…).

Good luck! Let us know how it turns out.

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I lean into brands like COS, Mango, Anine Bing, Theory, etc. I like more classic styles, structure, and a little edge, but that's also very me outside of the office. Qunce is great for basics and Nuuly for adding some variety to that mix without committing to owning pieces you'll only wear 2-3x.

The exciting thing is that you get to help set the tone for your team in this role. So wear whatever you feel confident in that might have also inspired 32 or 23yo you.

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(By an in-office agency, I mean I haven't worked from a physical company office for an agency since 2018.)

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You can't go wrong with athleisure.

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You absolutely can

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Shop at COS.

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My SVP wears a lot of long skirts and dresses with like ballet flats

I would strongly encourage you to not ask for or take fashion advice from this app. You’ll either get terrible recommendations (see ‘athleisure’ above) or suggestions that, while not necessarily wrong, are very specific to someone else’s tastes. Style is so so personal, and we’re lucky to work in an industry where we have a lot of leeway. Take inspiration from what you see in NYC, easily the best dressed city in the country.

I watch the videos on social of what women are wearing in NYC London Paris Milan. I lean towards preference for Parisian street wear. New York people really follow trends and you’ll notice a lot of women wearing the same pants! It’s all ok though, I have them too! It’s up to the individual and your budget.

Check out COS, Mango, Everlane. Check what style influencers post on Insta or TikTok too—I love Allison Bornstein

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