A seat at the table
by Joyce Neave

It's time to join in and have your voice heard, but what effect does your wardrobe have on your voice? How do you dress according to your particular style and still look professional?

Begin by knowing your office dress code, see what your boss wears, see what the head of HR wears. Some work places are more traditional, while others are very relaxed. Look around.

Dressing for a meeting can be confusing and often times distracting from what is really important, which is what you bring to the table.

Here are a few suggestions to help you maintain your style when taking your seat in the boardroom…

Boardroom. . .

a more casual boardroom meeting. . .

Suiting can be what you like. It doesn't always have to be a stiff blazer.

Joyce Neave is an authority on fashion and style. As founder, Joyce has been empowering clients for over twenty years. As the owner of That Mom Inc., and now JOYCE NEAVE style group, her work has been featured in the Washington Post, the Washington Times, Washingtonian Magazine, and Bethesda Magazine among others. Joyce has been featured on WUSA9 News highlighting her wardrobe consulting practice and providing viewers with valuable insights. Learn more about the services provided by JOYCE NEAVE style group at: http://www.joyceneave.com/

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