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Step 1
Get a suit with curves. A professional suit can have some style if it is tailored by someone with vision. Shop for suits made by fashion designers like Ann Taylor and Liz Claiborne. They know how to take the traditional man's suit and customize it for a woman's body. Jones New York is another good label for stylish suits that still look professional.
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Step 2
Add a colored blouse. Replace that white or off-white button-down with some color. Keep the conservative style of the blouse, but wear one in pink or red or yellow. The less you see of the blouse under your suit, the more wild you can go with the color. It's still fashion even if you're the only one who knows you're wearing it.
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Step 3
Use a scarf to infuse color and pattern. A standard professional look can be personalized with a fashionable scarf wrapped tightly and tied around the neck or tied loosely and tucked into the front of the jacket. The scarf can be your signature feminine touch.
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Step 4
Change your shoes. While pumps are the professional fashion standard, you can use some variation. Try a closed-toe sling-back with a wide strap. Stick with the two- to three-inch heel, but a shoe with a buckle or other small embellishment could add style to your look.
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Step 5
Keep your personality in your handbag. Pair a sassy little purse with your conservative professional suit, or make it a big bag if you like. Your purse can add color and texture to the outfit and still have the advantage of being detachable for when you go into that important meeting. This way, you get the best of both worlds. You can be fashionable and conservative when needed.
