I am going to a job fair, and even though I have suits, I just feel more comfortable in dresses, albeit classy ones (little black dress?). Would that be okay for "business casual"?|||I don't think that a classy fancy dress would be considered "business casual". Maybe a nice a line skirt with a fitted tucked in shirt. And a pair of nice heals.|||It sounds nice as long as it doesn't have cleavage, is not too short, too tight, or sparkle.
First impressions matter and you can make the "little black dress" more business casual by making sure the shoes are not too sexy (no stilettos! Try pumps, or flats) and the jewelry is appropriate.
Wear pantyhose for sure (not black).
Here are some ideas (this is what I do, maybe one, or a combo. will work for you?):
I try to add a splash of color first of all. Black is boring all on it's own unless it is a formal affair.
A square scarf with some color, non-dangle earrings, and a chunky bracelet will look great. The trick is to not sex-up the black dress but to tone it down a little bit.
A blazer or nice waist length cardigan will tone it down. Add simple earrings, and a necklace that is small and classy, or a statement, bold, one that compliments the cardigan/blazer but brings in more color.
A big colorful belt, with a scarf around the neck will look nice if the dress is plain, again with understated earrings. And a Big Bracelet that matches the scarf. This looks nice if you wear a black blazer or tiny black cardigan (for your size, I mean, not too tight, but fitted, and above the hips)
Think classy, not sexy. It might make an impression, but not the one you want if there are recruiters looking for serious-minded business folk, not fashionistas.
The Brooks Brothers website has great ways to tie a scarf for women, and you can find a style that compliments your dress and body type.
If you are worried about $$$ then you can go to a thrift shop where they will have tons of very inexpensive, but nice, colorful scarves, belts and bracelets (bangle-style).
Good Luck! I hope you find a job!!!!|||If its fancy and elegant then no. Those kind of dresses should be for only special occasions. However, If your dress looks like this then its ok. Its not fancy though. http://images-cdn01.associatedcontent.co鈥?/a>
TIP: When it comes to interviews or job fair try to wear a black skirt, with a white dress top and heels.
Skirts like this one: http://www.miss-august.com/catalog/cskir鈥?/a>
http://www.corporateclothing.com.au/medi鈥?/a>
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