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    I am (suddenly) going to Europe very soon for an interview (5th and final).
    Day 1
    I land mid day and expect I will have meetings shortly after I land -- plan to wear a suit but need a top to go under this suit (have worn all options already)
    Need outfit for unknown dinner situation

    Day 2
    Expect meetings -- need outfit -- only have one suit that fits me
    Night 2 -- need outfit for another unknown dinner situation, expect to have time to change

    Day 3
    Plan to wear day 1 suit again with new top (needed) meeting with Chairman of the Board

    Head home afternoon of day 3.

    Thanks for any links or ideas!
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    Call Nordstrom and get an emergency appt with a personal shopper!

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    Quote Originally Posted by candaceb View Post
    Call Nordstrom and get an emergency appt with a personal shopper!
    Agreed! Maybe supplement with some pick up in store items as well. If you know somewhere like jcrew/ann taylor/banana republic tends to fit well, I'd also swing by there, if they're all at the same mall.

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    Do you have time to pop over to AT? Suits and a perfect blouse underneath are so so easy there. Three times in the past couple of years I went there for an emergency suit and came out well dressed.

    Day 1
    I land mid day and expect I will have meetings shortly after I land -- plan to wear a suit but need a top to go under this suit (have worn all options already)
    Need outfit for unknown dinner situation
    https://www.anntaylor.com/faux-wrap-...tid=cata000012
    https://www.anntaylor.com/flare-slee...tid=cata000012
    Day 2
    Expect meetings -- need outfit -- only have one suit that fits me. Goto AT and get a new suit and blouse
    Night 2 -- need outfit for another unknown dinner situation, expect to have time to change

    \https://www.anntaylor.com/stripe-tie...tid=cata000012

    Day 3
    Plan to wear day 1 suit again with new top (needed) meeting with Chairman of the Board

    Head home afternoon of day 3.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kindra178 View Post
    Do you have time to pop over to AT? Suits and a perfect blouse underneath are so so easy there. Three times in the past couple of years I went there for an emergency suit and came out well dressed.

    Day 1
    I land mid day and expect I will have meetings shortly after I land -- plan to wear a suit but need a top to go under this suit (have worn all options already)
    Need outfit for unknown dinner situation
    https://www.anntaylor.com/faux-wrap-...tid=cata000012
    https://www.anntaylor.com/flare-slee...tid=cata000012
    Day 2
    Expect meetings -- need outfit -- only have one suit that fits me. Goto AT and get a new suit and blouse
    Night 2 -- need outfit for another unknown dinner situation, expect to have time to change

    \https://www.anntaylor.com/stripe-tie...tid=cata000012

    Day 3
    Plan to wear day 1 suit again with new top (needed) meeting with Chairman of the Board

    Head home afternoon of day 3.
    I agree with going to AT. I think it is a great place for clothes like what you need at good prices. You can mix and match so much of their stuff too.

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    Thanks I went to AT today (and J Crew and Brooks Brothers and Chicos and Banana Republic). I found a dress at AT that matches my AT suit I should technically get a tall. I am going out again tomorrow. Thanks for all the ideas!
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    I generally take a basic black Dress and then bring along a lot of accessories to change the look. Jackets, earrings/necklace etc
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    Late to this but I recently went on a 2-day interview. I wore a suit the first day and a dress with blazer the next. I also had a dinner the first day and had time to change but didn't-- I think either way is fine.

    Good luck!

    PS- I tried using the personal shopper at Nordstrom but it was a bust. I ended up using stuff I got at JCrew and mixing items I previously owned from AT and Stitch fix.
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    Thanks all! I am suited up in AT -- I LOVE their new "trouser" fit pants -- they are new to me at least.
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