Business Beach Trip 2023
What should I wear on my or my spouse’s beach business trip?
If you saw the movie Legally Blonde, you’ll remember the scene where Elle Woods (Reese’s character) shows up at a party dressed as a Playboy Bunny. A bitchy rival told her it was a costume party just to set up Elle and embarrass her. As fans of the movie know, Elle has the last laugh. But imagine you are accompanying your husband on a business trip, or one of your own that takes place at a beach resort. Let’s say you decide to wear your new bikini to breakfast, but your bikini body isn’t quite ready for the moment, or your tan doesn’t exist. Oops!
In short, do your homework.
According to the NY Times, business is going poolside. Small groups or teams are meeting at resorts in Miami and other sunny areas. The article stresses “Don’t overdress.” But it also tells the story of a group of colleagues trying to manage “where to look” when a waitress comes to take their order wearing a bikini.” Needless-to-say, it took everyone’s mind off the business at hand.
So what should you wear?
Here are a few tips…
For women, pair a blouse with a pair of white jeans or summer pants
T-shirts and shorts are not typically acceptable, but a silky T tucked in to a pair of summer dress pants can be an elegant look
For both men and women, flip flops are a no-no, but elegant sandals are fine
Keep in mind, business meetings are private, so the working spouse will most likely spend time in an air-conditioned conference room. As for the dress code, that resides with corporate management. If this is your first rodeo, keep it professional. This is especially important for younger employees who are meeting older managers for the first time. Leave the sexy apparel at home.
This rule holds true for the spouse. You are just as capable of crashing your partner’s reputation as the working spouse. So, in addition to keeping your look appropriate, DON’T OVER DRINK.
Here are some resort elegant looks:
It’s the first night, and you want to make an impression at dinner. If the occasion calls for a dressy look, here’s a stunner:
Remember, every swimsuit needs a cover up. Here’s a cute option.
Shop La Jolie MLN
for your next business away trip.
Our Grand Flutter Sleeve Stripe Pattern dress is great for arrival and touring. You can wear this all day and be pretty, proper, and appropriate for the occasion.
Our Jovani White Off Shoulder Jump Suit is perfect for a dress-up dinner or banquet. It features a comfy jersey material and belt for a great fit.
Here’s a whole look to consider that includes the dress, a hat, sunglasses, a purse, slides, and fun earrings.
Find your look.
La Jolie MLN is noted for our fashion-forward looks No matter what your size or shape, we offer a fabulous array of apparel: t-shirts, tops, dresses, skirts, blouses, and eveningwear in a range of prices.
