As with a job interview, an outfit for a client meeting starts with a research into the client’s corporate culture. When meeting with clients, you want to be dressed at least at the same level as the client.
When you are active in a semi-formal – formal work environment, you better start with a conservative silhouette like a pencil dress. It’s formal but also not too formal and authoritative like a suit. A perfect balance between looking professional and radiate trust.
More traditional business attire like a black pencil dress gives room to incorporate and play with textures, fabrics, prints, colours and accessories to show more of your personality – what you enforce the connection with the (potential) client.
For example wearing a scarf implements a more creative yet elegant vibe into your formal client meeting outfit. Playing with textures and details on a bag shows your trendy side. The fact that it is made of vegan leather, shows you are innovative, think long term and take care of the environmental impact of your decisions.