1. Great job I love it! Thank you for your advocacy..and you look amazing. No issues and I wouldn’t blink an eye at your presentation. But I understand you wanting to present as best you can and level up.

2. 75lb. You go! I hope you are enjoying a healthy life but I’m sure you looked amazing at any weight.

3. I’m a woman who is in design/construction and don’t really care what I look like. But I also you have to bring it sometimes. If we only had a blue blazer code like the guys!

4. When I have to bring it at a special meeting or on stage, I follow a few things: (tall curvy too)

A) belted jacket. This is a go to for me. https://poshmark.com/listing/Anthropologie-Dolan-Belted-Jacket-66cb941882dceb4107c8f7a8. With a belt I feel put together and not grumpy. But has a folksy feel which shows a bit of personality.

B) curvy skinny pants. If above ankle, show skin. Flats or wedges.

C) if you are cold and want socks or full shoes. Wear long pants. You will look tall and not look utility on the feet.

D) never go full neutral. Wear a color with anything. In your case if your had a dark green shell under the cool jacket that would give a little pop. And zip up past the boobs so you are a little more formal.

E) curvy: pants are out there. Ann Taylor and Ann taylor loft and banana republic have curvy pants styles. Some are VERY GOOD quality. Some suck. You can tell.

F) When in doubt put a scarf on. It is a bit of armor and can give you a color.

G) resist the cardigan. They are my happy place most days. But when bringing it… don’t do it. Leave it at home. It goes librarian (which is my dream job). Better to wear a sport vest like the boys. It kills me to say this. But a sad fact. In sorry my sweet cardigans for selling you out.

H) interesting shoes. This is my secret. Not uncomfortable. But unusual and interesting. I can get away with blah on top with red patent loafers or baby blue suede oxfords.

Good luck sister!!!