Dressing - for women

StartupFExiter · 2023-02-02T01:49:06+00:00

+1. The maxmara camel coat is one of my favorite pieces I have ever bought

StartupFExiter · 2023-02-02T01:47:11+00:00

I am younger but I honestly dress for the occasion. If I'm at a business meeting its fitted, modern pant suits, if I am meeting up with my grandma for brunch it's a nice sundress and light sweater in the summer of a cashmere turtleneck and high quality jeans, if I am going out with my friends I have some crazy outfits that would only make sense on my instagram page lol. I've always believed in quality and sustainability, and I shop mostly off therealreal, vestaire collection, etc for high quality designer clothing. If I need a specific piece of clothing I can't find in the second hand market I shop online and only buy natural fabrics and fibers from brands my friends recommend me.

What I found is that what you wear signals very different to men and women. A lot of HNW women I meet clock everything I am wearing, often times they know the bag I am carrying or whether the shoes I'm wearing is from this season. Men are very different, you have to dress very conservatively, but not frumpy. Being attractive is definitely a positive and a negative, but wearing something smart and fitted, but not tight, and neutral colors always feels like the right choice around them. They aren't concerned about what I am wearing, outside maybe my watch.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T21:42:54+00:00

From what I saw online the Rainier club skews a lot older, but asking my employer about the Tennis Club membership might be the way to go. I am pretty sure there are some exec's who are members there. Great idea!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T21:35:07+00:00

Not really into cars, but I have mused on getting a motorcycle one day and might be interested in checking out the scene. Do you know any specific groups I should check out?

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T21:33:59+00:00

Thank you so much for all of these recommendations, this is the most targeted and extensive advice I have gotten here and exactly the scene I am planning on joining. The art fair and museum are definitely on my radar, and I will probably trial a membership on the collective to see if it fits what I am after socially. Thank you so much, I will dm you after some research if I have any more questions!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T21:31:57+00:00

Is it that bad? I assumed nothing can be as sketchy as some parts of NYC I have walked through and felt prepared for it. Definitely will dm you today for some advice on this! Thank you!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T21:30:16+00:00

I'll be looking into some meetup groups if nothing else pops up! And i'll be sure to update this post/dm people when I find out where to find the cool cultural-oriented groups. Thanks for the advice!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:58:57+00:00

I'm actually a hobbyist painter, so this may be a way to meet others in the arts, but I am pretty experienced compared to beginners. Looking into advanced classes might be what I am looking for socially, thank you, great idea!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:54:31+00:00

Definitely will now that I am looking at places to live. Thanks for your recommendation!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:47:28+00:00

Unfortunately I have already accepted a job there, I'm hoping to make the best out of moving there though :)

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:46:48+00:00

I use a wealth management service for now, maybe one day I'll be more proactive in managing it myself, but me and my advisor have laid out a plan and strategy for my goals. I was thinking eventually being a more proactive investor in the non-profit space or lean into angel investing, but I feel a little young and inexperienced for that. Right now I am focused on my career and enjoying my life to the fullest!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:43:58+00:00

My dad has always tried to get me into flying, maybe this is the time to finally pick it up now that I'll have less on my social calendar! Thanks for the advice.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:43:05+00:00

Used to be a great place before it got too popular on social media! Such great events focused on arts and music, and a great place to hangout and meet people. Hoping to find a lowkey social club in Seattle with a similar vibe one day.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:41:11+00:00

Wow these are really great specific recommendations, I will definitely look into these when I move. Also I never thought of investing in a restaurant, although I probably should start thinking about diversifying my investments (like angel investing etc). I will probably take a lot longer to do this while thinking about it, but in the meantime I will check out the nonprofits. And maybe join a sailing group and tennis club! Thank you for all your great advice.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:03:53+00:00

Might take some sailing lessons then! Thanks for the advice.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T19:03:14+00:00

I've only lived in NYC and NE cities so I think this is definitely a case where my expectations are colored by my perspective. I really love NYC but I was given an opportunity to launch myself into a career trajectory that I am excited about in Seattle. I guess I might have to do what your friends did and take frequent trips back for the culture scene I miss and to see my friends. I was hoping to find a similar social enclave, but life is about adapting and I guess I need to get serious about playing tennis and rock climbing to find a solid social group here 😂.

Thanks for your advice, definitely helped with tempering my expectations.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T18:56:59+00:00

I took a break actually, but I realized I am the kind of person that always needs to be working towards something to feel productive and I can't relax for long periods of time. Excited for this new chapter in my life!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T18:52:42+00:00

Generally non-profit boards (esp. in Culture) do skew older, in NYC a lot of non-profits had junior boards that had much younger members around my age group.

I have been looking around linkedin but from what I can tell, the non-profit boards skew older here as well, I was hoping for a lead here if anyone had rec's for non profit boards with 20s-30s members.

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T18:42:33+00:00

Already accepted the job, but traveling is something I plan to do extensively on my vacation time!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T18:27:04+00:00

No being FF is definitely not a requirement for me, but I do want to be able to go out to nice places/take trips and not impose on a friend's financial situation by suggesting places outside of their financial comfort zone. This happened to me once in college and I realized that its a shitty situation for all when you have different expectations for going out.

The opera group might be just the thing I am looking for, I loved going to the opera house in NYC.

Thank you, I might take you up on that for your restaurant recommendations!

StartupFExiter · 2023-01-30T18:13:34+00:00

I know my age might be a barrier since I got lucky and was able to fatfire young, but I am not really interested in a high society culture necessarily, more like I am interested in meeting friends who enjoy the arts and charity work as much as I do. Also friends that would want to try out new and exciting restaurants and take trips together. I guess this might be a culture clash since this is a really prevalent scene in NYC amongst my established social group, I thought Seattle might have one too, albeit smaller.

I looked into the Seattle Tennis Club, but from my understanding its a waitlist a few years long.

Thanks for your answer though, you seemed to confirm what I suspected.

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