I am soooo excited!

Thanks for all the encouragement, and advice!

Ok, grey suit, pink top...but um, yeah no red shoes. For once I want all eyes on my face, not my feet! hahaha

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I'd go with pink shirt, grey suit....powerful but feminine. Congrats on the chance to speak for so many on such important issues.

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DITTO. Make sure that the shirt is plain, and the suit is comfortable.

Please take this the correct way -- I mean for you to present the best POLITICAL image. I was a consultant for a while...

I don't know what your physical appearance is however. If you are thin wear a pant suit (preferably dark grey or dark blue with thin pinstripes). If you are Reubanesque then you would be better with a long skirt in a solid Dark blue or Black and a waist length jacket that fits well and compliments your hair color (paisley is great - but hard to find).

Pink shirt is definitely a good choice.

Best of luck. and remember, in politics you must remain "cool" at all times no matter how thick-headed the oppostion gets. Don't get visibly frustrated -- it will weaken your credibility.

Wow, thanks for that advice, Akiva! Here's what I look like:

http://sarah.digeratihost.com/images/mysnakes1.jpg

I'm no skinny size 2, I'm just sorta...healthy.

So maybe the dark grey pant suit would be ok? Maybe some pinstripes.

I definitely agree with your advice on remaining cool.

Pinstripes always work Sarah, combined with the touch of pink it should work well. It is really sad but in our world, as women, we have to dress to the occasion so much more carefully then men. They can just toss on a decent suit, comb their hair, be well groomed and they are basically good to go. Rarely does anyone say "well he had a good point but did you see that crappy suit on him!". Unfortunately it is still a society though that will judge your words and committment to a cause by how much cleavage you do or don't show, the length of your skirt and the heaviness of your makeup. Sad fact but a fact nonetheless so being a smart female you can use this to your own ends, and make it work for you. :)

GO SARAH GO!
The grey pinstripes and some pink will look great.


Best of luck! Keep us all posted on how it goes!

I'm so proud of you... keep up the great work Sarah! :hug:

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Pinstripes always work Sarah, combined with the touch of pink it should work well. It is really sad but in our world, as women, we have to dress to the occasion so much more carefully then men. They can just toss on a decent suit, comb their hair, be well groomed and they are basically good to go. Rarely does anyone say "well he had a good point but did you see that crappy suit on him!". Unfortunately it is still a society though that will judge your words and committment to a cause by how much cleavage you do or don't show, the length of your skirt and the heaviness of your makeup. Sad fact but a fact nonetheless so being a smart female you can use this to your own ends, and make it work for you. :)

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Sarah, You are going to talk about women's issues -- absolutely under no circumstances should you show any cleavage!!! That is seen as a cheap trick.

OH, men are held to a high standard today. I am, unfortunately, a good looking "blonde" man, and I fall into the pretty boy category. I have to be extra careful with my dress or I will be seen as a flake.

Thanks, ya'll :D

I'm about to go shopping for a dark grey suit with pinstripes, darkish pink shirt with no cleavage, and of course some modest shoes that match. This should be fun!

Awesome; I seriously applaud you for standing up for womankind. So many people are very vocal on their stances on things butdo nothing to inform others; I seriously admire you for going and doing something about it!
I would probably advise against pink; it seems to stereotypically feminine, and it always enrages me how people push pink on their little girls and blue on boys.. as a kid, I was lucky enough to be given both "girly" toys (Barbies, etc) and tons of Mtchbox cars, transformers, etc.
But enough about me! I wish you some serious luck and the ability to come across to the people you speak to. :)

Well, wearing pink is kind of a Planned Parenthood thing.

I went to four stores and didn't find anything good today. Actually, I didn't find a single dark grey suit with pinstripes at all. I'm going to have to hit the mall this weekend.