seems like a fashion dilemma but it's really much more.

[stilleto]

Oh, not a picnic...I would go on the upper end of business casual then. Does that make sense? It is late, so a little more formality is okay, but I don't think people will dress up too much considering that your office is so casual. When in doubt, it is never bad etiquette to ask the hostess about the dress.

I guess if your boss likes the kissy kissy thing let her do the lean in for it first -- most of the time it is an air kiss on each side of the face. I hate that, but I will do it if it is what everyone is doing and is expected.

she and I are the only ones that will be there that live in the US, other than one new guy they just moved here from germany. I assume the other divisions are as casual as we are, but i really don't know. I always wear some makeup and wear nice clothes, so hopefully even if i'm casually dressed, i'll look ok.
i'm liking the long skirt idea with a black cotton shirt.

 

[stilleto]

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i will. especially if there's mosquitos.