Miami workwear?

[k3am]

I work in finance. My clients are primarily on the east coast, mainly NYC and Boston. I've got that attire down pat. We're looking at a prospect in Miami and headed out to see them in early June.

I have no idea what proper attire is there. Client is in the biomedical industry, so I'd imagine nothing too formal / suit not required for my site visit. We have a couple nicer dinners planned (one just me and my colleague, one with the prospect) when we're there.  

All I know about Miami is what I've seen on TV, but I'm 9997% sure that a bikini and mesh coverup is not appropriate. 

[definitelyO]

haha

my go to in most situations is black ankle pants, black shell and light colored 3/4 sleeve blazer. I think you can get away with more color in Miami - so maybe if you have a softer color jacket or shell - or cream pants, etc... but that's the "uniform" just mix it up with color and accessories.

[rupertpenny]

I don’t have much advice for you but I would try to wear natural fabrics as much as possible. It helps a lot on the heat and I’d rather be slightly rumpled in a linen dress or trousers than a sweaty mess in a very professional polyester dress.

[abs]

It’s hot. I’d wear a sundress and lightweight cardigan.

[sju]

Not in Miami but close enough and travel there for work often enough.  In my field, nice (work) sleeveless, short sleeve or lightweight wrap dresses are common. Cardigans and lightweight blazers are common too since the AC can get pretty chilly indoors. I wear layers, and anything remotely close to a button down cotton shirt is a big no no for me because of the humidity.  

[neonpink]

I live in Atlanta I agree with the post about dresses and layers. I used to work a bit in Miami and it’s as humid as my city but the AC will be freezing. It’s a fine balance of not being a sweaty mess and a popsicle.

[mcppalmbeach]

It’s been a while, but I used to work regularly in Miami with a dressier population (luxury development). Shift dresses with cardigans/light blazers, wrap dresses, lightweight pantsuits with shells that can be worn without jackets. I’m sure I never looked the part haha. Definitely you can get away with color of you’d like.

[missva]

I wouldn't wear a dress if it's actually a biomedical manufacturing plant. Even if you are in the office, if you need to go on the floor, dresses likely aren't allowed. If it's not manufacturing disregard.

I'd wear a silk button down and nice pants. You could do a print on the blouse.

[circa1978]

This is reminding me of when I moved from South Florida to the Midwest and had to basically start from scratch wardrobe wise. I've been living in pajamas for two years and living in St Louis for 10 so I don't have current practical fashion advice but I never wore black, or a suit, always brought a light layer for inside but had an option to be sleeveless outside, natural fibers are your friends. Bring an umbrella with you always.

[tiki]

This isn't workwear specific, but I always feel incredibly frumpy when I visit my sister in Miami. So I'd probably wear a wrap dress and shoes with a heel for dinners there, vs my very pants-and-flats work wardrobe for Boston.

[namasteak]

If you need new pieces to be cool enough & work appropriate I recently found a brand called ADAY. Woman owned & eco friendly light weight nice looking clothes.

[k3am]

... this thread was incredibly helpful since I definitely hadn't been considering weather at all somehow. My "go to" work pants are currently betabrand dress yoga pants, but I've never worn them in a high heat/humidity siutation..

I foresee some shopping in my future..

[Cappy]

When I've had this question re: international work travel my H has always suggested I Google the people/company social media/press releases to see if there are any work event group pics online to catch a vibe from how others are dressed.