Help me find a great business outfit for next week

I work in the cosmetic industry with a lot of the biggest names in cosmetics in the world. I'm mostly behind-the-scenes and since my clients are all over the country, it's a rare occassion that I actually meet with them.

For the past year one of my accounts has been Mary Kay. I am finally meeting them next week when they come in to tour our facility. It's a huge step as I am the first account rep that they have met in 5 years (the previous reps were deemed "too unprofessional" to meet them).

Most of the time our office is pretty laid back. We dont wear jeans but I would say we're office casual and fashion-forward. I rarely wear a dress. Usually I'm in black pants and a nice top or sweater with heels. I would like to wear either a dress or skirt to meet my clients but something very professional. I dont want to spend a ton of money either. Can anyone find me a great outfit to wear that would be appropriate for this occassion?

Message edited 9/30/2011 10:51:16 AM.

Re: Help me find a great business outfit for next week

Hmm not sure about specific outfits, but check out H&M. I got a GREAT work dress from them. It's very tailored, charcoal grey with a boatneck, no sleeve top and a pencil skirt. I pair it with a black skinny belt and black pumps and sometimes a black cardigan if it's cold. I always get compliments on it. Very fashionable and cute yet still very professional. Best part was it was $35! They always have great work clothes there.

ETA: It's almost something like this except sleeveless and the neckline is higher and wider.

Message edited 9/30/2011 10:57:13 AM.

Re: Help me find a great business outfit for next week

Re: Help me find a great business outfit for next week

I would wear a modern business suit with some heels. Tahari, Anne Klein etc. They have some really cute stuff now...