How formal is business dress for women?

Hi Duffy,

As you are coming later in the year it will not be hot anymore. The winters in Malta can be very cool, windy and moist.But probably still a lot warmer than Alaska .

Just dress the way you would in the US depending on which kind of job you are applying for.
'Business' people do tend to dress business-like in Malta.You can definitly differentiate between tourists and business folks.

And definitly don't 'overstay' your visa in Malta.Malta belongs to the Schengen area and overstaying can get you put on the Schengen black list for 5 years.Which means that you cannot enter any Schengen country for 5 years.

Ricky

Ricky,

Thanks.  I guess maybe women worry more about these things, but would a sleeveless dress, a jacket, and closed toe shoes work?  Is there a Malta fashion blog?  I need womanly advice

Oh, and I didn't intentionally overstay my other visa. I had an open ended ticket and realized in the middle of lunch (after a few strawberry daiquiris) that my visa expired last week.  Total panic, back to hotel, got cleaned up and grovelled my heart out.  Was gone in two days - they were kinder than they could have been - maybe because I turned myself in vs waiting to be caught.

Anyhow, I have to wake up at 9AM tomorrow, which should be illegal in the summer.  Am going to start more seriously looking for a ticket. Thanks again,

Duffy

Girl talk.

From your comments, you are well aware of business/formal attire.  Sleeveless, as you thought should be avoided so a jacket would be fine.  For example if you are summoned to law courts, a woman cannot enter if wearing sleeveless clothes, just like a man is obliged to wear a jacket and tie.

Shoes. Closed toes are safe.  Some locations restrict wearing backless shoes to employees, but not to visitors.

Wool is fine for the winter months say dec/jan, but if you plan on coming earlier: linen and cotton are best, since it will be hot!

christineb,

Thank you!  Oh, thank you.  I don't think men get it (no offense intended) when it comes to fashion. I feel so much better about myself when I am dressed "right" for what I am doing.

Thanks for the advice on backless shoes too - it hadn't even occurred to me.  I guess that limits me to plain old medium heeled shoes.  Can women go at least go bare-legged when it is hot if we have good shoes?

And would raw silk work (not the satiny stuff, but a matte finish)?  I don't own much linen - raw silk looks pretty similar - has kind of a nubby finish to it.

I was hoping for Aug or so, but Dec/Jan/Feb are my least favorite months here.  It will probably come down to ticket prices, and what I'm doing at the time.

Thanks for the girl talk - I feel happy now.

Duffy

I mentioned linen/cotton or other fresh feeling clothes for temperature reasons.  Raw silk is fine, it's very nice too Most offices are air conditioned so you will be fine inside.  Personally, it's the heat outside I hate    

Bare legs are ok. Skirts/dresses just above the knee or a bit shorter are accepted in many offices/business meetings.

Don't worry too much about the backless shoes comment.  As I said, in some banks, for example, it's not allowed for employees, but customers/visitors can wear them. Otherwise, it depends very much on the company dress code.  Usually companies with uniforms will impose a restriction on shoes as well.

No matter when you plan your visit, just have a look at this site http://www.maltaweather.com/fiveday-forecast.html  I always look at 5-7 day weather forecasts when I am travelling abroad so that I can pack my bags accordingly

c

hi christineb,

Thanks for the weather site.  It doesn't even get up to your nightly temperatures at high noon here! I have a little shopping to do.  Air conditioning is good.  Bare legs are good. 

I'm going to come visit for maybe a month and get a feeling for the job market while I'm there.  I've been told it's bad, but I can live frugally for a while and look.

I'll keep an eye open for cotton/linen clothes on sale here too.  The season for them is limited, for obvious reasons

Thanks again.

Duffy

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Benoit

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You are right my friend, I am newbee in this community, sorry about that. Wish you all a nice time in Malta.

Friendly yours,

Benoit

Ok i ahve read all the discussions above ,so for Women i suggest knee length skirt business suit.i suggest you to view some images of the models in busines suits, this way you will come o know that how to dress properly and also you must not forget to apply light make up