Good one guys… Speaking from a woman’s point of view, I’d suggest you have the right idea with dressing more formally, as you mentioned. I see lots of women who are dressed in pant or skirt suits wearing flats, but women are into SHOES here! From high heeled outrageously fun shoes to your standard sedate pump, they’ve got em. The women I see are very nicely dressed. If you’re working in a business environment and want to be taken seriously, then you’ll have better luck dressing the part. It’s always easier to get more casual, if you find that’s what’s acceptable and more comfortable. Having taught in many different situations other places,that’s my two cents worth anyway.