Sheri was the center of attention and it pissed Brittney off. "Congratulations!" everyone told her at her promotion party. Brittney hung back and watched everyone kiss ass. The sad thing was that everyone knew why she was really getting promoted and it wasn't due to her work ethic.
Sheri was a picture perfect blonde haired, blue eyed, perfect body woman in her mid thirties who all the guys adored and all the women wanted to be like. All except for Brittney that is. Brittney wanted recognition based on hard work and she was determined to get it. The funny thing is, that besides being a brunette Brittney was also gorgeous. Deep down that bothered her more than anything. Brittney just didn't flaunt her tits and ass by showing off her cleavage and wearing the tightest possible pants.
"At least you don't have to see her anymore, right?" Brittney's husband, Chuck told her that night after she got home.
"That's not the point." Brittney said irritated. "I can do circles around her any day in the office."
Chuck didn't want to upset his wife of eight years anymore than she already was, but he knew it was just reality. People like being around people who look good. He had only met Sheri once, when he had come to meet Brittney for lunch at her office. Sheri was an absolute bombshell, but she looked more like a hot business woman than a slut. Brittney on the other hand tended to wear clothes that did not compliment her body. Nothing that was particularly ugly, just not very form fitting. Brittney was gorgeous and Chuck only wanted to encourage her to look sharp. She was 5' 4" and 110 lbs and with a 34C breast size, she was top heavy for her size. She was a perfect hourglass figure, but had very few clothes that let her accentuate it.
"Maybe this is an opportunity for you to shine now that she will be in a different office." Chuck said trying to stay positive.
"If I can get her position, it would be a nice raise. The manager over that section is a total jerk though. He makes them stay late if they don't get their work done on time."
"Well, then it sounds like a perfect opportunity to show how good you are. You can set the example!"
"Maybe...we'll see."
The next day at work Brittney went out to lunch with a bunch of the girls from the office.
Jackie was the oldest in the group spoke up, "So who do you all think is going to get Sheri's old job?"
Brittney liked Jackie, but didn't fully trust her either. Jackie was in her late forties, but dressed like she was in her late teens. Although, Jackie did have a pretty rocking' body for a woman her age. Jackie had also confided to Brittney that she had slept with a few of the married guys in the office and that bothered Brittney.
Brittney said, "I think you should Jackie. You have worked here the longest."
"Maybe." Beth said. She was the administrative assistant for the CEO. "I heard them talking about potential candidates and I heard your name Brittany."
Brittany tried to look surprised, but felt like she had earned it. "Really?"
"Yeah, but I also heard them talking about bringing Vicki over from Accounting."
Jackie jumped in, "Seriously? Well, maybe you have to be a blonde to get the job."
All the girls laughed at Jackie's comment, but Brittney secretly wondered if there wasn't something to it. Vicki was also a cute blonde, but was just barely 21.
"Hey Brittney, it wouldn't hurt if you dressed a little nicer though." Beth said.
"What do you mean by that?" Brittney said defensively.
Jackie cut in. "Dress for Success, is all she's saying. Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. No offense, but you dress more business casual."
"I don't really have anything that nice besides the dress suit I wear for interviews."
"Well, ladies. I think we need a girls night out to go shopping!" Jackie said enthusiastically.
Beth, Jackie and Brittney all met at the mall on Saturday to go shopping. They helped her pick out a whole new wardrobe of clothes for work. She knew Chuck wouldn't be too happy with the credit card bill, but the shopping trip made Brittney feel good about herself. Besides, if she gets the promotion it will be worth it.
Monday morning came and Brittany walked confidently into the office. She felt her confidence getting stronger with every turn as she walked by.
It wasn't that the outfit was that remarkable, it was how it fit.
It was a single breasted beige skirt suit. The skirt was tapered and fit snugly around her firm thighs that went ended just above her knees. The jacket was short sleeved and tapered perfectly around her tight waist with a single button connecting the jacket just over her belly button. Under the jacket was a silk black blouse with no collar and a rounded neck. Last but not least were a pair of high heels that matched the color of the suit.
Brittney approached her cubicle as Jackie whistled a cat call.
"Stop it!" She whispered loudly back.
"Sorry, girl, you look hot!" Jackie replied.
"I'm not trying to look hot. I'm trying to look professional."
"Well, you look like a hot professional then!"
Brittney sat at her desk blushing. People came by all day commenting on how great she looked. Admittedly, she enjoyed feeling this good. The nice looks and compliments didn't hurt either.
Later that morning, Rob called Brittney and asked her to come to his office. Were they already filling the position? She got up and walked nervously to Rob's office and knocked on the door.
"Come in." Rob's voice called out.
Brittney walked into the big office. Rob was sitting behind his big oak desk that faced the office door and behind him was a wall of glass that overlooked the city. Just in front of his desk were two chairs. Sheri was in one of them and the other was empty.
"Wow! You look great!" Sheri commented genuinely.
