Comments on: Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yay or Nay? http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay A fashion and lifestyle blog for women lawyers, bankers, MBAs, consultants, and otherwise overachieving chicks Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:33:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Anonymous http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-656723 Anonymous Mon, 30 Jan 2012 03:31:50 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-656723 Braids are awesome, they make a pony or bun more fun and change things up! Braids are awesome, they make a pony or bun more fun and change things up!

]]> By: Anonymous http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-1/#comment-420011 Anonymous Wed, 11 May 2011 20:50:14 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-420011 We were having the discussion of headbands at work, and although we all love them, we can't seem to picture them as being professional. I would love to hear what others think about this issue though? We were having the discussion of headbands at work, and although we all love them, we can’t seem to picture them as being professional. I would love to hear what others think about this issue though?

]]> By: Ponytails at the Office « Chinook Country Chick http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-351657 Ponytails at the Office « Chinook Country Chick Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:30:31 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-351657 [...] Read the article here. But what do you think? Acceptable office hair or too casual? [...] [...] Read the article here. But what do you think? Acceptable office hair or too casual? [...]

]]> By: Ergo http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-148823 Ergo Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:52:55 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-148823 About two years ago, I went to a business leadership conference where we specifically had a seminar on women's workplace attire. We were taught that women with hair longer than 2 inches below the shoulder should always pull their hair back, as loose hair was considered unprofessional. I was used as an example for appropriate hair - I was wearing a high pony with my hair looped around the elastic to cover it. I've kind of stuck to that ever since, and I feel that as long as your hair is neat and out of your face, it shouldn't be a problem. About two years ago, I went to a business leadership conference where we specifically had a seminar on women’s workplace attire.

We were taught that women with hair longer than 2 inches below the shoulder should always pull their hair back, as loose hair was considered unprofessional. I was used as an example for appropriate hair – I was wearing a high pony with my hair looped around the elastic to cover it. I’ve kind of stuck to that ever since, and I feel that as long as your hair is neat and out of your face, it shouldn’t be a problem.

]]> By: jake http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-148451 jake Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:53:56 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-148451 31 year-old, 11 months, $270000000 Everyone was working overtime to bring home beacon when the whole world was suffering the slow economy. However, Harry Wang ,a 31 year old Chinese young man pocketed $270000000 in 11 months through his online store which is selling replicas of designer’s handbags and luxury watches “I have never expected that I can make money online at all, when I decided to have a try, I thought I should have a “ starting point”, that’s why my store is called “7amshop”http://www.7amshop.com, cause it sounds like “starting point” in Chinese. I did hope it is a starting point to a great success.” “I never forget my first order, which was from a teacher in California. She ordered a $599 Rolex watch Datejust for her husband , I was very happy for the first order and delivered the watch as soon as I could. But when my customer received her order, the corner of the package box was deformed during the transportation, she sent us her unhappiness in her feedback.. I knew how she felt, all I have to do is to make our customers happy. I made a decision that I would send her a new package box with a Rolex lady’s watch, then they would have a couple’s watches. I was not rich at that time, $599 was my one month salary, but to have a good “ starting point”, I decided to do so. Anyway, I wanted to make my customer happy.” His first customer expressed her gratitude and they have become good friends. This was his “starting point”, his 7amshop has become the secret destination of the fashion lovers. High quality and affordable price. Why not? Harry has customers and friends from all over the world, “Thanks to my 7amshop, it is a starting point to me to make friends and money.” 31 year-old, 11 months, $270000000
Everyone was working overtime to bring home beacon when the whole world was suffering the slow economy. However, Harry Wang ,a 31 year old Chinese young man pocketed $270000000 in 11 months through his online store which is selling replicas of designer’s handbags and luxury watches
“I have never expected that I can make money online at all, when I decided to have a try, I thought I should have a “ starting point”, that’s why my store is called “7amshop”http://www.7amshop.com, cause it sounds like “starting point” in Chinese. I did hope it is a starting point to a great success.”
“I never forget my first order, which was from a teacher in California. She ordered a $599 Rolex watch Datejust for her husband , I was very happy for the first order and delivered the watch as soon as I could. But when my customer received her order, the corner of the package box was deformed during the transportation, she sent us her unhappiness in her feedback.. I knew how she felt, all I have to do is to make our customers happy. I made a decision that I would send her a new package box with a Rolex lady’s watch, then they would have a couple’s watches. I was not rich at that time, $599 was my one month salary, but to have a good “ starting point”, I decided to do so. Anyway, I wanted to make my customer happy.” His first customer expressed her gratitude and they have become good friends.
This was his “starting point”, his 7amshop has become the secret destination of the fashion lovers. High quality and affordable price. Why not?
Harry has customers and friends from all over the world, “Thanks to my 7amshop, it is a starting point to me to make friends and money.”

]]> By: E http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-121317 E Fri, 28 May 2010 02:30:24 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-121317 I have no problem with pony tails (either high or low), as long as they look professional. For me personally, a pony is only an emergency option because my shoulder-length wavy/curly hair doesn't lay smooth. My usual hair style is a french twist held with a variety of combs, pins and chop sticks. I will, on occasion wear a banana clip, and let the curls go in the back. I don't wear it loose for work because within a few hours, I look like a refugee from the summer of love. At a minimum, I'll pull the sides back with some combs to reduce the volume. I have no problem with pony tails (either high or low), as long as they look professional. For me personally, a pony is only an emergency option because my shoulder-length wavy/curly hair doesn’t lay smooth.

My usual hair style is a french twist held with a variety of combs, pins and chop sticks. I will, on occasion wear a banana clip, and let the curls go in the back. I don’t wear it loose for work because within a few hours, I look like a refugee from the summer of love. At a minimum, I’ll pull the sides back with some combs to reduce the volume.

]]> By: ChicagoLawyer http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-8789 ChicagoLawyer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:22:51 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-8789 I think low and high ponytails are perfectly acceptable for the office. There are a variety of styles that are all perfectly acceptable. I worked at BigLaw years ago and some of the associates (who were well regarded) had very long hair that they wore down loose. Long hair down is definitely not a problem in many (if not most) firms. Sandra Bullock looks very professional with her high pony and also very current and younger than she would look with a bun. She personally looks more attractive with the high pony that she probably would look with a shorter hair style. I do not want my hair falling in my face when I am working because it is annoying to me. I do the pony or the front half up/back half down style. The low ponytail is probably a bit more conservative so perhaps better for formal meetings. Several commented that the problem with the high pony is that the tail moves. I have thick, curly hair that does not really move at all when it is in the high ponytail so the swishing of the tail is a non-issue for me. I think some swishing on straight haired women would be fine too -- especially if you are dressed professionally and carry yourself with confidence. I think low and high ponytails are perfectly acceptable for the office. There are a variety of styles that are all perfectly acceptable. I worked at BigLaw years ago and some of the associates (who were well regarded) had very long hair that they wore down loose. Long hair down is definitely not a problem in many (if not most) firms. Sandra Bullock looks very professional with her high pony and also very current and younger than she would look with a bun. She personally looks more attractive with the high pony that she probably would look with a shorter hair style. I do not want my hair falling in my face when I am working because it is annoying to me. I do the pony or the front half up/back half down style. The low ponytail is probably a bit more conservative so perhaps better for formal meetings. Several commented that the problem with the high pony is that the tail moves. I have thick, curly hair that does not really move at all when it is in the high ponytail so the swishing of the tail is a non-issue for me. I think some swishing on straight haired women would be fine too — especially if you are dressed professionally and carry yourself with confidence.

]]> By: Tim http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-8690 Tim Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:22:34 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-8690 Not too many guys jumping in so I guess I will. High tails seem fitting for young, active lifestyles, careers or activities. Low is more professional or formal but certainly not indicative of older or slower lifestyle in my opinion. I also believe high tails look best on slender neck lines. Not too many guys jumping in so I guess I will. High tails seem fitting for young, active lifestyles, careers or activities. Low is more professional or formal but certainly not indicative of older or slower lifestyle in my opinion. I also believe high tails look best on slender neck lines.

]]> By: Katie http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-8622 Katie Wed, 03 Jun 2009 21:56:03 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-8622 I prefer ponytails, low, with all the hair firmly secured away from the face, with no obvious accessories including: scrunchies, bows, clips (large or small), or chopsticks. High ponytails can do that swinging back and forth thing that reminds me of Jan Brady. A french twist where all the hair is secured away from the face (and where no accessories are visible) or a bun is okay too. Generally speaking, I just hate it when women have hair all over the place, whether her hair is up or down. It looks sloppy! Also, am I the only one who thinks bangs look really sloppy and unprofessional? I know they're in right now or whatever, but I hate seeing them, especially considering so few women wear them well or keep them from being all over the place! I prefer ponytails, low, with all the hair firmly secured away from the face, with no obvious accessories including: scrunchies, bows, clips (large or small), or chopsticks. High ponytails can do that swinging back and forth thing that reminds me of Jan Brady. A french twist where all the hair is secured away from the face (and where no accessories are visible) or a bun is okay too. Generally speaking, I just hate it when women have hair all over the place, whether her hair is up or down. It looks sloppy!

Also, am I the only one who thinks bangs look really sloppy and unprofessional? I know they’re in right now or whatever, but I hate seeing them, especially considering so few women wear them well or keep them from being all over the place!

]]> By: BReal http://corporette.com/2009/05/19/open-thread-ponytails-at-the-office-yay-or-nay/comment-page-3/#comment-8140 BReal Fri, 29 May 2009 00:48:55 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=3911#comment-8140 I think that this article is evidence that Corporette should have an article about what we SHOULD be doing with our hair. I am a 30 year old government attorney with a LOT of long, thick, semi-wavy hair. (Stylists make me book extra time for the cut and style). I have a two year old and workout in the morning and simply do not have the minimum 1 hour (really) it takes to do a blowout. Even when I cut my hair shoulder length it took forever to make my hair look smooth and polished. Typically the semi-wave kicks in after a few hours and it looks messy again. The only solution is the flat iron but for that my hair has to be completely dry ... and again it takes about 30 minutes for that. The ponytail has been my savior. It's quick and polished. So if that is off the table ... now what?! What is a young professional working mother supposed to do?! How about a powdered wig? I think that this article is evidence that Corporette should have an article about what we SHOULD be doing with our hair. I am a 30 year old government attorney with a LOT of long, thick, semi-wavy hair. (Stylists make me book extra time for the cut and style). I have a two year old and workout in the morning and simply do not have the minimum 1 hour (really) it takes to do a blowout. Even when I cut my hair shoulder length it took forever to make my hair look smooth and polished. Typically the semi-wave kicks in after a few hours and it looks messy again. The only solution is the flat iron but for that my hair has to be completely dry … and again it takes about 30 minutes for that. The ponytail has been my savior. It’s quick and polished. So if that is off the table … now what?! What is a young professional working mother supposed to do?! How about a powdered wig?

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