Comments on: Tool of the Trade: The Wrap http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap 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: Your Office, Your Closet http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-534458 Your Office, Your Closet Mon, 10 Oct 2011 16:31:42 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-534458 [...] 3. A wrap. Some days the A/C is going full blast and there is nothing you can do but wrap yourself up in a shawl. Unlike a sweater, it’s generally something you can add to any kind of outfit — a suit looks good with a wrap thrown over it, as does a dress, or even a casual sweater and pants outfit.  (We’ve rounded up some of the multitude of uses for a wrap previously…) [...] [...] 3. A wrap. Some days the A/C is going full blast and there is nothing you can do but wrap yourself up in a shawl. Unlike a sweater, it’s generally something you can add to any kind of outfit — a suit looks good with a wrap thrown over it, as does a dress, or even a casual sweater and pants outfit.  (We’ve rounded up some of the multitude of uses for a wrap previously…) [...]

]]> By: LSAT http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-194308 LSAT Thu, 14 Oct 2010 01:13:13 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-194308 Does anyone have a recommendation on where to find shawl pins? I'm developing quite the collection of wraps, and thought some nice pins might help add to the ways I wear them already. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to find shawl pins?

I’m developing quite the collection of wraps, and thought some nice pins might help add to the ways I wear them already.

]]> By: Traveler http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-64239 Traveler Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:38:34 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-64239 Wraps are a traveler's best friend. In addition to the uses suggested above, a wrap becomes the perfect head covering for entering a place of worship, plus a makeshift arm covering if sleeveless tops aren't allowed. On a more basic level, wraps can be used as tourniquets, slings, and bandages if you are in a pinch. Wraps are a traveler’s best friend. In addition to the uses suggested above, a wrap becomes the perfect head covering for entering a place of worship, plus a makeshift arm covering if sleeveless tops aren’t allowed. On a more basic level, wraps can be used as tourniquets, slings, and bandages if you are in a pinch.

]]> By: mary http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-52912 mary Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:11:23 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-52912 For travel I use it to - cover eyes on plane - improvised pillow - temp control - ground cover if I am forced to camp out at O'Hare Other uses -when there are no paper towels in bathroom -spill cleanup -cover a stain on your clothes -cover a low cut or ill-fitting top (I sometimes drop 5lbs and totally lose what little cleavage I have to keep my dress up - I bike to work and don't notice the fit difference until I am changing into my dress at work) -fold it and sit on it when I am too short to see over guy in front of me at a show! For travel I use it to
- cover eyes on plane
- improvised pillow
- temp control
- ground cover if I am forced to camp out at O’Hare

Other uses
-when there are no paper towels in bathroom
-spill cleanup
-cover a stain on your clothes
-cover a low cut or ill-fitting top (I sometimes drop 5lbs and totally lose what little cleavage I have to keep my dress up – I bike to work and don’t notice the fit difference until I am changing into my dress at work)
-fold it and sit on it when I am too short to see over guy in front of me at a show!

]]> By: KK http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-52415 KK Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:41:21 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-52415 I have found the best time to wear a wrap is when traveling on business. I can still look professional, just in case I run into any colleagues in the terminal, and when I board the airplane, I use it as a blanket. I have found the best time to wear a wrap is when traveling on business. I can still look professional, just in case I run into any colleagues in the terminal, and when I board the airplane, I use it as a blanket.

]]> By: georgienyc http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-52145 georgienyc Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:20:03 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-52145 here's a great one and not too expensive. love the simple black or tan... http://www.what2wearwhere.com/blog/post/2009/09/29/What-to-Buy-This-Week-Nordstrom-Wrap.aspx here’s a great one and not too expensive. love the simple black or tan…
http://www.what2wearwhere.com/blog/post/2009/09/29/What-to-Buy-This-Week-Nordstrom-Wrap.aspx

]]> By: Jenn R http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-51882 Jenn R Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:39:42 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-51882 Thanks Corporette! I have a bunch of wraps but I never thought of wrapping them around my legs. Today I'm as warm and cozy as possible in my heavily air conditioned office - thank you! I ordered another one from Etsy too, great recommendation. Thanks Corporette! I have a bunch of wraps but I never thought of wrapping them around my legs. Today I’m as warm and cozy as possible in my heavily air conditioned office – thank you! I ordered another one from Etsy too, great recommendation.

]]> By: anon http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-51676 anon Wed, 28 Oct 2009 05:42:18 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-51676 Wraps are good for hiding a poochy belly after a carbo-loaded meal. Wraps are good for hiding a poochy belly after a carbo-loaded meal.

]]> By: RoadWarriorette http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-51586 RoadWarriorette Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:42:59 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-51586 I also take a wrap with me on any trip, for all of the above reasons. I love a good wrap, and it is the most versatile piece you can travel with. When napping on planes I feel so cozy with my personal wrap-turned-blanket, knowing that I will stay warm and the only germs I am getting are my own. I also take a wrap with me on any trip, for all of the above reasons. I love a good wrap, and it is the most versatile piece you can travel with. When napping on planes I feel so cozy with my personal wrap-turned-blanket, knowing that I will stay warm and the only germs I am getting are my own.

]]> By: Erin http://corporette.com/2009/10/26/tool-of-the-trade-the-wrap/comment-page-1/#comment-51557 Erin Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:31:36 +0000 http://corporette.com/?p=5868#comment-51557 I have a huge wool one in my office that I use as a shawl but is big enough to keep me warm if I end up working late and don't have a jacket for the cool night walk home. I keep it draped over the back of a chair when I'm not using it, so it looks a bit decorative, as you suggested - but I've noticed that my male colleagues will not sit on this chair when they stop by my office, presumably because the shawl is on it. Women have no problem sitting on it. I have a huge wool one in my office that I use as a shawl but is big enough to keep me warm if I end up working late and don’t have a jacket for the cool night walk home. I keep it draped over the back of a chair when I’m not using it, so it looks a bit decorative, as you suggested – but I’ve noticed that my male colleagues will not sit on this chair when they stop by my office, presumably because the shawl is on it. Women have no problem sitting on it.

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