Readers, what are your favorite “in a pinch” uses for office supplies?
Are Louboutins Appropriate For the Office?
Are Louboutins appropriate for the office, such as a pair of the Simple 85s?
The Best Solutions for Gaping Shirts
Since it’s been a while since we last discussed this particular workwear issue for those of us on the bustier side, we thought it’d be a great time to talk about the best solutions for gaping shirts. Last time, we gave some DIY options for gaping blouses, including recommendations for sewing, taping, and pinning to close … Read More about The Best Solutions for Gaping Shirts
How to Look Stylish and Professional at a Business Casual Office
When you’re used to dressing conservatively for work and your new office is much less formal, how do you put outfits together to look casual but still professional and stylish? How can you adapt your conservative clothes for a business casual office? Some women would react to a dress-code switch like this with a “Score! Jeans and … Read More about How to Look Stylish and Professional at a Business Casual Office
Too Casual for a Weekend in the Office?
Today’s reader K asks a great question: what is too casual for a weekend in the office? We haven’t discussed what to wear to the office on the weekend in years, so let’s get into it. Here’s her question: I’m a junior associate at a large corporate law firm, and I’ve been working a lot … Read More about Too Casual for a Weekend in the Office?
Summer Tweed, Winter Tweed — What’s the Difference?
A reader asked: ” I frequently see you mention “lightweight tweed” for summer, but I’m not sure I actually know what that means. Can light/bright colours bring an otherwise heavier weighted tweed into the summer months?”
Cheap Suits: How Low Can You Go?
Readers, what differences do you see in different price ranges for suits? How much does YOUR average suit cost (both in terms of sticker price and in terms of what you’ll actually pay, after any discounts)?
2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
I’ve noticed a few trends that seem to be EVERYWHERE of late, and I thought we’d discuss, if only because so many of them seem inappropriate for officewear — I’d love to hear your thoughts. What trends WON’T you wear to work? Every office is different, of course — know yours! — but it’s always … Read More about 2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
Colorful Suits and the Working Woman
Are colorful suits appropriate for the working woman? Are any colors off limits, such as baby blue?
How to Wear Pantyhose In the Summer
If “pantyhose in summer” makes you shudder, you’re not alone — but if you HAVE to wear it, here’s how to survive.
10 Workwear Style Tips for Busty Women
One of our top posts of all time is one a friend suggested I write, back in the early days of the blog: how to dress professionally if you’re busty. We haven’t offered busty women style tips in a while, so I thought we’d discuss. But let me be clear at the outset: there’s nothing inherently … Read More about 10 Workwear Style Tips for Busty Women
Professional Hairstyles: Do Ponytails Count?
Are ponytails appropriate for work looks?