A reader wondered about dry clean only fabrics: “It drives me crazy when everything is labeled ‘dry clean only’. For wool and fine fabrics, ok. But synthetic tops labeled d.c.o.? Please.”
Today’s reader mail comes from someone curious about the “no bare arms” rule… I’m soon going to be a summer associate at a relatively conservative NYC law firm (not business formal, but a notch below), and I was wondering what you specifically mean by “no bare arms.” While I’m obviously not going to go sleeveless,…
Can women lawyers wear a longer skirt to court? We’ve been thinking about this question since we first read it… I have an important court appearance coming up. I will be arguing an appeal on a fairly significant issue. I have been wearing pants for years to trial. But are they appropriate before the more…
Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion on whether an untucked shirt with jacket is a polished look for work — but you may also want to check out our discussion on when to tuck your shirt in. We nearly posted this jacket at left for our TPS of the day, until we…
Today’s reader mail has us totally stumped… readers, please weigh in if you have thoughts on what to wear to a sailing event for work in mid-May! Here’s the question: I now have my own professional wardrobe crisis – what does one wear to a corporate sailing event? It is in New England, in mid…
