If someone at work is having a wardrobe problem, should you tell them about it? This is something we’ve often wondered about… I’m interested in your opinion on a dilemma I found myself with in the elevator this week – I was standing behind a young woman who had on a very nice jacket which … Read More about Etiquette Flash: Should you tell a stranger at work about a wardrobe problem?
Business Etiquette Advice
Business etiquette advice for the professional woman.
Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
Today’s reader mail comes with a ton more of questions about interviewing — including whether it’s appropriate to wear black tights with a suit. Here are her questions: I’m a 3L and have an interview next week with a panel of district court judges for a judicial clerkship. I have a few questions with regards … Read More about Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
What to Wear to Work: Advice from the VP/Hiring Manager Level (Guest Post)
We got an interesting e-mail last week from LPC of Privilege: A High Wasp Stops to Consider, offering to write a post giving advice to newbies from her much higher position. She’s got some great advice in here! Your first big job. Congratulations. By big, I mean in an institution of substance, as a lawyer, … Read More about What to Wear to Work: Advice from the VP/Hiring Manager Level (Guest Post)
Which Co-Workers Get a Holiday Card?
2019 Update: We still stand by this advice on which co-workers get a holiday card, but you may also want to check out our more recent posts on whether working moms should send a family photo card to colleagues, as well as all of our posts on holiday business etiquette. Reader J writes in with … Read More about Which Co-Workers Get a Holiday Card?
Is Toe Cleavage Appropriate for the Office?
Today’s reader mail comes from reader E, wondering: is toe cleavage appropriate for the office? She also wonders what hosiery to wear with pumps (other than bare legs)… My feet get sweaty while wearing pumps all day. Am I supposed to be wearing some type of hosiery-sock with them? How do others deal with the … Read More about Is Toe Cleavage Appropriate for the Office?
Open Thread: How are you dealing with the threat of swine flu?
How are you dealing with the threat of swine flu?
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: Baroque Mugs by Zrike, set of four, available at Bloomingdales.com for $40. Deal of the day: Save up to 25% off anything at Banana Republic, Gap, or Old Navy with a purchase of $125 — today only, online only. Use code Save123 at checkout.
Another emergency mail: The five year grad school reunion!
What should you wear to your five-year grad school reunion? Here’s an emergency email from Reader L, who wonders: I am going to my 5-year law school reunion this weekend (dinner, dancing, etc). First, what should my fella wear–he has a tux, but I think that it’s too much, generally for functions he rocks a … Read More about Another emergency mail: The five year grad school reunion!
Poll: Are tall boots ever acceptable for a conservative office?
Update: Check out our most recent round-up of the best knee-high boots for commuting to work, as well as our last discussion of whether boots are acceptable for work. We haven’t done a poll on this in a while, so here’s the question of the moment: are tall boots ever acceptable for a conservative office? … Read More about Poll: Are tall boots ever acceptable for a conservative office?
Reader mail: Can I take the leftovers from my business lunch?
2020 Update: We still stand by this analysis of when you can take leftovers from a business lunch — links have also been updated below. You may also want to check out our ultimate guide to business lunch etiquette. Is a doggy bag is ever appropriate in a business context? Today’s reader wonders what the etiquette … Read More about Reader mail: Can I take the leftovers from my business lunch?
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Talk about it here. Pictured: Lenox “Columbus Circle” Accent Mug, available at Macy’s for $43. Sale pick of the weekend: Check out the lovely blouses on sale at shopbop.com.
LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…
A few weeks ago, a good friend of ours accidentally hit the button on her LinkedIn account that invites your “friends” — ALL of them, every single person in your e-mail account. {related: here’s how to get the most out of your LinkedIn profile} She was horrified. Within minutes she became aware of the mistake … Read More about LinkedIn: When Catastrophe Strikes…