Which hair accessories are appropriate for the office, ladies?
Poll: Patterned tights for professional women?
It’s easy to find a lot of high-end companies like Wolford or Falke making patterned tights — but are they appropriate for work? We asked the readers…
What Color Pantyhose to Wear for Interviews
Have you ever wondered what color pantyhose to wear to interviews? Last week we asked two poll questions, so we thought we’d take give you guys a break from all the onerous button-pushing and give you updates on how the polls went. It turns out we were 100% wrong about wearing off-black pantyhose to interviews … Read More about What Color Pantyhose to Wear for Interviews
zThe Hunt: Interview Tote Bags (redirected)
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about zThe Hunt: Interview Tote Bags (redirected)
Poll: What Color Hose Is Correct For An August or September Interview?
Ah, interview week. The time when stress is running high at business schools and law schools, the time when everyone’s wearing suits in uncomfortable heat, loitering about awkwardly in hotel lobbies, and wishing they were still in flip flops and ripped jeans. Today’s important question is thus: Assuming you’re wearing a black suit, what color … Read More about Poll: What Color Hose Is Correct For An August or September Interview?
Stylish Bags for Law School
I got an e-mail a while ago from reader A, on the hunt for stylish bags for law school. She notes that I consider myself too old (too fabulous?) for a backpack (I’m 28) so I’m looking for a bag for law school that is stylish, comfortable, and suitable for a laptop. I am just wondering if … Read More about Stylish Bags for Law School
Monday’s TPS: LV Epi Leather Alma bag in Grenade
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Happy Monday! Not … Read More about Monday’s TPS: LV Epi Leather Alma bag in Grenade
Generation Pantyhose
There’s an interesting story in today’s WSJ regarding pantyhose, and how it causes a generational divide between workers. That’s definitely true! We here at Corporette think they should be worn on the most formal of occasions — court appearance, meeting with the CEO, etc — but for daily work they aren’t necessary. We were surprised, … Read More about Generation Pantyhose
Weekly Round-Up: If you wear it to play, don’t wear it to work
– The Girls in the Beauty Department round up the best pink nail polishes. [Glamour] We totally want the one The Daily Obsession recommended, though (pictured). (Available at Nordstrom.) – Eeek! How did we miss this? “Clothing” arguments for a new legal dress code. We luuuurve the rule that “if you wear it to play, … Read More about Weekly Round-Up: If you wear it to play, don’t wear it to work
Call for Comments! What’s your go-to “briefcase”?
We’re prepping for our next “Hunt” article: this time, we’re tackling briefcases/attaches/totes for businesswomen. Sure, the USB drive is all you need most days, but what do you carry when you’re going to a big meeting or to court and need to carry some serious documents (and look serious doing it)? Suggestions welcome — please … Read More about Call for Comments! What’s your go-to “briefcase”?
Poll results!
We’ve taken the poll down for the moment because it was screwing up the sidebar, but the results are in: – 50% of you think pantyhose never need to be worn, regardless who you’re meeting with that day, – 43% of you think that bare legs are fine unless you have a big meeting (i.e., … Read More about Poll results!
Poll of the day! Pantyhose in the summer…
Are bare legs acceptable for the office? Photo by telethon, courtesy of Flickr.