Some Thoughts on Frump
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Some Thoughts on Frump

2021 Update: We still stand by this advice below, but you can also check out our more recent discussion on how to avoid professional frump. We got this reader mail a little while ago, and it seems appropriate in light of the response to this morning’s cardi set (wow, you guys did NOT like that)….

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Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
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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…

What Makeup to Wear While Interviewing
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What Makeup to Wear While Interviewing

2017 Update: Check out our latest discussion on the best interview makeup! Today’s reader mail is another request for interview advice, this time in terms of makeup… I have several on campus interviews for 1L summer jobs the first week in February. I have my conservative gray and black suits. I have my sensible Nine West…