So you’ve switched from a freezing office to an office that’s too hot — and going sleeveless at work may not be an option. How can you stay cool and comfortable at work? Reader C wonders how to cool down in a hot office… I’ve read a lot of your posts, and in my old … Read More about How to Cool Down in a Hot Office
The Guide to Pantyhose for Work
Hunting for a guide to pantyhose? Here’s our recently updated tips!
What to Wear to a Work-Related Golf Event
2018 Update: We stand by this advice for what to wear to a work-related golf event — you may also want to check out some of our other advice on what to wear to summer associate events and other team-building exercises like sailing, company picnics, and more. If you have a golf outing for work coming … Read More about What to Wear to a Work-Related Golf Event
The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations
Is it professional to go sleeveless at the office — even if you don’t have perfect arms? When you want to bare your arms at your sleeveless-is-acceptable office, is it worth considering other people’s potential reactions if you don’t exactly have Michelle Obama arms to show off? Do people adjust their expectations of what’s “appropriate” when considering coworkers of … Read More about The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations
What to Wear to a Big Meeting at a Casual Office
A reader working in a start-up wondered what to wear to a board meeting, but it raises the broader question: what to wear to a big meeting in a very casual office?
How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
When interviewing, must you button your shirt all the way to the top? How many buttons are acceptable to leave unbuttoned? Reader S wonders… I am going for an interview at quite a conservative organisation. I have a navy skirt suit and was going to wear a white button up shirt. Do I need to button … Read More about How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
Trends and the Conservative Office
2019 Update: Check out our latest discussion on the 2019 fashion trends we hate. What trends can a younger woman safely wear to work? You don’t want to dress too “old” — but you also doesn’t want to appear too trendy and/or in styles that are inappropriate for workwear. So let’s discuss: trends and the conservative office. {related: is anything … Read More about Trends and the Conservative Office
How to Wear Jeans to Work
How can you wear jeans to work — and particularly, what shoes should you wear ? Which business casual outfits look the most professional? Reader B wonders which shoes to wear with jeans to work… I work in public accounting and we have “Jean Fridays,” but HR says no sneakers, tennis shoes, etc., so I … Read More about How to Wear Jeans to Work
Left Behind By a Male Colleague While Wearing Heels
A reader wondered how to handle it when her team had to hurry to catch a train, and she couldn’t keep up because of her heels.
Are Midi Rings Appropriate for the Office?
Are midi rings appropriate for the office? They’re super trendy, but are they polished enough for work?
Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
How should you dress this winter when you work at a freezing office, and your trusty back-of-the-chair cardigan just won’t cut it? What are the best ways to keep warm while still looking professional and stylish? Reader J wonders: My office is freezing cold in the winter — some of the assistants and paralegals keep huge blankets in their office … Read More about Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
The Resort Casual Dress Code (And What to Wear to Beachy Conferences)
What do you wear to an event that calls for a “resort casual dress code” for business clothing? (Or: what do you wear to beachy conferences?)