Reader H is gearing up for trial out of town, and wondering what to wear when she’s working late in the war room…
I Can’t Wear a Suit — But Want to Show Authority
What do you wear when you want to show authority without wearing a suit? We’ve talked about what to wear when a suit doesn’t feel right, but Reader R is looking for authoritative clothes that aren’t intimidating and travel well… I recently started a new job as in-house counsel. As part of my responsibilities, I … Read More about I Can’t Wear a Suit — But Want to Show Authority
The Rules about Dresses for a “Business Casual” Interviewing Event
Reader H wonders what to wear to a dinner reception/interview situation that has a business casual dress code.
Nail Colors For Work: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
We haven’t had a poll on what nail colors are acceptable in a conservative office for too long, so here’s a fun question for today: what nail colors do you consider appropriate (and inappropriate) for your conservative office? For my $.02, flipping through Elle‘s recent slideshow on the top nail colors for Fall 2013, I see … Read More about Nail Colors For Work: The Good, the Bad, the Ugly
How to Help Young Men Dress Professionally
Which blogs provide workwear advice to young male professionals? Reader S wonders, and now is a great time to talk about men’s style since I’m guessing there will be some killer Father’s Day sales coming up… (update: here’s our roundup for some big mens’ sales happening the weekend of 6/14) — Do you know of … Read More about How to Help Young Men Dress Professionally
What to Wear on the First Day at a Very Casual Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear on the first day at a very casual law office — but you may also want to check out our newer discussion on what to wear on your first day at work. (You may also want to check out our Ultimate Guide to Business … Read More about What to Wear on the First Day at a Very Casual Office
How to Wear Ankle Length Pants to Work
Can you wear slim ankle length pants with a blazer to look professional? Reader M asks a pertinent question: Can you comment on how to wear slim ankle length pants with a blazer to create a professional look? I tried this last week and missed the mark because my shoes were too casual I think. … Read More about How to Wear Ankle Length Pants to Work
How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
How do you keep your clothes looking nice when you live with animals? Reader A has a great question about pets and clothes: I have a question about caring for your clothes when you live with animals. I have a wonderful dog, who unfortunately sheds. His fur also builds up a lot of dander, and … Read More about How to Keep Pet Hair Off Your Clothes
Business Casual — Without Being Overdressed
It can be really tricky to do business casual in a male-dominated environment without being overdressed.
How Often Can You Repeat Your Outfits at Work?
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on the important topic of how often can you repeat your outfits at work — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on repeating outfits at work. If you’re wondering how to mix up your outfits more, check out our work … Read More about How Often Can You Repeat Your Outfits at Work?
What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
A college student wondered: what should she wear to a business casual networking event (or: recruiting events) — especially in the winter?
Poll: Ankle-Length Pants and the Office
So here’s the tricky thing about office style: it changes from time to time. We’ve talked before on this blog about how I’m a big fan of bootcut trousers because I think they’re the most flattering look — and how I think “shorter” pants (capris, floodies, pedal pushers, whatever you want to call them) are … Read More about Poll: Ankle-Length Pants and the Office