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
When can interns wear statement pieces like necklaces or shoes? Reader C, a law student, wonders…. I am a current law student preparing for a summer internship. I’ve been reading through a lot of your old posts trying to get a gauge on appropriate office wear. My question is about shoes. I’m wondering how far … Read More about Statement Pieces and the Intern
How can you look professional in flats — all the time? It can be a challenge to get the same level of polish without heels!
Which are your least comfortable heels? I’m in the midst of updating The Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels today (finally!) and I noticed an interesting suggestion from one of the readers amongst the comments: that we should talk about which brands are our LEAST favorite for comfort. So let’s hear it, ladies — which brands … Read More about Which Are Your LEAST Comfortable Heels?
What shoes look professional and can be worn with socks? I keep getting questions about this, so let’s discuss. (Pictured.) First, reader J wondered: I was wondering if you have ever covered where to find great workplace-appropriate shoes that you can wear with socks (that aren’t tall boots). The weather where I live is often … Read More about How to Keep Your Feet Warm and Look Professional
Update: This is still a fun discussion on the best brands for comfortable heels, but 2012 was too long ago — check out our most recent roundup of the Top Ten Most Comfortable Heel Brands! One of the top Corporette posts of all time, The Quest for Comfortable Heels, turned into one of the best … Read More about Comfortable Heels: Which Are Your Favorite Brands For Comfortable Heels?
If shoes show any signs of wear (like scuffs and scrapes), are they inappropriate for the office? What is the best way to take care of your office shoes? Reader S wonders: Help settle a debate between friends– are leather heels with slightly worn tips (your standard pointed toe work heel) acceptable for the business … Read More about Scuffed Shoes and the Office
What is the proper hem length for heels — and how do you commute in shoes of different heights? Reader Y wonders about flared pants, but I think she brings up a great point about hems and women who commute in shoes other than their office heels. I’m a 25 year old working in Boston, … Read More about Flared Pants, Hems, and Commutes
It can be a bit tricky to find Mary Jane pumps for work that don’t a) visually cut your leg at the worst possible point, and b) make you look like a little girl — so here are our favorites.
2020 Update: Check out our most recent round-up of the best black knee-high boots! Can you wear knee-high boots to the office with a skirt? Reader B wonders… I live in DC and work in the public interest world. I love wearing boots in the winter and when there is inclement weather. I have two … Read More about Boots at the Office: THE POLL
If you’ve been ogling designer shoes but aren’t sure where to start (or whether to make the leap!), this post is for you. I’ve been reading Tiffany’s blog at I am Style-ish for a few years now, and I’ve always admired the professional but chic way she incorporates designer shoes into her outfits. She has … Read More about A Newbie’s Guide to Designer Shoes
Reader V has a full-fledged shoe debacle on her hands — and she might be charged with delineating (i.e. narrowing) the rules further… We are in the middle of the full raging summer shoe debate at my work place. I work at a CPA firm. We have a no flip-flop policy = no shoes that … Read More about Flip-Flops, Sandals, and Office Propriety, Oh My!
