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What to Pack for Extended Business Trips

Updated11/14/2023

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How do you pack for a business trip where you’ll be gone for MONTHS? Reader B has a great question on long business trips, specifically, what to pack for extended business trips. Here’s her question: Can you give tips or do a post on how to prepare for short-term assignments? I’ll be based in Hong…

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The Bag Lady Reconsiders… How to Choose Wisely When Purchasing a Work Bag

Updated02/09/2023

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Which are the great, professional, useful totes? If you always carry around a ton of stuff, should you downsize to look more professional? Reader A is about to make her first “really expensive purse purchase” and needs advice… How to Choose Wisely When Purchasing a Work Bag First: congrats on making your first really expensive…

Fashion | Style | Wear to Work | Work Outfit Ideas

The Best Personal Style Blogs – For Officewear?

Updated11/19/2024

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Although I occasionally post pictures of myself on Corporette, I’m the first to admit that this is not really a personal style blog — i.e., where you see one woman’s actual clothes and outfits every day or two. So here’s the question for today’s open thread — which are the best personal style blogs for…

woman wears green suit with ankle pants for work

Poll: Ankle-Length Pants and the Office

Updated01/09/2024

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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…

When “Conservative” Doesn’t Feel Right

Updated06/01/2022

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A reader wondered how to dress appropriately for an interview, but still be yourself…

What to Pack for Extended Business Trips

The Bag Lady Reconsiders… How to Choose Wisely When Purchasing a Work Bag

The Best Personal Style Blogs – For Officewear?

Poll: Ankle-Length Pants and the Office

When “Conservative” Doesn’t Feel Right

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