Can you wear a red dress to a professional black tie event? Reader “Confused in VA” writes in, wondering: Is it ok to wear a red gown to a professional black tie event? The event will be in the evening with dinner. Hmmn. We’ve talked about what not to wear to a black tie event, … Read More about The Red Dress at the Black Tie Event
Business Casual — Without Being Overdressed
It can be really tricky to do business casual in a male-dominated environment without being overdressed.
The Professional White Shirt (That Isn’t a Blouse or a T-Shirt)
How can you find basic, solid shirts that are just a teensy bit different and easy to care for — particularly in simple colors like black and white? Reader S wonders… You’ve done lots of reviews about what shirts to wear to work (I love “The Hunt”), but I cannot find anything directly addressing the … Read More about The Professional White Shirt (That Isn’t a Blouse or a T-Shirt)
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 Pack for Extended Business Trips
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 … Read More about What to Pack for Extended Business Trips
The Bag Lady Reconsiders… How to Choose Wisely When Purchasing a Work Bag
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 … Read More about The Bag Lady Reconsiders… How to Choose Wisely When Purchasing a Work Bag
The Best Personal Style Blogs – For Officewear?
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 … Read More about The Best Personal Style Blogs – For Officewear?
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
When “Conservative” Doesn’t Feel Right
A reader wondered how to dress appropriately for an interview, but still be yourself…
The Case Against Cuffed Pants
Should women get cuffed suit pants? Who should wear pants with cuffs?
How to Edge Up a Conservative Look
How can you “edge up” a conservative look (and still look professional)? Reader T wonders… I’m in a creative field (aspiring commercial director) and recently came out of a personal branding seminar where I was given the suggestion to “edge up” my look, which I think is actually a good idea. I dress pretty polished … Read More about How to Edge Up a Conservative Look
Tattoo Sleeves in the Workplace
A law student wondered how to dress “in order to hide my tattoos, which go from both shoulders down to right above my elbows.”