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Scuffed Shoes and the Office

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…

How to Edge Up a Conservative Look
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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…