Update: We’ve updated links below, but come check out our more recent discussion of 9 ways to use a wrap at the office! We were thinking last week of the multitude of uses for the wrap, of which every woman should buy one or two to keep at the office. (Pictured: Made to order fabric shawl … Read More about Tool of the Trade: The Wrap
The Hunt: Professional Winter Coats
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Professional Winter Coats
Corporette 101: The Old Mirror Trick
Whenever you have a seriously important professional day — for example, an interview — you need to be wearing your most conservative, “notice my brains not my fashion sense” outfit. This means, unfortunately, that you need to be sure you know how the suit you wear looks from all angles. How does it look if … Read More about Corporette 101: The Old Mirror Trick
What to Wear To… A Professional Conference
One of the most difficult things to figure out is what to wear to a professional conference. In theory, you’re there to network, meet your colleagues and the “superstars” of your field — and, of course, to learn a bit in the process. The whole process becomes a bit more confusing when you add the … Read More about What to Wear To… A Professional Conference
Tool of the Trade: Facebook’s Privacy Settings
Facebook continues to grow in popularity, and it’s now entirely possible that your coworkers, bosses, former teachers–as well as your real friends–will see everything you post on there. Or at least they will if your privacy settings aren’t set just so. By setting things up properly, though, you can prevent everyone but a handful of … Read More about Tool of the Trade: Facebook’s Privacy Settings
Corporette 101: Pant Hemlines
This post is actually inspired by a reader’s question: How long should pant hemlines be, when wearing a suit or dress pants with loafers (with a 1″ stacked heel) or heels? We recall, many years ago, seeing an illustrated feature in the front of Esquire magazine, advising men how long their hemlines should be with … Read More about Corporette 101: Pant Hemlines
Can You Wear a Bikini to an Office Function? Readers, Weigh In…
2018 Update: If you’re pondering whether you can wear a bikini to an office function, you may want to consult the below advice — you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on what to wear to an office pool party, as well as all of our advice on what to wear to summer … Read More about Can You Wear a Bikini to an Office Function? Readers, Weigh In…
What to Wear to a Sailing Event for Work in Mid-May
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion for what to wear to a sailing event for work in mid-May — but you may also want to check out our resources for summer associates. Today’s reader mail has us totally stumped… readers, please weigh in: I now have my own professional wardrobe crisis … Read More about What to Wear to a Sailing Event for Work in Mid-May
How to Wear Stockings to Work Without Getting Runs and Rips
Update: We still stand by this advice on how to wear stockings without ripping them — we’ve also updated links below. You may also want to check out our guide for how to wear pantyhose for work! More reader mail to catch up on… I thought this reader Q was particularly relevant given some of … Read More about How to Wear Stockings to Work Without Getting Runs and Rips
Building Your Wardrobe for a Summer Internship
We’ve had a number of requests for how to build your wardrobe for a summer internship, so ladies, this one’s for you! (You also may want to check out our post on affordable office attire!) {related: guide for summer associates} Suits. Yes, you will need more than one suit, but not as many as you … Read More about Building Your Wardrobe for a Summer Internship
Golf Clothing for a Newbie
The summer golf outing thrown by your company or firm can be one of the trickiest for women professionals. Are they still great networking opportunities for young women? You betcha. Here’s the request from someone desperate for golf clothing for a newbie: Would love to hear suggestions on what a young female associate who has … Read More about Golf Clothing for a Newbie
The Hunt: Appropriate Bags for Summer Associates
We got this request in from a reader, and thought we might resurrect an old feature — The Hunt — in which we look for a great basic, available now, in a variety of price points. Here’s the request: As an incoming summer associate at a large NY firm, I’ve been wondering – what kind … Read More about The Hunt: Appropriate Bags for Summer Associates