This weekend — spurred by the beautiful weather and the fact that I haven’t been shopping for far too long — the hubs and I trekked to Woodbury Commons, a Chelsea Premium outlet mall about 50 miles north of NYC. The whole trip was doomed — we arrived too late, couldn’t find parking, then separated … Read More about How to Survive the Outlet Mall
Will Flats Fly with a Judge? How to Know Whether You Can Wear Flats to Court
An injured woman lawyer wondered: could she wear flats to court?
Traveling for Business and Surviving It
Today’s question about traveling for business comes from Nancy P… I’d love a post on tips for traveling for business. (Thought of this last week when I was going to Chicago for a deposition and security took away my spray wax, because apparently it was an aerosol not allowed by the TSA. How am I … Read More about Traveling for Business and Surviving It
Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
2018 Update: We still think this is a fascinating discussion of how to have a comfortable and pain-free office — but you may want to check out our more recent discussion on how to get better ergonomics at the office. Here’s something we’re curious about: How many of you have picked out your own desk … Read More about Open Thread: A Comfortable and Pain-Free Office…
Open Thread: Charitable Giving
How much charitable giving do you do as a young professional? How much do you donate to non-profits, and which ones?
Commuting Hall of Fame: Totes Bubble Umbrella
We’ve been longing for spring — a lot — lately, even if it brings April showers. Target has a number of really cute umbrellas right now, including this bubble umbrella. We like that it has just the slightest touch of florescent lime green — and will protect your hair, let you see where you’re walking, … Read More about Commuting Hall of Fame: Totes Bubble Umbrella
Looking for the 25th Hour? Our Top Time-Saving Strategies
Days at the office can be incredibly long — made only longer by the fact that there are still chores, errands, and other life issues to be dealt with. We thought we’d start an open thread by listing some of the things that we do to save time on life tasks, and then see what … Read More about Looking for the 25th Hour? Our Top Time-Saving Strategies
What to do when your male boss tells you you dress “too well”
Today’s reader question comes from a lawyer in a small, private firm on the East Coast, who was told by her male boss that she dresses “too well.” What does it mean when someone says that? And what should this young legal eagle do about it? I’ve been at my first job out of law … Read More about What to do when your male boss tells you you dress “too well”
Etiquette Flash: Should you tell a stranger at work about a wardrobe problem?
If someone at work is having a wardrobe problem, should you tell them about it? This is something we’ve often wondered about… I’m interested in your opinion on a dilemma I found myself with in the elevator this week – I was standing behind a young woman who had on a very nice jacket which … Read More about Etiquette Flash: Should you tell a stranger at work about a wardrobe problem?
Some Thoughts on Frump
2021 Update: We still stand by this advice below, but you can also check out our more recent discussion on how to avoid professional frump. We got this reader mail a little while ago, and it seems appropriate in light of the response to this morning’s cardi set (wow, you guys did NOT like that). … Read More about Some Thoughts on Frump
Tool of the Trade: Touche Eclat
We’re normally not fans of pricey beauty products — the drugstore is more of our vibe. However, we were talked into buying this YSL highlighter as part of our wedding makeup, and we are absolutely addicted now, because it’s the perfect way to “look alive” after a long day of staring at the computer screen. … Read More about Tool of the Trade: Touche Eclat
How to Stay Warm in the Winter in Unlined Pants
Reader N writes in with a question about how to stay warm in the winter in unlined pants — and we have some great suggestions! I am based in Northern California, and have recently started having to travel for business. I am finding that the wool pants I buy around me are no match for … Read More about How to Stay Warm in the Winter in Unlined Pants