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We Wear Shorts Suits?

Shorts suits (or: a suit with shorts) — can they be worn in a professional way? I noticed that commenters were talking about this yesterday, and it also came up in the Facebook chat I did with Lucky, and then again on the Corporette Facebook page — so I thought we should talk about it…

Poll of the Day: Will You Wear a Peep-Toe Bootie to Work?
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Poll of the Day: Will You Wear a Peep-Toe Bootie to Work?

So I have been seeing the peep-toe bootie every.where this season, usually styled with skirts or cropped pants. And I always think the same thing — “Cute! But definitely in that ‘I’m-so-hip-I-don’t-need-to-wear-flattering-clothes way.’”  You know, like harem pants and those huuuge 80s-ish glasses that some kids wear. The peep-toe bootie trend also strikes me as…

Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
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Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview

Today’s reader mail comes with a ton more of questions about interviewing — including whether it’s appropriate to wear black tights with a suit. Here are her questions: I’m a 3L and have an interview next week with a panel of district court judges for a judicial clerkship. I have a few questions with regards…