What are some “best practices” you should follow when it’s time to quit? Reader T asks about how to give notice when you leave a job… We’ve discussed in the past about how to know if it is the right time to move on to a new job, how to interview while working, and how to transition files … Read More about How to Give Notice When You Leave a Job
How to Do Business Casual in Cold Weather
What are the best strategies for staying warm during a wintry commute while still looking professional when you get to work? How can you look stylish and professional in the winter?
Putting Together Work Outfits Using Suit Separates
How can you make professional, stylish work outfits using suit separates? What are the do’s and don’ts of combining parts of the suits in your closet? Reader A asks… I’m a 2nd year law student in New York and will be starting work at a firm this this summer — I used your tips and articles throughout the interview process. … Read More about Putting Together Work Outfits Using Suit Separates
Performance Reviews: Running With Feedback
Performance reviews can be a bit intimidating, but they can also be great learning experiences, particularly when you get critical feedback. For today’s open thread, I thought we’d discuss: What’s the best feedback you’ve ever received in a performance review? I don’t necessarily mean the best compliment (but ladies, please share those too!), but rather the best note that … Read More about Performance Reviews: Running With Feedback
Deal Alert: The Sale is on Sale at Nordstrom!
Nordstrom is doing another day of “extra savings” (although allegedly this time it’s through 11/30) — the sales are great!
64 Thanksgiving Sales (and Kat’s Top 16) (UPDATED)
TONS of Black Friday sales have already started, huzzah! I haven’t noticed this before, but it’s heartwarming to see that several big brands have a charity angle — Zappos is sponsoring pet adoptions and donating up to $1.1M to Best Friends Animal Society, and Spanx is donating 20% of sales to Dress for Success. We’ve … Read More about 64 Thanksgiving Sales (and Kat’s Top 16) (UPDATED)
Cute Office Supplies: When To Use Them
Our post the other day about the cute file folders got me thinking: When should a professional woman actually use cute office supplies? Should you use them only in a home office? Only for presentations? As part of a cohesive system for all of your office work? (Pictured: Smiley Face Binder Clips, $4 for 40 at … Read More about Cute Office Supplies: When To Use Them
The Best Tights and Half-Slips for Work
Which are the best tights for work, and where can you find them? What about half-slips for underneath workwear? Reader K wonders… I work in a very casual office, but with winter upon us, I would like to change up my typical pants/sweater wardrobe to add more tights. Can you do a post on the best tights out … Read More about The Best Tights and Half-Slips for Work
Do You Send Holiday Cards to Friends and Colleagues?
Holiday cards: do you send them? To friends or colleagues or both? What kind of cards do you send, and do you have any rules about it? It’s been eons since we last discussed which co-workers get a holiday card! For my $.02, I think there are two kinds of people: those who send cards, … Read More about Do You Send Holiday Cards to Friends and Colleagues?
Women, Drinking, and Overachieving
Ladies: how do you feel about drinking? Do you think overachieving women tend to drink more? We haven’t talked about this for a while, but it’s been on my mind with various news articles I’ve seen, and with the holidays coming up I thought we’d discuss. (I don’t want to totally rehash my thoughts from our … Read More about Women, Drinking, and Overachieving
Deal Alert: 26 Big Workwear Sales Happening Today (and Kat’s Top 7)…
So it looks like stores do have big sales happening today. Some of the most noteworthy ones (my favorite ones are in bold): 6PM – $11+$11=$22 — tons of pieces marked $22 in honor of 11/11. The biggest discounts are on a few pieces of Pendleton workwear, as well as tons of denim (Antique Rivet, Mavi, … Read More about Deal Alert: 26 Big Workwear Sales Happening Today (and Kat’s Top 7)…
Dressing Stylishly, But Comfortably: What to Wear for a Long Flight
What should you wear on a long flight with colleagues if you want to be comfortable but still look professional? Reader N wonders… Could you do a post on comfortable, but professional attire for international or long flights? I have an upcoming business trip where my boss and two colleagues will be on a long flight … Read More about Dressing Stylishly, But Comfortably: What to Wear for a Long Flight