If you’re planning to attend an alumni lunch for your law school — and you’ll be taking the opportunity to network there — how should you dress? Is wearing a suit a must in this situation?
What to Wear to an Alumni Lunch Event
Can You Wear A Tropical Wool Suit in the Winter?
Are suits made from tropical wool acceptable to wear during the winter, or are they only designed for cooling you down in hot summer weather? And how does the suit color factor in? Reader P wonders… I bought a dark navy colored suit last year from J. Crew in tropical wool, and I am wondering if it … Read More about Can You Wear A Tropical Wool Suit in the Winter?
A Weatherproof Tote for Work
2017 Update: We still stand by some of this advice on how to weatherproof your work tote, but I just saw a much better solution: a $20 handbag raincoat. Is it possible to find a weatherproof work tote — a stylish, quality bag for work that won’t be ruined by bad weather? How can you protect your bag … Read More about A Weatherproof Tote for Work
How to Wear a Vest at the Office
If you’re thinking of adding women’s vests to your workwear wardrobe, what’s the best way to wear them at the office? And where can you buy vests for women in the first place? Reader K wonders how to wear a vest at the office… I work at a relatively conservative-dressing law firm, and I’ve seen a few women, … Read More about How to Wear a Vest at the Office
Women Leaders: Being Liked vs. Being Respected
Do you feel like you have to be a “bitch in business” to get ahead? How do you reconcile as a woman leader wanting to be liked — versus wanting to be respected?
What to Wear Underneath Unlined Suit Pants
Wondering what to wear beneath unlined suit pants and other unlined women’s dress pants? We’ve got some great ideas for you…
Tales from the Wallet: Financially Preparing for Baby
These are some of our best tips on financially preparing for baby — both before and after you conceive!
How to Be Taken Seriously When You Look Young
What are your best tips to be taken seriously when you look young, readers? What should you do if you look young for your age, and you do all the basic things you’re supposed to in order to seem older (dress professionally, wear heels, etc.), but you still get mistaken for a college student? What more can you … Read More about How to Be Taken Seriously When You Look Young
Feeling Too “Fat” to Interview
How can you feel confident during an interview when you don’t feel the best in your clothes? A petite and plus-sized reader wonders how she can look her best, short of losing 40 pounds in a week: Interview suits for the short and round. Please help! I admit it. At 5’2″ and a size 14/16 … Read More about Feeling Too “Fat” to Interview
Coffee Break – Bamboo Small Pave Hoop Earrings
I’m not normally a fan of posts, but I might make an exception for these gorgeous bamboo hoops with — squee! — tiny blue sapphire pave accents. A small earring, a flash of color near your face… Lovely. They’re $650. Bamboo Small Pave Hoop Earrings (L-2)
