When it’s hot and muggy out, it can be difficult to stick to your regular workout routine, whether it’s running outside, walking to/from work, or doing a studio class like barre.
Summer Workouts: Open Thread
Tips for Women Professionals in the Summer
Being polished can be a bit trickier in the summer -- it's hot as heck outside but your office air conditioner may make it feel Arctic in the office. We've talked a lot about the different challenging aspects of summer work. Some of our best hits you might want to take a look at (most are frequently updated):
- What to Wear to Work in Summer
- 5 Tips to Stay Cool on Your Commute on Really Hot Days
- Summer Work Clothes: How to Look Professional When it's Hot Out
- Lightweight Pants for Work
- The Best Work Dresses
- Lightweight Blazers for Work
- Stylish White Blazers for Work
- Do Summer Rainboots Exist? How to Commute in the Rain
Of course, if you're a summer associate at a law firm, that's a whole other ballpark -- here are our best resources for summer associates and other summer interns!
Weekend Wednesday: Swimsuits
For this month’s deeper dive into weekend wear for working women, I thought we’d ponder swimsuits. Ladies, which are your favorite swimsuits? Do you wear them to the beach, the pool, or somewhere else? For those of you who swim for exercise, do you have a different suit just for laps or whatnot? What’s the top thing you … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Swimsuits
Coffee Break: Acqua di Parmi
I’m curious, ladies — what are your favorite summer scents? I took a break from wearing perfume years ago when my sons were babies, but I’m starting to get into scents again, and am on the hunt. In years past, my summer scent was the men’s cologne, Acqua di Parma; Nordstrom notes that it is “a composition … Read More about Coffee Break: Acqua di Parmi
The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
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: Lightweight Summer Blazers
Summer Foot Care: 10 Products to Help with Blisters, Sweat, and More
While we may be happy to welcome the warmer weather, our feet might not be. To help you tackle cracked, rough heels that remain after winter; painful blisters from shoes you haven’t worn in months; sore feet from high heels; and sweaty feet, we’ve rounded up several foot care products that can help with summer foot care. {related: what to wear to … Read More about Summer Foot Care: 10 Products to Help with Blisters, Sweat, and More
How to Wear Pantyhose In the Summer
If “pantyhose in summer” makes you shudder, you’re not alone — but if you HAVE to wear it, here’s how to survive.
Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
This is an occasional feature where we take a deeper look at weekend wear for professional women: today we’re looking at summer hats! After my first pregnancy left me with a zillion sun spots (I think something about it made me more sensitive), I’ve gotten hugely into hats (as well as sunscreen) for weekend days. … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
What Not to Wear to Work
Here’s a fun question as we slide into summer with lots of summer interns and summer associates: what NOT to wear to work in 2016? Obviously: every office is different, so know your office. My usual guidelines for readers are these: {related: The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women} If it’s on this list (below) of … Read More about What Not to Wear to Work
What to Do When Your Office Temperature is Never Right
Is there a single solution to making your office temperature more comfortable if big windows make it too cold in the winter and too hot in the summer? Reader A wonders… I just started as an associate attorney and it’s my first time with my very own office! It’s so great to have my own four walls. My issue … Read More about What to Do When Your Office Temperature is Never Right
Lightweight Pants for Work
Which are the best lightweight pants for a work — specifically, a business casual office? For some of us, the warmer months mean biking, hiking, kickball, competing in triathlons, and many more activities that are likely to leave us with a few scratches, bumps, and bruises. If you aren’t crazy about putting those bruises on display at work, … Read More about Lightweight Pants for Work
Beauty Wednesday: Summer Makeup
Update: We still think this is a great discussion of summer makeup for work, but you may also want to check out our most recent discussion of what to wear to work in the summer. Ladies, how do you change up your summer makeup for work? We haven’t talked about summer makeup tips for women lawyers … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Summer Makeup
Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
2020 Update: We still stand by this general advice on how to find seasonless sweaters for the office — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of what to wear to work in the summer! Is there a magical sweater you can buy that is seasonless — great for summer, … Read More about Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
