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 and other professional women for a few years, (not counting my epic review of tinted lip balm last year), so let's discuss. Any new products that are must-haves for you for summer? Any old products ... Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Summer Makeup
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
- The Best Summer Work Pants for Women
- 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!
Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
Is there a magical sweater you can buy that is seasonless -- great for summer, great for winter, looks luxe, and retains its shape? In general, what do you look for in summer sweaters? Reader N asks: It seems that many dresses are sleeveless or cap sleeved, and I am always searching for the right coverup for work. To that end, can you recommend a simple, well made light black cardigan? It seems that every single one I've purchased the last few years looks cheap and out of shape after more ... Read More about Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations
Is it professional to go sleeveless at the office -- even if you don't have perfect arms? When you want to bare your arms at your sleeveless-is-acceptable office, is it worth considering other people's potential reactions if you don't exactly have Michelle Obama arms to show off? Do people adjust their expectations of what's "appropriate" when considering coworkers of different body types? Reader C wonders if sleeveless looks can ever be professional... Some of the ... Read More about The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations
The Resort Casual Dress Code (And What to Wear to Beachy Conferences)
What do you wear to an event that calls for a "resort casual dress code" for business clothing? (Or: what do you wear to beachy conferences?) Key factors: You already look young for your age, you're at least 20 years younger than any of your colleagues, and you'll be meeting some of them for the first time. Oh, also: The meeting is in Florida, so to complicate matters further, you'll probably encounter heat and high humidity outside and frigid air conditioning inside. ... Read More about The Resort Casual Dress Code (And What to Wear to Beachy Conferences)
What to Wear to a Company Golf Outing
What do you wear for a company golf outing? Reader C has a great question that we haven't talked about in a while: Would you consider doing a post on what to wear to the corporate golf outing? I have several to go to this year, in US and UK - and need some guidance. Wowza. We talked about what to wear to a company golf scramble back in the early days of this blog (with a bit of help from a girlfriend of mine who is a golfer), but I thought we'd revisit the topic. I'm not a big golfer ... Read More about What to Wear to a Company Golf Outing
Staying Cool in a Hot Office
How do you stay cool in an overheated office? Reader L -- who notes that she is nowhere near "hot flash" territory -- wants some advice on working with some overactive radiators: You've written about staying warm in a cold office. What about staying cool in a hot office? The weather outside is frightful, but my office feeling as hot as fire is not so delightful. Great question, and I'm curious to hear what readers say. (Pictured.) {related: how to stay cool on a hot workday} Some ... Read More about Staying Cool in a Hot Office
Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
If your office is freezing, it doesn't matter how hot it is outside -- you want to bundle up and stay as warm as possible. Can you stay warm in a subzero office where the A/C is blaring -- and still look polished? Trust us, there's a better way than having an office Snuggie, as some of Reader N's coworkers seem to have done: Despite record breaking temperatures this summer, I find myself huddled in my "office sweater" most of the day. (You know, the one you keep in a drawer in case your nice ... Read More about Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
What to Wear to the Office Pool Party…
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear to the office pool party -- but you may also want to check out our recent discussion of swimsuits for professional women, as well as all of our advice for summer work events like this, including summer associate events. What should you wear to the office pool party? Can you wear a bikini to an office function? Are women really "damned if you do, damned if you don't" when it comes to the summer work events like this? Reader B ... Read More about What to Wear to the Office Pool Party…
Pantyhose in the Summer
Do you have to wear pantyhose in the summer? The pantyhose-at-the-office question comes up so often, but I don't think we've addressed it in a while -- and Reader N wonders... I had a question about wearing pantyhose. I'm about to start my first internship in finance (a mid-sized hedge fund) this summer and I'm really confused as to what to wear. It'll be in London, so I don't know if that changes business formal guidelines. Anyway, I'm 20 years old and a southern girl, and I've never worn ... Read More about Pantyhose in the Summer
Coffee Break: Hot Girls Pearls
These "pearl" bracelets and necklaces are filled with a non-toxic icy gel that can be frozen to keep you cool. I saw them touted in O:The Oprah Magazine as a great way to make it through menopausal hot flashes, but I think they'd be great for hot, sticky summer mornings in the subway. I prefer the bracelet ($30) to the necklace ($55), but if it gets hot enough, I suspect I'd wear 'em both! Hot Girls Pearls ... Read More about Coffee Break: Hot Girls Pearls
Can You Wear a Bikini to an Office Function? Readers, Weigh In…
2018 Update: If you're pondering whether you can wear a bikini to an office function, you may want to consult the below advice -- you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on what to wear to an office pool party, as well as all of our advice on what to wear to summer associate events. This came up a while back and we wanted to postpone until it was actually warm enough to go swimming, but here is a question for the ages: if your conservative office has a pool party, boating ... Read More about Can You Wear a Bikini to an Office Function? Readers, Weigh In…
What to Wear with a White Blazer
Today's reader mail comes from someone curious about what to wear with a white blazer for work... I heard that white blazers are very versatile for work, so I purchased one from Banana Republic: Women: White blazer - WhiteBut I was having trouble matching it up with other clothes (shirts, pants, skirts), because it’s such a stark white, and I can’t really wear white shirts underneath it. Any suggestions? Thank you! First, we would recommend adopting the policy that, when money and ... Read More about What to Wear with a White Blazer
