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 … Read More about Can You Wear a Bikini to an Office Function? Readers, Weigh In…
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!
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 – White But I was having trouble matching it up with other clothes (shirts, pants, skirts), because it’s … Read More about What to Wear with a White Blazer
Summer Makeup Tips for Women Lawyers
What kind of make-up is appropriate for the office. Do you have to wear make-up at all? If so what should you wear?
What to Wear to a Sailing Event for Work in Mid-May
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion for what to wear to a sailing event for work in mid-May — but you may also want to check out our resources for summer associates. Today’s reader mail has us totally stumped… readers, please weigh in: I now have my own professional wardrobe crisis … Read More about What to Wear to a Sailing Event for Work in Mid-May
Idiotproof Your Summer: Further Etiquette and “No Duh” Tips For Your Internship
We’ve had a great time reading the comments on our “what clothes to buy for your summer internship” post on Monday — it brings to mind so, so many memories of summers past where we’d think, HOW in the name of God did X get through high school, let alone college, with this thick a … Read More about Idiotproof Your Summer: Further Etiquette and “No Duh” Tips For Your Internship
Golf Clothing for a Newbie
The summer golf outing thrown by your company or firm can be one of the trickiest for women professionals. Are they still great networking opportunities for young women? You betcha. Here’s the request from someone desperate for golf clothing for a newbie: Would love to hear suggestions on what a young female associate who has … Read More about Golf Clothing for a Newbie
10 Things: About the Art Of Saying Goodbye*
As the summer dwindles for summer classes of future MBAs and JDs, we thought we’d give some advice on how to say goodbye (and hello).
10 Things About… Trying to Diet While Working a Corporate Job
Here are my best tips for how to diet while working a corporate job…
The Hunt: Sweater Sets for Work
Hunting for a great sweater set (aka a twinset) for work? These are our favorites…