For men, coming across as capable and together in a business casual environment can be a challenge. Especially when everyone wears jeans, t-shirts and shorts. If you dress up, you’re interviewing somewhere else! My mantra is to ‘bump up your style quotient’ by focusing on the details. It’s not about wearing a sport [...]
Monday, September 15, 2008
Good morning everyone! Well it wasn’t too long after our last “Reader Question of the Week” that we received several questions from those that have experienced the reverse of what to wear when you move to a more seasonal climate. Here’s just one of the questions we received: Reader Question of the Week: We recently relocated from Washington, [...]
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Reader Question of the Week: I recently moved from Southern California to Northern Colorado and, after a weekend of fall-like weather, I’ve realized that I have a desperate dearth of Colorado-appropriate fall and winter clothes! Because of the move, I’m on a very restricted budget, so my question is: what kinds of basic pieces should I look [...]
Monday, June 23, 2008
Reader ? of the Week: I work at an art/science museum and recently got promoted. The atmosphere at work is pretty lax as far as dress code. My job previous to my promotion required me in a uniform, so now I am having to build a whole new wardrobe on a budget and I’m coming across [...]
Thursday, April 3, 2008
A Reader Asks Now that spring is here and summer is around the corner, I find it difficult to make the work wardrobe transition. I need ideas that work in the office, on the road and at client meetings that can take me from the warm So Cal outdoors to the cool (cold) air conditioned offices. I’m looking [...]
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
If you don’t already have a shirtdress in your wardrobe, you may want to pick one up this spring. Shirtdresses are fabulous because they can be dressed up or down and come in a variety of shapes, colors and styles. Our pick for the week is this Diane Von Furstenburg Trinia Safari Shirtdress. This adorable, classic [...]
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A Reader Asks: I am going back to work after my second parental leave. I am going into a new role as Office Manager in a semi-casual work environment. I am looking for a few key pieces that I can mix and match to have a bit of style and feel feminine after a year at [...]
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
A Reader Asks: Hi! Help! I do volunteer work helping homeless guests in an emergency shelter find jobs. I want my clothing to set an example of professional, semi-casual business attire. My challenge is that everything has to be machine washable, because the meeting room can trap odors from the kitchen, the laundry, bathrooms, etc. I [...]
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Pearl necklaces are a classic accessory that every woman can wear. They are perfect any time of day, can be worn multiple ways, and no longer have to be saved for a special occasion. A Reader Asks: I just got a lovely short (not dog collar) 3-strand pearl necklace. What can I wear with them without overdoing [...]
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
One of my favorite staples are buttoned-down shirts for its versatility and timeless quality. Buttoned-down shirts can be worn in a traditional sense, like in the outfit on the far left. Perfect for an important meeting, pair it with a classic two-piece blazer and pant suit, pumps, and finished off with a great bag. If your [...]
Friday, October 31, 2008
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