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copying palin’s look

Thursday, October 23, 2008

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Politics aside, I do like Gov Palin’s look of AKRIS Punto suits and clean-lined jackets.  You’ve seen the jackets in some of our ‘what to wear’s’ for important meetings — they are perfect if you are a senior executive or need to make a lasting impression because they connote authority.  Knowing that none of us [...]

what to wear: power meeting

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

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It’s the last quarter of the year and you have tons of deadlines and meetings before closing shop for the holidays. With the promotion that you just received, you are now finding yourself dealing with the big wigs and CEO of the company. This calls for a more professional wardrobe that exudes credibility to the [...]

what to wear: a new twist for work

Thursday, October 9, 2008

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If you’re bored with your work clothes, here are some fun yet subtle ideas for adding a new twist to the tried and true staples in your closet. Up your style quotient at work with a belted top. These are all around the stores this season and are a great option over the top and cardi [...]

what to wear: to court

Monday, October 6, 2008

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We’ve been receiving lots of reader inquiries on what to wear to court appearances and the like, so we had to bring you some style inspiration and tips. Female Readers Ask: 1. In November, I will be appearing in court to speak on behalf of a friend. This is a divorce case, and it is in a [...]

what to wear: creating a professional image in your 20’s

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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It may seem obvious to some, but for a lot of young professionals determining what is appropriate to wear in the work environment can be full of land mines. I work with quite a few large companies where the executives tell me in confidence that their rising stars are being held back because they don’t dress [...]

how to wear: sheath dress - shoe edition

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

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A Reader Asks: Could you help me find shoes that would go with a sheath dress? I’m not a big fan of gladiators and very high heels.  Also, I’d love to know if its possible to make this dress chilly weather appropriate. Wardrobe 911’s Style Prescription: Sheath dresses are a staple that should grace every woman’s closet. And [...]

when to wear: the wool dress

Friday, August 15, 2008

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The wool dress can be a great, seasonless closet staple in a professional woman’s wardrobe.  Many times, I get asked if it’s okay to wear a wool dress in the spring or summer.  Yes you can!  Shocking as it may seem, wool is very breathable since it is a natural fiber and it’s fairly wrinkle-proof.  [...]

at work: does dressing feminine hurt you?

Thursday, July 31, 2008

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One of my favorite style reporters, Christina Binkley from the WSJ, always hits on various wardrobe controversies in the workplace from wearing hose to the latest: the shifting of the power dress code for female executives. The financial services and healthcare industries certainly have stricter dress codes and most female executives wear dark neutral suits, hose [...]

what to wear: speaking at a conference

Friday, July 18, 2008

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It seems to be high-season for conferences and events.  If you find yourself speaking or leading a session at one of them, this summer outfit is for you. You typically won’t find a lot of suit combos here at Wardrobe 911, but this situation calls for one.  When you are presenting, it’s important to wear a [...]

what to wear: business casual attire - petite

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

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For those of you that are 5′4″ or under, you may have discovered that you don’t always fit into regular sizes.  If you’ve ever had trouble finding a pair of pants that aren’t twice the length of your legs or had sleeves that fall way past your fingertips, you probably fall into the petite category. [...]

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