Can you still dress for yourself if you’re “dressing for power”? Today’s guest poster, Sally McGraw from Already Pretty, believes you can — and I think she’s got some great tips that we haven’t talked about before. Welcome to Corporette, Sally! – Kat. (Pictured: Power Girl, originally uploaded to Flickr by levork.) Most conversations about … Read More about The Power of Dressing for Yourself
Stylist v. Personal Shopper – What’s the Difference?
Today’s reader email about personal shoppers was a bit outside of my area of expertise — so I’ve asked my friend (and stylist) (and former lawyer) Kalyn Johnson to answer it. (Pictured: I’m done with matching socks, originally uploaded to Flickr by susansimon.) First, here’s the question… Could you do a post on the ins … Read More about Stylist v. Personal Shopper – What’s the Difference?
Guest Post: Dressing For Your Body Type
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on dressing for your body type, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on the best work clothes for different body types. I’ve been interested in Stacy London’s new venture, Style for Hire, for a while now — so when one … Read More about Guest Post: Dressing For Your Body Type
Surrender, But Don’t Give Yourself Away
Today’s guest post is from Siouxsie Law (who has since stopped blogging), who we’ve asked to write a few words about when to express yourself, and when to toe the line… I am the author of Siouxsie Law — a legal blog. I am a litigator and also goth. My style does not conform to … Read More about Surrender, But Don’t Give Yourself Away
Lunchtime Body Blitz Workout
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion about The Lunchtime Body Blitz Workout, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on exercise. Today’s guest post is by Lindsay Vastola, CFT (pictured), who has a cool new blog we just found for women executives: Be a Boardroom Babe. … Read More about Lunchtime Body Blitz Workout
The Best Dressed Woman in Government
Today’s guest post is by Christina of The Style of Politics, a great blog that critiques women in government… There is one question I am asked more than any other in writing The Style of Politics: Who is the best dressed woman in government? It’s a difficult one to answer, actually. There are a number … Read More about The Best Dressed Woman in Government
How to Plan for Your First Business Trip
Today’s guest post is written by reader and blogger Road Warriorette, who blogs about business travel. She was nice enough to collect some of her best tips for female business travelers us here on Corporette… When you find out about that first business trip, anxiety can ensue. You have questions about what to take, how … Read More about How to Plan for Your First Business Trip
Where There is a Pump, There is a Way
What are the best tips and tricks for pumping at the office? Today’s guest post is from Jenny Hamilton — when she approached me about writing this guest post I thought it was something that folks would be definitely interested in — and definitely not one that I could write myself. Tons of good advice … Read More about Where There is a Pump, There is a Way
What to Wear to Work: Advice from the VP/Hiring Manager Level (Guest Post)
We got an interesting e-mail last week from LPC of Privilege: A High Wasp Stops to Consider, offering to write a post giving advice to newbies from her much higher position. She’s got some great advice in here! Your first big job. Congratulations. By big, I mean in an institution of substance, as a lawyer, … Read More about What to Wear to Work: Advice from the VP/Hiring Manager Level (Guest Post)
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?