The Bipartisan Appeal of the Pantsuit
Your devoted blogger began her career in skirts. Not cute skirts. Not comfortable skirts. Just...work-appropriate skirts. Back in the 80s, we were all just happy to find clothes that fit. And when you...
View ArticleHow to Make a Good Impression at Work
There's more to career success than talent and skill. It's unfair, but it's also not going to change any time soon. It's not enough to be very good at the job - we also have to project confidence and...
View ArticleBuilding a Work Uniform That Doesn't Get Boring
A work uniform makes it easy to get dressed in the morning, but it sounds like the most boring thing in the world. How can anyone suggest I wear the same thing every weekday when there are so many...
View ArticleIn Praise of Buying Multiples
We've all done it. You find a top that you like, looks good on you, and fits well. And so you buy it in three colors. Victory! And then some clueless spouse or coworker insinuates that it's a bad thing...
View ArticleWorking While Plus Size
It's not just you. Plus size women are at a disadvantage in the workplace. We're overlooked for promotions and raises. Our ideas are ignored. And part of that is simply because we're women. But our...
View ArticlePlus Size Job Interview Outfits
Job interviews are all about making a good first impression. Your clothes can do a lot of the work for you, but there's no one job interview outfit anymore. A suit is the right choice for some...
View ArticlePlus Size Corporate Work Wear
A few years after the dot com crash, I found myself working at the most corporate environment I'd ever been in. It wasn't as strict as some financial firms where they only allow gray or dark blue suits...
View ArticleThe Plus Size Guide to Looking Professional Without Melting
Dressing for work in Summer is challenging to say the least. If you dress for overzealous air conditioning, you'll be too hot outside the office. And sweaty is not the look you're going for as you...
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