The term business casual is the source of much consternation in the American workplace.  How does one balance a professional work environment with relaxed attire?  What is appropriate?  And what is forbidden?   Sadly, fewer and fewer employers are implementing dress codes.  They want to believe that the people they’ve hired are capable enough to […]

Earlier this week, USA Today featured a fascinating article about business casual attire.  The paper found that in 2002, 53-percent of employers listed their dress code as “business casual.”  Now, only 38-percent do.   The article also found a company who spelled out in their policy that cleavage-baring tops, torn clothing and “exposed thong undergarments” […]

Theory Juin-Stay Tee (Nordstrom, $75) The basic white tee is a staple of any wardrobe.  Some bloggers will argue that a t-shirt is never appropriate for work, but I find that position to be a bit extreme.  Because by the time business-casual Friday rolls around, all I want is to be comfortable, and these three […]

Before we start today’s reader questions, I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit about mental health. For those who experience mental health challenges — whether occasionally or frequently — talking about our struggles is a double-edged sword.

This week, a handful of reader questions came in on the same two topics. I also rushed out an e-mail answer to someone who needed it in a hurry. And a friend from college had a question I think might be universal in the post-40 period.

After last week’s parade of reader queries, the mail bag filled up again. Here are a few questions on everything from nail polish remover to what to wear for work headshots. Let’s go.

While most of my work days are spent in denim and slippers, I know that isn’t the case for every woman who reads this blog.  With ‘return to the office’ in full effect for many lawyers, staffers, and corporate girlies, I would be remised if my own “workwear” needs pushed me to abandon the ladies […]

From nail polish to jewelry for Moms to shape wear for the holiday party circuit, this week has several questions that we might all like answers to.  And at the end, a thank you from a reader, and a thank you to all of you.

When I spotted this cardigan, I bought it instantly.  Usually, I put something in my cart, walk away, and come back if I remember it.  No impulse buying.  But this was different. I saw this cardigan and could say dozens of ways to wear it with pieces I already own.  It was a must for […]