I am often asked what direction business dress is headed in, is it getting more formal, back towards suits and ties as the norm, or is it on a continual downward spiral, getting more casual with fewer rules and standards every day? The answer is…
As we begin 2014 I want to focus on which new trends to watch out for. Some of these can be incorporated now into your wardrobe, while others will need to wait until the weather warms up. As your fashion consultant I’m encouraging you to…
What are your plans for New Year’s Eve? Will you be at a glitzy, no-holds barred late-night bash, or an intimate dinner with close friends or family, or at home, maybe with a loved one? Whatever your plans, it’s a time to release your wardrobe…
Years ago, it used to be that your work and weekend wardrobes were separate. The understanding today is that business casual has become the accepted standard of office attire in many industries, and, along with the extension of the workweek into evening and weekend hours,…
As you progress in your career, chances are you will be asked to join a group of colleagues and/or senior managers for a business dinner. This could be a celebratory event, a holiday gathering, or simply a meal while traveling meant to be shared with…
Dining Etiquette offers many well-known rules and several lesser known ones that are equally important. Many of these suggestions have been handed down to us as young children such as chew with your mouth closed and no elbows on the table. There are other rules…
I attended a “Hamptons-Style” White Party on Saturday night, with the byline, wear your summer whites while you still can. And it got me thinking, is the “wearing white after Labor Day” rule still relevant? White has become a popular fashion fixture and we are…
How many of these statements on summer business dress have you heard? “Summer is the only time I get to wear what I want to the office” “Summer business casual is less strict than other times of the year” “Our office is always cold (hot),…
As I was out and about today I realized that it’s one of the few springs in memory that necessitate a “spring coat”. Growing up every year my mother bought me a spring coat, which was in a lightweight tapered style, often belted and usually…
You have undoubtedly heard the expression “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have”. This is good advice, but leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The job you want might be at another company which has a different dress code. The job you…