How to Mix Business with Fashion

Is being fashionably dressed at work the same thing as being appropriately dressed for business? I used to think so when I was in my 20’s. These days, I know better: in the grand scheme of things, being a fashion devotee can actually HURT your career, depending on your industry.
Now I know that seems counter-intuitive. [...]

What to Wear to a Club

Dim the lights, crank up the music, pull out the heels, and get ready to shine!  Dinner and dancing has been popular since the 30’s, and while styles may have changed, the dress code really hasn’t.
Here’s what to wear to a club:
After 5 Attire
Cocktail dresses, shimmery tops, fabulous fashion – you’ll see it all.  But [...]

Dress The Kid But Not the Parent? Bad Idea

Over the weekend, my daughter and I performed in our dance studio’s annual production of “The Nutcracker.”  It’s a big production – 100 dancers, handmade costumes and sets – and we’ve been rehearsing since September.  So imagine my annoyance after each performance when I saw a lot of audience members dressed in t-shirts and jeans, [...]

Is the White House Dress Code Un-American?

The Bush Administration issued a new dress code for the White House in late July that has plenty of people fuming.  Posted at the press entrance and the staff and visitors’ entrance, the signs read:
“It advised that there would be no jeans, sneakers, shorts, miniskirts, T-shirts, tank tops and — with boldface added — ‘NO [...]