Fashion Q & A: Nail Polish for the Office Q: What color nail polish is appropriate for the office? I tend to prefer dark shades, like a classic red. However, I recently found a very dark color that I love, but I wonder if it’s ok? It’s from OPI and it’s called Lincoln Park After …
Fashion Q & A: Pilling Fabrics Q: I recently updated my work wardrobe for winter with several knit pieces in bright colors from Banana Republic. They label says Italian merino (my all-time favorite sweater fabric!) but upon more carefully reading the label, I see that the merino wool is blended with rayon and polyester as …
Fashion Q & A: Packing for a Cruise Q: I’ve enjoyed your presentations over the last few years at two Raytheon sponsored events and I look forward to receiving and reading the e-mails from Dressingwell.com. I’m writing today to ask for advice on what to wear on a 7-day cruise (my first ever). We will …
Fashion Q & A: Beige Shoes Q: I understand that white shoes and purses go away after Labor Day. What about wearing beige shoes and purses into fall? A: We love beige shoes and bags after Labor Day as long as they are well-coordinated with the rest of your outfit. In early September, I met with a …
Fashion Q & A: Nude Hose Q: Now that spring is here, I’d like to lighten my legs up a bit. I’m having a hard time finding a few great pairs of nude hose…everything I try on makes me feel like I have that “orange-y” look going on. I’ve been told that Donna Karan has a …
Fashion Q & A: What is Capsule Dressing Q: I’ve just found your site and I love it already. I am building a new wardrobe from scratch and I’ve heard color capsule dressing (or clothing capsule dressing) is a good way to begin. I am a mom so I dress casual most of the time including …
Fashion Q & A: Wearing Black Jeans to Work Q: I ordered the “Addressing the Dress Code” reference material from your organization. It was a wonderful tool in setting up our dress standard. However, I have a question about one issue. That is jeans. I would define our dress standard as business casual, but we …
Fashion Q & A: Summer Casual for an Off-site Business Meeting Q: I’m male and work in a conservative business environment. Suits and ties are mandatory Monday through Friday, even in the summer. I am scheduled to attend an off-site “business casual” meeting for three days this month. I am told that jackets are not …
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Q: When I wear khaki pants and black shoes, what color socks should I wear? My shirt or sweater may be white, black or another color. Sometimes, I wear socks to match my pants and sometimes I wear socks to match my black shoes and black belt. I am not sure that either one looks …
For women, when wearing “business casual” (nice pants and a button-down, but no jacket), is it necessary to tuck in the shirt?
