Career
Should You Go To Work When You Are Sick?
Two weeks ago, I got sick. Fell sick on Friday, remained sick enough that I couldn’t go to work the Monday after Thanksgiving. However, the
December 15, 2011
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Category: Style
The Stretch And Nubble Of Business Casual Jackets
If you work in a business casual environment, or just want to polish up your style ’round town, I believe two types of jackets work
December 14, 2011
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Style
Will You Be Buying New Dress Up Gear For Winter Festivities?
Traditionally I have bought something new to dress up in every year right about now. This year I will probably wear Narciso Rodriguez again. Or
November 21, 2011
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City Backpacks, From Classically Fancy To Perfectly Plain
It is such a joy to walk to work. I believe a new toast is in order, to wish loved ones good luck. “May you
November 8, 2011
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Career
Can You Wear Khaki With Black?
One of my secret business casual tricks involves khaki and black. Now don’t get me wrong. Khaki loves white best. But when High WASPs crave
November 2, 2011
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Career
A Very Biased Guide To Women’s Button Front Shirts
When wrestling the Business Casual devil to the ground, one is highly likely to require the aggressive assistance of some button front shirts. As my
October 31, 2011
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Career
What To Wear On Your First Day Back At Work
Yesterday morning I woke up at 5:30am. When the time came to get dressed, I pulled on my clothes, put on my shoes, and looked
October 18, 2011
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Fierce at 50
Dressing Well Without Chanel; A Memorial Event With That Nautical Twist
Having made my peace with both my inability to take pictures when out and about, and the remote function on my little camera, I wanted
October 10, 2011
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What To Wear To A 40th High School Reunion?
Ah, high school reunions. What to wear in the face of remembered adolescence, undeniable aging, and a flutter in the heart? The Grande Dame doesn’t
October 6, 2011
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Fierce at 50
Dressing Well Without Chanel; Special Occasions
In the world of casual and appropriate elegance, dressing up presents a few challenges. If you take direction from popular media, you may find yourself
October 3, 2011
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Style
In Fall Our Thoughts Turn To Corduroy
I’ve been dreaming of corduroy. Of course, we’re in the middle of California’s real summer, the one we keep secret from the world. Temperatures are
September 22, 2011
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How Dress Appropriately For A Daytime Event
One of our regular readers, DocP, suggested in passing that I might discuss the difference between daywear and eveningwear. Specifically, if one is invited to
September 19, 2011
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