I will preach to anyone who asks about the power of dresses. Throw on one piece of clothing, and you have an instant outfit that makes you look put-together. Less effort. More impact. Work smarter, not harder. For me, dresses are more than just an easy option. They've been the answer to my body insecurities. … Continue reading Dress a Day – Wearing a dress every day to the law office
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Fall/Winter Refresh for the Law Office – The Results
Overall, I would say my wardrobe refresh went well, though not exactly as expected. In order to save money but to try to get the highest quality and best-fitting clothes, I first set out with my shopping list to the local outlet mall: collared shirts in neutral colors sleek trousers in neutral colors straight-leg blue … Continue reading Fall/Winter Refresh for the Law Office – The Results
Fall/Winter Refresh for the Law Office – Planning Ahead
I used to think I could just wing it with my weekly grocery shopping. I would go into the store, wander aimlessly, grab a random combination of food, and hope that I could magically transform my haphazard cart into coherent meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner all week. And if I was hungry, I would … Continue reading Fall/Winter Refresh for the Law Office – Planning Ahead
Chat GBT, Fashionable Attorney At Law?
With the evolution of Chat GBT comes an innate question: can AI do my job for me? For lawyers, and for lawyers seeking perfect style, the answer -- at least for now -- is thankfully "No." As an attorney, your human brain, with all its experiences, is your biggest asset. How you analyze each set … Continue reading Chat GBT, Fashionable Attorney At Law?
Style Elements: Fabric
The fabric of your clothes is fundamental to how powerful your outfit will make you feel. Fabric is the consideration of both the type of cloth from which your clothes are made and its color and patterns. Even the highest quality of fabric won’t work if the color or pattern is not flattering for you. … Continue reading Style Elements: Fabric
First-Year Friday: Katharine Hepburn’s Attorney Style
In Adam's Rib, Katharine Hepburn is a chic defense attorney whose opposing counsel on her latest case is none other than her husband. The case itself is outdated, which is to be expected for a 1949 film. The underlying point is that a man who catches another man with his wife is not guilty of any … Continue reading First-Year Friday: Katharine Hepburn’s Attorney Style
First-Year Friday: Legal Conferences
As you start to develop interests in specific areas of law, there's no better place to start than legal conferences. Typical legal conferences are a showcase of practicing attorneys giving presentations on the substantive law and issues in that practice area. I met my current boss by working up some courage (aided by a little … Continue reading First-Year Friday: Legal Conferences
First-Year Friday: How to Feel Like a Law Student
When you picture a law student, what do you see? Whatever she wears in your mind, her style is intentional. Her look confirms that she is a law student and that she belongs in law school. Think carefully about what you pictured. There are probably specific aspects that are important to you based on your … Continue reading First-Year Friday: How to Feel Like a Law Student
First-Year Friday: Dressing Professionally on a Budget
Dressing like a powerful lawyer is difficult without the income of a powerful lawyer. But there are ways to dress well on a budget. Before we get into some tips, I want to make clear that I'm not talking about fast fashion and Shein hauls, which generally consist of low-quality, trendy pieces that you won't … Continue reading First-Year Friday: Dressing Professionally on a Budget
Dress Powerfully. Think Better.
Dressing powerfully can make you feel more confident and can make others perceive you as more capable. Dressing powerfully can also make you think better. In this interview from 2015 (which is a bit dated because it mentions Elizabeth Holmes as a successful billionaire), psychologist and author Heidi Grant refers to a Columbia University study … Continue reading Dress Powerfully. Think Better.
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