Dress a Day – Wearing a dress every day to the law office

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

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

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.