tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post5929334447839174924..comments2023-10-03T06:01:22.776-04:00Comments on The aftermath of rainbows and unicorns: Nepotism: alive, well and shoppingSamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11342453970164354596noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-43298763417230148272012-05-02T04:19:56.106-04:002012-05-02T04:19:56.106-04:00ditto on the Alex - she may be young but it must b...ditto on the Alex - she may be young but it must be all the catelogues she reads - my youngest sister is also really good with what looks good on all of us (she is a bit of a crazy person about it if you dont wear what she likes ;-) i think its nice that you asked Laurie but if you cant or dont want to do that I would take Alex if you think you could handle her at the mall.Mizasiwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998671877747912475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-7601638032054578042012-05-02T04:15:19.352-04:002012-05-02T04:15:19.352-04:00Must say that even here in SA the conservative sui...Must say that even here in SA the conservative suit is the uniform of all accounting/financial institutions. (I worked for a bank for 8 years and felt like a fraud every day, the only nice part was that I didnt have to think about what to wear every day...) Here if you spend anything under R500 you will look frumpy - expensive suites always look better and are better cut so look better and they last longer. (I dont know but I thought that $100 was a lot of money??) I also think you probably look awsome!!Also pant suits are more user friendly becouse you dont have to worry about what shoes you are wearing as long as the pants cover the shoes - thats what I do but im really short so its not normally intentional. Skirt suits usualy mean heals are needed and i dont know how you feel about heels (or ifthis is the case in the US)Mizasiwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998671877747912475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-82063398661876628652012-04-28T19:10:15.619-04:002012-04-28T19:10:15.619-04:00P.P.S.
(You are into grammar today. Let me know if...P.P.S.<br />(You are into grammar today. Let me know if this was correct.)<br />re: "I am very worried. This is all happening very fast. "<br />You know, since you have experienced it, life comes at you very fast.<br />And for reassurance, after years of reading your blog, one thing we all know is that you are more than capable at dealing with life coming at you very fast.<br />YOU WILL BE FINE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-27737191144949254962012-04-28T19:00:43.561-04:002012-04-28T19:00:43.561-04:00P.S.
LOL - it is all those catalogs that Alex pour...P.S.<br />LOL - it is all those catalogs that Alex pours over that came up with French Blue. Oh yeah, and don't be surprised when you get the cool briefcase as a gift. Those can be fun too. Welcome to a new and different world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-44375379927502177352012-04-28T18:48:20.493-04:002012-04-28T18:48:20.493-04:00Wearing suits can actually become kinda fun once y...Wearing suits can actually become kinda fun once you find a style that fits your personality & surroundings. ( I swear, really! BTDT) <br />To do so, though, one has to become a shopper to find the deals, what fits and what is acceptable. This will be another transition for you. <br />If you are too uncomfortable with Laurie and the differing economics, take Alex.<br />Your Mom would say "You look different. You look awesome (or whatever other Mom word she would use). And I am very very proud of you."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-9714942417032766192012-04-28T11:28:42.197-04:002012-04-28T11:28:42.197-04:00You always have to get a dig in about Josh's f...You always have to get a dig in about Josh's family. Wiping her hands on her pants. Why do you that???? They have been so kind to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-47701552930102493682012-04-27T20:27:16.244-04:002012-04-27T20:27:16.244-04:00I think the suggestion for pantsuits is good if yo...I think the suggestion for pantsuits is good if you're not loving the longer skirt length. I bought my first interview suit from Banana Republic - simple black, but the cut was more narrow and flattering rather than the boxy cuts that a lot of suits have. I also like J.Crew suits, but they're a little pricier. But yeah, not much you can do about the skirt length.Ninahttp://sweetdisarray.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-86198997204530490422012-04-27T15:21:29.414-04:002012-04-27T15:21:29.414-04:00Most places consider a pants suit to be acceptable...Most places consider a pants suit to be acceptable for a woman, and you may find that easier. (If they don't, they may be too sexist to work for.) I work in a male-dominated profession where the last thing I want is colleagues looking at my body (and I have a nice build); I want to draw attention to my brains. I'd far rather wear fun, sexy clothes where I can choose my companions!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-11289084498974872062012-04-27T14:54:19.819-04:002012-04-27T14:54:19.819-04:00plenty of suits at ann taylor and banana!plenty of suits at ann taylor and banana!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-46003172317707815932012-04-27T14:03:48.748-04:002012-04-27T14:03:48.748-04:00It does sound like the right outfit. Bummer, right...It does sound like the right outfit. Bummer, right? I'm not a fan of the suit myself, but conservative and accounting go hand-in-hand culturally. So also in the medical world. I've had my husband ask me to change my outfit for one of his social events. I was in my typical flamboyant, designer-friendly garb and he wanted me to be less obtrusive. Since it was a first-impression event for him at his new job, I was ok with that, but it was a reminder of the world he now 'lives' in. <br /><br />My first real job was between high school and college. I worked at a Credit Union for the summer. I DID actually raid my Mom's closet. Felt frumpy and fit right in.<br /><br />You'll be great. And I'm sure you look WAY sexier than you feel.OTRgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433339525588500502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-15619773399731381772012-04-27T11:59:33.321-04:002012-04-27T11:59:33.321-04:00My husband works at a financial services firm that...My husband works at a financial services firm that has a very explicit dress code, for both men and women--women may not wear sandals or peep-toed shoes, must wear skirts within 2 inches of the knee, must not show cleavage, may not have bare arms, and must wear pantyhose if wearing a skirt. These rules apply even on "casual Fridays". On casual Fridays my husband wears a suit without the tie. <br /><br />I would not last long there. <br /><br />However, its true, places where you wear suits generally pay alot more than places where you wear a nametag. <br /><br />You can find nice, affordable suits ($150-200ish) at Macys and Bloomingdales and Lord and Taylor, especially if you are the same size top and bottom. Separates usually cost more, but Ann Taylor has some cute, trendier stuff. (Or they used to five years when I used to wear suits.)Lisa @ Lisa Moveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296941353317254985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-67987073440725511952012-04-27T11:58:42.268-04:002012-04-27T11:58:42.268-04:00I have a more casual occupation (engineering) and ...I have a more casual occupation (engineering) and live in a more casual location (Denver, CO), but if it's any consolation... I wore a suit to all my interviews and haven't touched it since. I can't even think of a time when I'll need it in my current job, but it's the type of thing you're supposed to have just in case. I don't think you'll wear a full suit everyday to work... <br /><br />Also, if you ever need another suit, the only one I ever feel even remotely cute or comfortable in is the one I have from Banana Republic.TKDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-60609161128260985702012-04-27T10:56:38.217-04:002012-04-27T10:56:38.217-04:00I hate business wear. You're right that most ...I hate business wear. You're right that most suits are ugly and non-feminine. The only business suits I like come from Victoria's Secret, etc. But probably would really be appropriate anywhere.<br /><br />I swear I would turn down a job that required I dress like that, purely because of the dress code. If I can't wear my nice cargo pants and decorated tees and sketcher's flip flops on days when I want to, it's not a job for me. <br /><br />However, financial security is a good thing, and if a couple suits are what it takes and you're willing to do that, then good for you. You are an overachiever, and will do great at whatever you set your mind to doing.Principled Sluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06934648394282476836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5716464676430798966.post-83161625247851213122012-04-27T01:58:39.745-04:002012-04-27T01:58:39.745-04:00Congratulations on taking another step closer to b...Congratulations on taking another step closer to becoming a grownup! I'm assuming that part of the reason you're getting a college degree is so that you have more earning power. Maybe you can just think of the suit as just one more way to do that. Places where you have to wear business suits generally pay more money than those where you don't.<br /><br />My mom didn't wear clothes like that either but she would have told me I looked nice. I'll bet yours would have too. I think you can trust Laurie and Josh that you look right, even if it doesn't feel right yet. You can still wear what you like when you're not working. It's admirable that you're taking this big step out of your comfort zone.<br /><br />LOL. When I was your age I swore I would NEVER EVER wear flat shoes, elastic waistbands or drive a Suburban. Don't ask.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com