This month, we’re going digital. Rather than the printed word, we’re sharing a couple of blogs that touch on the issue of dressing professionally — on a budget.
A couple of great blogs explore this topic and offer recommendations — with links — and where to get the goods. For women, a great site is Corporette, a fashion and lifestyle blog. The highlight of this site is the daily report on the one piece of work-appropriate attire that can be found in a variety of price ranges. Higher priced items are generally discussed earlier in the week, with middle to lower range items shown as the week progresses. This blog also presents great tips on common work related issues such as how to deal with deodorant marks on suits, work-appropriate hair styles and office etiquette issues such visiting co-workers in the hospital.
For men,Valetmag.com, offers Ask Valet, where readers can submit style and lifestyle questions or read those submitted by others. Current featured question and answers include, “What should I pack for my first work business trip?” and “How do you break in your khakis for a worn-in feel, and what do you recommend for taming a wild set of masculine brows?” The site is also neatly organized, which makes finding answers to your fashion-related questions a snap.
Check out these blogs for tips and tricks on how to dress like a pro while maintaining your own sense of style.