New partner track role--need to dress "rich"

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Anonymous wrote:I am at a huge finance company and FWIW, our GC and CCO, both women in their late 40s, KILL IT almost everyday. The GC had this whole cape blazer situation the other day and I immediately found a knock off online and bought it.

You need to link that garment

https://www.zara.com/us/en/cape-with-slits-p02761042.html

I have gotten so many compliments. V powerful feel IMO.

This one is cool too: https://www.bcbg.com/en/upas-cape-jacket/613000558787.html?rmsrc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiHB1bhWilM2jFGdU5Zg4MpMZQ40WttY4WAudCklwfj2LU9J9vFFszhoCj2AQAvD_BwE

Yikes. I think this is one of those things where beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm glad it makes you feel good PP/s. I am pretty fashion forward but those are not something I would want to wear in a million years.

DP: I don't think the styling of the Zara cape does it justice. I've seen this worn with a different, sleeker blouse and have to agree that it was very badass.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I am at a huge finance company and FWIW, our GC and CCO, both women in their late 40s, KILL IT almost everyday. The GC had this whole cape blazer situation the other day and I immediately found a knock off online and bought it.

You need to link that garment

https://www.zara.com/us/en/cape-with-slits-p02761042.html

I have gotten so many compliments. V powerful feel IMO.

This one is cool too: https://www.bcbg.com/en/upas-cape-jacket/613000558787.html?rmsrc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiHB1bhWilM2jFGdU5Zg4MpMZQ40WttY4WAudCklwfj2LU9J9vFFszhoCj2AQAvD_BwE

Yikes. I think this is one of those things where beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm glad it makes you feel good PP/s. I am pretty fashion forward but those are not something I would want to wear in a million years.

DP: I don't think the styling of the Zara cape does it justice. I've seen this worn with a different, sleeker blouse and have to agree that it was very badass.

Agree, a pouffy cotton buttondown should not be under this. I think Brianna on Frankie and Grace has rocked this occasionally and it can def look badass.

[Anonymous]

My 2 cents, as c-suite marketing in BigLaw:

From when you hit the "partner-eligible" ranks to about 2 years out from actual promotion -- kill it. Go sleek, bad-ass, aspirational. Reiss and MaxMara are great baselines, but you can get affordable dupes at Banana, Zara et al if you look and know what you're looking for. Nice shoes and bag, but not labeled, as others have said.

BUT when you are seriously under consideration, go 20% dowdy. Maybe this will take no effort - 10 postpartum lbs that killed your Black Halo sheaths, whatever. But there is an old Maureen Dowd quote to the effect of "if you're too attractive in DC you have not spent enough time considering the Treaties of the Sea," and it STILL HOLDS.

This is zero fair. Completely misognynistic. But just sharing what I've seen after having a seat at the table and what seems to play out, without ever being able to influence the situation. Take it FWIW.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just looked up The Fold London - done very nice pieces. Had not heard of brand before.

Thanks for the great tip - love what I see online. How do “The Fold” dresses fit - if I am between sizes should I order up or down? Also how do they fit on taller frames (5’10” - I find some lines, e.g. MM La Fleur, are not styled for taller people)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents, as c-suite marketing in BigLaw:

From when you hit the "partner-eligible" ranks to about 2 years out from actual promotion -- kill it. Go sleek, bad-ass, aspirational. Reiss and MaxMara are great baselines, but you can get affordable dupes at Banana, Zara et al if you look and know what you're looking for. Nice shoes and bag, but not labeled, as others have said.

BUT when you are seriously under consideration, go 20% dowdy. Maybe this will take no effort - 10 postpartum lbs that killed your Black Halo sheaths, whatever. But there is an old Maureen Dowd quote to the effect of "if you're too attractive in DC you have not spent enough time considering the Treaties of the Sea," and it STILL HOLDS.

This is zero fair. Completely misognynistic. But just sharing what I've seen after having a seat at the table and what seems to play out, without ever being able to influence the situation. Take it FWIW.

I don’t get this. Is the idea that you’re supposed to be super fashionable but then “mature” as it were into blandness? I’m confused.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents, as c-suite marketing in BigLaw:

From when you hit the "partner-eligible" ranks to about 2 years out from actual promotion -- kill it. Go sleek, bad-ass, aspirational. Reiss and MaxMara are great baselines, but you can get affordable dupes at Banana, Zara et al if you look and know what you're looking for. Nice shoes and bag, but not labeled, as others have said.

BUT when you are seriously under consideration, go 20% dowdy. Maybe this will take no effort - 10 postpartum lbs that killed your Black Halo sheaths, whatever. But there is an old Maureen Dowd quote to the effect of "if you're too attractive in DC you have not spent enough time considering the Treaties of the Sea," and it STILL HOLDS.

This is zero fair. Completely misognynistic. But just sharing what I've seen after having a seat at the table and what seems to play out, without ever being able to influence the situation. Take it FWIW.

I don’t get this. Is the idea that you’re supposed to be super fashionable but then “mature” as it were into blandness? I’m confused.

I think she means dress to amaze and then settle down just a smidge to look a little more serious about policy or whatever the work is. She knows it’s bull, but if that’s the secret, good on her for sharing!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, make sure you really understand the firm's culture around dressing. My husband recently got a big job (making ~500k/yr) and we were buying ferragamo ties. Turns out they wear jeans and sneakers.

Tech company?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents, as c-suite marketing in BigLaw:

From when you hit the "partner-eligible" ranks to about 2 years out from actual promotion -- kill it. Go sleek, bad-ass, aspirational. Reiss and MaxMara are great baselines, but you can get affordable dupes at Banana, Zara et al if you look and know what you're looking for. Nice shoes and bag, but not labeled, as others have said.

BUT when you are seriously under consideration, go 20% dowdy. Maybe this will take no effort - 10 postpartum lbs that killed your Black Halo sheaths, whatever. But there is an old Maureen Dowd quote to the effect of "if you're too attractive in DC you have not spent enough time considering the Treaties of the Sea," and it STILL HOLDS.

This is zero fair. Completely misognynistic. But just sharing what I've seen after having a seat at the table and what seems to play out, without ever being able to influence the situation. Take it FWIW.

I don’t get this. Is the idea that you’re supposed to be super fashionable but then “mature” as it were into blandness? I’m confused.

Big Law Exec is spot on - I’m a lobbying firm partner .

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am at a huge finance company and FWIW, our GC and CCO, both women in their late 40s, KILL IT almost everyday. The GC had this whole cape blazer situation the other day and I immediately found a knock off online and bought it.

You need to link that garment

https://www.zara.com/us/en/cape-with-slits-p02761042.html

I have gotten so many compliments. V powerful feel IMO.

This one is cool too: https://www.bcbg.com/en/upas-cape-jacket/613000558787.html?rmsrc=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAlajvBRB_EiwA4vAqiHB1bhWilM2jFGdU5Zg4MpMZQ40WttY4WAudCklwfj2LU9J9vFFszhoCj2AQAvD_BwE

Yikes. I think this is one of those things where beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I'm glad it makes you feel good PP/s. I am pretty fashion forward but those are not something I would want to wear in a million years.

DP: I don't think the styling of the Zara cape does it justice. I've seen this worn with a different, sleeker blouse and have to agree that it was very badass.

Agree, a pouffy cotton buttondown should not be under this. I think Brianna on Frankie and Grace has rocked this occasionally and it can def look badass.

That is even worse imo. Sorry. But if you love it then you love it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My 2 cents, as c-suite marketing in BigLaw:

From when you hit the "partner-eligible" ranks to about 2 years out from actual promotion -- kill it. Go sleek, bad-ass, aspirational. Reiss and MaxMara are great baselines, but you can get affordable dupes at Banana, Zara et al if you look and know what you're looking for. Nice shoes and bag, but not labeled, as others have said.

BUT when you are seriously under consideration, go 20% dowdy. Maybe this will take no effort - 10 postpartum lbs that killed your Black Halo sheaths, whatever. But there is an old Maureen Dowd quote to the effect of "if you're too attractive in DC you have not spent enough time considering the Treaties of the Sea," and it STILL HOLDS.

This is zero fair. Completely misognynistic. But just sharing what I've seen after having a seat at the table and what seems to play out, without ever being able to influence the situation. Take it FWIW.

I don’t get this. Is the idea that you’re supposed to be super fashionable but then “mature” as it were into blandness? I’m confused.

Big Law Exec is spot on - I’m a lobbying firm partner .

I think this is excellent advice. They want you to look like Power but also like...dependable nerd lady. It's complicated.

[Anonymous]

Since so many of you recommended finding a killer tailor... any recommendations? (NW DC or nearby)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since so many of you recommended finding a killer tailor... any recommendations? (NW DC or nearby)

I go to Sonny. She is on the corner of 11th and U behind Lee’s Flower shop. She even tailored my husband’s Tom Ford tuxedo jacket when Nordstrom’s couldn’t get it right.

[Anonymous]

Looking for recommendations on high quality plain white collared shirts

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Looking for recommendations on high quality plain white collared shirts

Thomas Pink or Suit Supply woman's line.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Looking for recommendations on high quality plain white collared shirts

Thomas Pink or Suit Supply woman's line.

+1. Thomas Pink has some of the best collared shirts for women. Brooks Brothers is sometimes good too.