Re: Dress code observation

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On 8/09/06, JF wrote:
> This surely isn't the most important issue affecting
> solos, but I am curious about your opinions on dress code.
> One of the perks of being a solo is the freedom to dress
> as one pleases. I have always worn a suit to work, until
> this summer when I have more often than not dressed casual
> (but no jeans, shorts or sneakers). When casually dressed,
> I feel that I have been less productive and even
> borderline lazy at times. A suit makes me feel like I'm in
> a working groove.
>
> Anyone else feel this way?
Not really, I feel like I get more work done when I'm
comfortable. I wear nice clothes but suits are uncomfortable
and I hate panty hose and high heels. Problem I have with
dressing casually is when a client just "drops in" without
an appointment and I'm out front. Although sometimes that
works to my advantage, had a client pay me a compliment that
I'm "just like everyone else, you don't put on airs." in
the world of cookie cutter female attorneys, (have you
noticed in the cities they all dress alike and even have the
same hairstyles)I do stand out sometimes.