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libodem

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15. I like both of those too

Reply to Warpy (Reply #9)

Wed Jun 27, 2012, 01:43 AM

Jun 2012

I wear nb for daily use these days. I can't work any more but I still have to protect my feet. They are awful.

I could never wear heels. I have super long toes that give me a size 11. My feet are flat. I have bunions. My foot is otherwise narrow. Awful.

Power suits make the woman the same way his clothes make a man. Nice dark shoes show a solid foundation.

A woman in pants equals a man in his Brumuda shorts, in business. A woman looks more dressed for the part in a nice dark business suit and sensible heels and higher if she can manage.

I can't dress the part cuz I have giant crooked feet. Heels would kill me. I'd have to special order from a transexual speciality shop. Only men's heels could fit me. Then I'd need Canadian crutches to walk.

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Why can't women find a "power suit"? [View all] kdmorris Jun 2012 OP

Having been a professional for over 30 years Betsy Ross Jun 2012 #1

It has been over 15 years since I've been in the market, but agree maddezmom Jun 2012 #5

I work at home, so normally I don't need power suits. kdmorris Jun 2012 #7

Talbot's, but it's hit or miss. yardwork Jun 2012 #11

Penney's can be good but only online and only if you're just out of college and broke Warpy Sep 2017 #28

It is really difficult to find one obamanut2012 Jun 2012 #2

The label to look for at Penney's is Worthington Warpy Jun 2012 #3

big white orthopedic clods for me too libodem Jun 2012 #8

Reeboks or New Balance for me Warpy Jun 2012 #9

I like both of those too libodem Jun 2012 #15

Your toes emcalcuadrado May 2017 #23

Try Brooks Brothers. elleng Jun 2012 #4

Pendleton usually has some good suits NV Whino Jun 2012 #6

I know. It infuriates me. yardwork Jun 2012 #10

Brooks brothers JustAnotherGen Jun 2012 #12

So there's a market for them? Good to know! Neoma Jun 2012 #13

For stuff like that LadyHawkAZ Jun 2012 #14

I used to buy one good suit each year in part because it was so much damn work to find one. Gormy Cuss Jun 2012 #16

I've thought about getting a men's suit and tie RainDog Jun 2012 #17

Spam deleted by pinto (MIR Team) leung Sep 2012 #22

Good Power Suits are effing expensive no matter the gender. stevenleser Jun 2012 #18

Yeah, I noticed that, even with all those suits kdmorris Jun 2012 #19

I think there is some sort of rule that no matter how much money you make, the suits that are stevenleser Jun 2012 #20

That happened at my first job... Neoma Jun 2012 #21

same clinton_2020 Jul 2017 #24

I have my conservative interview suit drmeow Sep 2017 #25

Banana Republic carries a lot of petite career wear bettyellen Sep 2017 #29

I bitched about this for 15 years until I quit and decided on jeans. raven mad Sep 2017 #26

I live in NM where the summers are hellishly hot (although not as bad as Phoenix) Warpy Sep 2017 #30

LOL! Warpy, I AM a geriatric hippie - raven mad Sep 2017 #31

Here's my tip MLAA Sep 2017 #27

Is there any reason you couldn't fit a men's suit and have it tailored? forgotmylogin Sep 2017 #32

lots of retired people KT2000 Sep 2017 #33

To be honest, LWolf Dec 2017 #34

That's a good point. CrispyQ Aug 2018 #36

Find a good seamstress. It will be worth it in the long run. CrispyQ Aug 2018 #35