Workwear

Big breasts: Do they present a distraction in the workplace, like loud music or body odor? That's what a court of law will have to decide, reports Msnbc.com. In Florida, former assistant director at The Devereux Foundation Amy-Erin Blakely filed a gender discrimination lawsuit against the employer. Mixed in ...

Bankruptcy. It's an ugly word that most people won't even whisper, let alone declare. But New Jersey businesswoman Marilyn Kleinberg saw no other options. In declaring both personal and business bankruptcy, she lost her home, her inheritance, everything... except her integrity. "My parents instilled in me a ...

The three piece suit is returning for men, reports The Wall Street Journal. What could this return to elegance from the era of casual dress mean for you job hunters and those of you already employed? Probably not a lot, at least not right away. Style, especially in the workplace, takes time to become ...

The recession has taken its toll on just about everyone in the United States, but it's hit Boston general contractor and cabinet maker David West harder than most. Over the past three years, his remodeling and construction business has dwindled, he's had to reduce his staff, his marriage fell apart, and his ...

Is your office hosting a Halloween party this year? If so, consider yourself lucky in this economy and show your boss you appreciate the effort by wearing an appropriate costume. Even if there isn't an official party, many office managers do encourage dress-up on Oct. 31, or the workday before it if it falls ...

Life is just too short to spend in a stressful job that drains you, Peggy Nolan decided as she was battling breast cancer. She'd been working in corporate IT for 15 years, and was finding the daily grind almost unbearable. Could the stress have contributed to her cancer? It certainly wasn't helping her ...

Darlene Greene's career image makeover could actually be a matter of life and death. It's a given that, as the founder of an organization that helps victims of domestic abuse, she has to look professional and put together to win the support of authorities and donors. But it's also vital for her to look ...

Getty Business casual, made a cult by Silicon Valley, didn't survive The Great Recession. That's why the bible of professional life, Bloomberg Business Week, tells you. About 66 percent of employers demand a return to professional attire -- so goodbye to jeans, flip flops, and no underwear. There's more. ...

A cross-dressing man was not what Hyatt Hotel guest Daynara Fernandez anticipated as part of the amenities. ...