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What do you wear when you wanna dress to the nines (to fives)?

01.15.2008

Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 01/15/2008 - 1:01am.
The Bite:
An eco-power suit, of course. Unfortunately for some of us, Casual Friday comes only once a week. So when wheelin' and dealin' in hemp sweatpants isn't gonna get you any closer to nabbing that corner office, show up to your next meeting in eco-style.
The Benefits: 
  • Setting the break room on fire. You'll be the best-dressed at the water cooler.
  • Less polyester. The petroleum-based fabric rules the cubicles, yet our oil reserves are going faster than free bagels at an a.m. meeting.
  • Organic materials. We're still Dow Jonesin' for the most elusive of organic apparel components (pesticide-free shoulder pads, where are you?), but organic options in office garb are becoming more and more plentiful.
Personally Speaking: 
Heather's parents bought her a suit for Christmas when she was 24, with "For the businesswoman" on the card. At the time she dreamed of being an artist, so she burst out crying.
Wanna Try: 
For Her
For Him
Sarah Jacobs

Cocktail Fact

An Oxford University scientist says chicken tikka masala with mango salsa sandwiches on granary bread is the best power-lunch menu choice, since the ingredients are likely to keep meetings-goers alert.

Bang For The Bite

If 10,000 Biters purchase a hemp suit instead of one made from polyester, we'll avert the weight of 119 power lunchers in plastic.

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