BEYOND THE BUSINESSSUI
BY CATHERINE NING
Gone are the days when the daily grind meant Mad Men-style tailoring for all. Today’s office dress codes vary by field, making the task of acing your internship’s style report card a challenge for even the sharpest of dressers. Don’t fall for misguided Internet advice or the outdated and overly stuffy rules of your parents’ day. Stay chic and office-appropriate with our guide to some of the most popular fields in which Northwestern stu- dents choose to spend their summers.
POLITICS
LEGISLATIVE INTERN, UNITED STATES SENATE Washington D.C. Female politicians may be known for their lack of style (Hill-
ary Clinton's pantsuits, anyone?), but congressional staffers have far more leeway in choosing their work wardrobes. As a matter of fact, it’s very possible to get through an entire summer on the Hill without a suit. The most stylish staffers mix and match tailored sepa- rates, pairing knee-length skirts or trousers with colorful cardigans and contrasting cropped jackets. Lightweight silk tops make for the perfect finish underneath. Black, navy, and gray are staple colors in politics, but beige, olive
green, and even most pastel shades are of-the-minute hues that won’t give your overseer a coronary. When it comes to shoes, look for comfort – giving hour-long tours of the Capitol in four-inch heels hardly sounds like fun – but you're in luck, because lower
Lela Rose
heels are back with a vengeance this summer. INVESTMENT PIECE: A sleeveless shift dress from Theory,
Diane von Furstenburg, or 3.1 Phillip Lim will keep you cool both during the day and after the sun goes down. Aim for a hem that ends right above the knee—it's the easiest way to channel Jackie O.
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