Michael Christian is a former trial attorney and president of Manhattan Makeovers, which conducts research about effective attire for professionals. Writing as William Cane he is the author of eleven books. His firm provides image consultations and makeovers for attorneys from all over the world in their New York and Los Angeles offices.
Forgive me, but I’m laughing so hard I can hardly write this. I just saw the results of a Dunkin’ Donuts survey of 4,700 U.S. professionals and learned that writers […]
Don’t worry, I’m not going to drop any names, but I was at a little soirée on Madison Avenue recently, hosted by a celebrity physician, and to my surprise the […]
Wearing black is more than a fashion statement. In fact, black sport coats and suits can help, and in some cases significantly hurt, your professional image. This article explains when […]
One of my clients is a corporate attorney who likes modeling his wardrobe on outfits worn by Matt Damon and Tom Cruise. You might think that this is a mistake […]
I know a salesman in Manhattan who acts like an undercover agent. He’s just about the opposite of what you expect from a person who’s supposed to be selling you […]
Selecting The Right Eyeglasses For Attorneys Clarence Darrow wore eyeglasses for reading but always took them off when being photographed. In even the sharpest minds, vanity dies hard. Ironically, he […]
When I was in graduate school I used to do some pretty embarrassing things in an attempt to get good grades. In fact, I would try virtually anything to get […]
“Fuchsia,” Katy says. She’s pointing to a $150 pair of sneakers. “Those are the ones I want!” Katy is only nine years old but she’s already possessed of a larger […]
French people have a greater sensitivity to posture than Americans, according to Edward T. Hall, the cultural anthropologist who devoted his life to studying personal space. What this means for […]
“Eight thirteen.” “Not eight thirty-four?” “No, eight thirteen.” Our hairstylist was having a conversation with his associate, a professional makeup artist, and I was standing nearby, totally baffled. Although I […]
Fred gets up at eight o’clock in the morning and decides to skip breakfast because he feels energetic enough to focus on what he has to do at the law […]
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or a woman, if you are a professional—like a CPA, investment counselor, or attorney—you are going to be judged on the basis of […]