We all know the luxury of working in our bunny slippers. Lately, I’ve been thinking about the way I present myself to clients and colleagues, that is, the way I portray myself as a professional in professional settings. Have the bunny slippers gone to my head?

I thought about this especially as I walked into a meeting with one of my top clients and considered my attire:

Hair tied back in a ponytail, a tan ribbed cotton turtleneck, brown velour sweat pants and brown Merrills. Without socks. Oh, but I did have a smidge of lipstick on.

Is this wrong, I asked myself. Instead of feeling embarrassed that I was not in more professional attire, however, I had an entirely different take on the matter starting with:

1. I am the mother of a toddler. If you want me to dress like you dress, please stop by my house and take care of my child while I get ready. I can’t take care of a toddler AND spend time on my hair, makeup and clothing. Read the rest of this entry »