PhD in Clothes

Professional Bags for Graduate School: 2022 edition

I have never met a purse, or tote, or backpack I didn’t like, so when people ask me “what kind of bag should I carry as a grad student?” I tend to have Opinions. Picking the right bag in grad school can also feel a little stressful: you carry a lot of books and snacks. You don’t want to be mistaken for a student (I remember so distinctly wondering if grad students wear backpacks??). And you need a bag that is high quality enough to survive multiple years of wear and tear but still affordable. Here are some options if you’re looking for a teaching or school bag this year!

A review of every Tradlands tee

Tradlands makes a variety of sturdy t-shirts, including the box tee, Monty turtleneck, and Portland boatneck. I like them so much I own one of each of them, so today I thought I would do a review and answer some questions related to style, quality, and fit/sizing!

Back to school shopping for stylish teacher clothes

Are you back to teaching in person and in need of some updated teacher outfit ideas for 2022? I know I’m not the only professor in this situation so I decided to do a bit of window shopping for updated trendy teacher outfits to give us all a boost. Here’s what I found…

I think capsule wardrobes messed me up

I trained myself to capsule my closet. Now everything goes with everything. What if I don’t want it to?

What I would wear on the academic job market now

Hi friends! Every once in a while I get the “what should I wear to an academic interview campus visit” question. I thought we could use a 2022 update, especially as more visits are virtual and more of us are dressing casually. So here are a few items I would suggest and where I would shop for them if you are going on a professor job interview!

The wedding post you didn’t ask for!

Hi friends! We got our wedding photos back this week and I thought I would put together a rambling blog post about the whole event, simply because I love looking at other peoples wedding photos 🙂 Feel free to skip. Or don’t and grab a coffee and join me!

Holiday outfits that aren’t sparkly

Every year I struggle with holiday dressing on my own terms and for the holiday things I actually do (less large parties, more Law & Order marathons and hiking). Here are my holiday outfits this year, if you are also looking for some sequin-less styles.

What I wore this week

It’s finals week! Here’s what I wore, plus a mini Rent-the-Runway unlimited review.

What I wore this week

Or, what I wore recently, because time is made up during finals week.

Academic conference packing: Fall edition

I just returned from a rainy, chilly conference weekend in Seattle. Packing for academic conferences is always a challenge, especially if you’re not sure what to wear or what the dress code is. Returning to the conference scene in-person is even more interesting in 2021! Here’s how I dressed for the glorious (but cold) reunion that was our fall conference this year, plus a packing list!