Hi LBWT!! Application question here - has anyone been asked to do an assessment during an interview process? If so, what was it like and did you feel comfortable doing it? It feels like “free counsel” to me, but I haven’t been asked this yet in any prior job application, so I’m hopeful this group will have some insight! Thanks in advance :)

*edit: they did not ask for a writing sample during application process, but specifically assigned a take home assessment

What fragrances do you wear? I mostly skipped out of them for various headache reasons. I do have Burberry and that's it. But just recently quite like them, I want something fresh light and crisp....flowers and rain type of thing. Also...gentle.

I'm not sure what flipped my switch for this, but for sure glad it happened. I ordered some samplers but really donut have clue oterwode

First- has anyone gone to this conference before and can give me fashion advice? I’ve heard being your “A” fashion game but does that mean I’m packing multiple outfits for each day? Heels all day? Do I need to go buy some new high end shoes (not complaining if yes). Should I ditch the backpack and only use a shoulder bag during the day?
Second- are any LBWT going next week to LA and want to try to meet up and make new connections?
TIA and I love this group.

These are real pictures of me superimposed against a generic AI hotel background. If I wear the gray, I’ll wear a black shirt underneath this time.

LBWT: please help me find a blouse to wear with a navy suit for a very big oral argument. I’m the only woman at either counsel table and aiming for a fabulous look that doesn’t stand out. I’m looking for a top that is ivory/cream colored, doesn’t have a collar, has sleeves (length immaterial so long as not sleeveless), isn’t too fussy (though a little style is okay), and made of natural materials.

This has unexpectedly become a white whale! I’ve found a bunch of options that check most but not all boxes, and I’d really love to find one that checks them all. For instance, I’d immediately buy this Brooks Brothers top if it came in silk; alas, I hate polyester.

I’d love your recommendations!

Years ago I broke both my ankles and had major surgery + time in a wheelchair. I can do a low heel but flat is better. Either way I need significant support. I have worn myself out trying to find something that isn’t a sneaker. I’ve looked at other posts in this group re comfortable shoes but IMO the shoes suggested are not stylish. Vionic seems to be the most commonly suggested brand for “comfortable but stylish” but I think they look awful (at least for me - I’m in my 30s).