PHOTOGRAPHY BY KRISTA HUSA
Amy Folbe, Family law — "If I'm not seeing clients,
I usually wear pants, a T-shirt and a sweater tied
around my waist. The dress code calls for hose and
closed-toe shoes. And, of course, I wear traditional
suits (no pants) to court."
If she wears a jacket, she never keeps it on in
the office. The casual wardrobe is easier for a
woman, she says, because "it's the same thing I'd
wear on a Saturday night or to a charity function."
Folbe buys casual tees at Rear Ends. "Michael
Stars tees are the best." She shops for casual suits
and pants at Scott Gregory and Complaisant.
David Foltyn, right, Corporate law, and Grant
Trigger, Environmental law — Foltyn was on the
board that approved the casual summer dress
code. "I had reservations, though," he says.
"Most days I'm in a suit and tie. Professionals
should dress like professionals."
"We should be measured by what we say,
not by how we dress," says Trigger. "I rarely
wear a jacket. I keep a tie in my pocket. The
dress code is suitable for summer. We should
dress smartly and comfortably. I think I'm more
relaxed when I'm dressed casually."
Foltyn agrees most clients are switching
over to casual dress, but he's cognizant of the
need to be ready for a formal business meeting.
Foltyn shops everywhere from Neiman
Marcus to The Gap, Abercrombie & Fitch and
Old Navy. "My sales associate at Neiman's
knows me and pulls clothing for me, so I can
just run in and pick it up." He favors Armani
suits and custom shirts from Paul Cicchini.
Trigger likes Lord & Taylor, Hudson's and T.J.
Maxx. He prefers his Snoopy tie to designer
logos.
--Linda Bachrack
Amy Brooks, Real estate law — "Casual summer is great. I
wear pant suits anyway, but it's nice to wear a sweater set
and slacks, or separates with a T-shirt." Brooks dresses down
her suits with a tee and casual accessories. But she always
wears something in which she would feel comfortable in an
emergency meeting.
"I like a mix of mall stores and boutiques when I shop,"
she says. She favors Neiman Marcus, Complaisant, Bebe,
Saks Fifth Avenue, Hudson's, Banana Republic and The Gap.
Her favorite shoes are from Gucci and Sundance.