Maura Judkis

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Maura Judkis |Ashley Fetters |Rachel Tashjian |Jesus Rodriguez |Jesús Rodríguez

Clean sneakers with a flat bottom are acceptable office wear these days. Photo / Getty ImagesSweatpants? No. But elastic waistbands? Absolutely. The phrase “business casual” is an opportunity and a curse. On the plus side: You have so many options! On the negative side: You have so many options! And so many ways to screw up. Business attire demands a suit, regardless of gender. But business casual – well, is that khakis and a polo? Jeans and a T-shirt with a blazer? A dress and sneakers?

1 week ago | washingtonpost.com | Maura Judkis |Ashley Fetters |Rachel Tashjian |Jesus Rodriguez |Jesús Rodríguez

The 39 definitive rules of office fashion (washingtonpost.com) The 39 definitive rules of office fashion By Maura Judkis; Ashley Fetters Maloy; Rachel Tashjian; Jesús Rodríguez 2025061710000000 The phrase "business casual" is an opportunity and a curse. On the plus side: You have so many options! On the negative side: You have so many options! And so many ways to screw up. Business attire demands a suit, regardless of gender.

2 weeks ago | airmail.news | Maura Judkis

Since late April, when Washington learned that Donald Trump Jr. and some business partners were planning to open a new private club in Washington called Executive Branch, with memberships costing up to $500,000, curious scenesters—not to mention critics and ethics people—have had more questions than answers. Who is the target clientele, and what might they expect to get for their money? How will the club fit into the social and political topography of the city?

2 weeks ago | adn.com | Janay Kingsberry |Maura Judkis

The Smithsonian’s Board of Regents said on Monday night that “all personnel decisions” are directed by Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III, 10 days after President Donald Trump claimed that he had fired the director of the institution’s National Portrait Gallery. The board, which issued its statement after an all-day meeting Monday, also said that it supported Bunch’s “authority and management” of the Smithsonian.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Janay Kingsberry |Maura Judkis

Amid Trump standoff, Smithsonian says only secretary can hire and fire (washingtonpost.com) Amid Trump standoff, Smithsonian says only secretary can hire and fire By Janay Kingsberry; Maura Judkis 2025061003035300 The Smithsonian's Board of Regents said on Monday night that "all personnel decisions" are directed by Secretary Lonnie G.