About

Suits, Stilettos & Lipstick is an independent guide to dressing and grooming for work. We write for women who want to look as prepared as they feel, whether they are in an interview, a client meeting, a conference or an ordinary Tuesday.

What we cover

• Dress codes: what business casual, smart casual and formal really mean in offices, studios, clinics and sales floors.
• Tailoring: how a suit, a blazer or a pair of trousers should fit, and what a tailor can and cannot fix.
• Shoes: heel height, comfort, padding and how to plan a day in heels.
• Beauty: lipstick shades, a short office routine and the products that do one job well.
• Confidence: building a signature style you can repeat without thinking about it.

How the guides are made

Each guide starts with a question a reader would really ask. We look at how the subject is handled in workplaces and by reputable reference sources, then write the answer in plain English. Where a tool or a checklist helps, it is built into the page and works without an account, without tracking and without sending your answers anywhere.

Advice on skin, feet and health is general. For a skin reaction, foot pain or any symptom that lasts, speak to a qualified professional.

Who is behind the site

The articles are written and edited by the Suits, Stilettos & Lipstick editorial team. We do not publish invented testimonials, and we do not sell reviews. Products are mentioned only as examples of a type, not as recommendations for a brand.

To read how we work, see our manifesto. To reach us, use the contact page.