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Lauren explores the intersection of style, personal presence, confidence, and perception. From leadership and professional visibility to self-expression and everyday life, these articles examine the role style plays in how we show up and how we're experienced by others.
The Tuskegee Dress Code Debate Is About More Than Bonnets
Tuskegee University’s new dress code has sparked debate about Black culture, professionalism, respectability politics, and personal style. Style strategist Lauren Simmonds explains why dress standards should teach judgment, allow cultural expression, and prepare students to understand the role of professional presence.