Recession Briefing 9.14: Goodwill Fashion Grows

What you need to know today to survive and thrive in the recession.

Goodwill stores — which might have been a wardrobe faux pas in better times — are seeing a recession-fueled boost in sales. (Boston Herald)

Basic salaries for executives at top companies jumped 10 percent last year despite the financial crisis, a report said on Monday. (Agence France-Presse)

There is a surge in student interest at the nation’s schools that provide an education in the business and science of funerals, a field that historically garners greater interest as the job market worsens. (Associated Press)…

Redux: Fashion Takes a Turn

Looking back at the Great Depression to see the path ahead.

Is the Recession the final blow to SATC excess?

Flappers of the late 1920s were the Carries and Samanthas of their day: bold, sassy, and fond of flaunting fabulous frocks. They stepped out in sequined sheaths, pricy handbags tucked under their arms. They sported make-up, smoked cigarettes, and bared limbs. Trading petticoats for scanty panties, they shopped for sequined dancing shoes to replace sensible lace-up boots.

But the fashion orgy didn’t last.

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What Not to Wear in Unemployment

Now that you’re no longer office-bound, your closet is calling to you with its range of options. You’re giddy over the possibilities (suit no longer required? no matter! how about gym clothes!). But before your wardrobe fantasy goes too far, we have some advice.

Here’s what not to wear in unemployment. Unless, of course, you plan on remaining unemployed.