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Kate Thompson's avatar

Love this! I am a fellow engineer, and tend to be the only female engineer in my office throughout most of my career. In our area I also tend to be the first female engineer that others have worked with. This strikes so true. Would have loved this kind of example when I was starting out. Like Emily I have gradually learned to bring my personality into my wardrobe despite what is expected. When I am in a meeting or at a construction site I stand out regardless of what I wear. I may as well wear what I love! I love that there are women like Emily now for young stem women to look up to. I also follow galacticgal and chloetheengineer for inspiration in this area.

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Lexie D.'s avatar

Love her professional cupcake. I dress for myself too. I’m also often the only woman in the room, and I don big statement jewelry and twirly fun dresses and kick ass while being true to myself. I went to a client meeting at a major pharmaceutical company wearing my embroidered fox dress and patterned leggings. I was the brightest thing for miles.

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