For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Fun story: … Read More about Suit of the Week: Stizzoli
Archives for September 2014
Tales from the Wallet: Wedding Finances
What are your best tips on how to get married without going broke, readers?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Open-Front Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This isn’t going to be everyone’s cup of tea, but I like the abstract print, the asymmetrical shawl collar, and the twist on the traditional blazer shape. The blazer is part of a great sale, too: it was $228, but … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Open-Front Blazer
Coffee Break: Helina Flat
This flat is one of the best sellers on Zappos, and I can see why — I like the round cap toe, the metallic chain detail, and the N5 comfort footbed. Zappos has it in this bronze version (which I suspect would make a great nude-for-you shoe for some skin tones), as well as black; … Read More about Coffee Break: Helina Flat
How to Find Fun But Professional Patterns and Colors
2018 Update: We still think this is a great discussion on how to find fun but professional patterns and colors — but you may also want to check out our Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women, our discussion on capsule wardrobes for work (using lots of color!), and our four-week work outfit challenge! How can … Read More about How to Find Fun But Professional Patterns and Colors
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Dicaila’ Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So yesterday, I forgot to look up one of our other favorite brands to see what the landscape was at Nordstrom’s secret sale: Hugo Boss. They’ve actually got a ton of great stuff (tons of suiting separates) for 40-50% off. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Dicaila’ Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Tie Stripe Scarf
Brooks Brothers’ Friends & Family sale is on, and ends tonight! I always like the scarf and accessory selections there, so I’m drooling over these tie stripe oblong scarf — it seems fun in a “borrowed from the boys” kind of way. It was $98, then marked to $68, and it comes down to $51ish … Read More about Coffee Break: Tie Stripe Scarf
Deal Alert: Nordstrom’s Secret Sale (?!)
Nordstrom is not usually one to have a secret sale, but not only is there no big announcement on the home page, I can’t even find a good link to send you guys to the entire collection of sale stuff. Yet, I noticed a ton of great workwear that has just hit 60% off (thank … Read More about Deal Alert: Nordstrom’s Secret Sale (?!)
Are You an Office Mom?
Here’s a fun question for you: are you the office mom*? I’ve read that being the office mom tends to hurt your career because people see you as, well, the MOM instead of the professional you are. So here’s the Q: do you agree that being the “office mom” is a bad thing — or … Read More about Are You an Office Mom?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Beasley Fit & Flare Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooooh: purty. I like the seamed panels and texture on this black Tory Burch dress, as well as the ladylike length and neckline. What a great example of a fit and flare dress! (Click here for our last roundup.) It’s … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Beasley Fit & Flare Dress
Deal Alert: Ann Taylor Extra 70% Off Sale
Ann Taylor is having a flash sale, offering an extra 70% off sale items with FLASH70 … until midnight. Tomorrow, it’s an extra 65% off until noon (code FLASH65), and then until midnight tomorrow, it’s an extra 60% off (code FLASH60). Tons of inventory, and only some of it is final sale. Lots of sizes, … Read More about Deal Alert: Ann Taylor Extra 70% Off Sale
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m back on the hunt for some comfortable moto leggings that hold their shape, and was happy to see the Hue brand marked down to $35 — perfect for a trend piece that I’ve seen for as much as $1000 elsewhere. The blue is sold out, but … Read More about Weekend Open Thread