2019 Update: The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has started — check out all our workwear advice and Nordstrom sale roundups to make the most of the sale! Also, sign up for our newsletter to stay on top of all the great sales! The below content concerns the 2016 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Corso Como shoes don’t work … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Gabrielle’ Perforated Flat
Archives for May 2016
How to Wear Pantyhose In the Summer
If “pantyhose in summer” makes you shudder, you’re not alone — but if you HAVE to wear it, here’s how to survive.
Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Milano Knit Sheath Dress
2019 Update: The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has started — check out all our workwear advice and Nordstrom sale roundups to make the most of the sale! Also, sign up for our newsletter to stay on top of all the great sales! The below content concerns the 2016 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily workwear reports suggest … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Milano Knit Sheath Dress
Memorial Day Sales (and Kat’s Top 10 Picks)
Happy Memorial Day — may everyone have a great, long weekend. We’re already starting to see some sales, so we thought we’d round them up — stay tuned, though, as we’ll update this thread as we go — Kat’s top picks are in bold! Pictured at top: white heel / red heel / blue wedge, all on … Read More about Memorial Day Sales (and Kat’s Top 10 Picks)
Holiday Weekend Open Thread (and a closer look at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale)
The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I keep seeing more great things in the Nordstrom sale, so I thought I’d do another little round-up of some favorite accessories, denim, weekend stuff, and more. (For example, pictured at top — this great sheath dress comes in teal and black and is down to … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread (and a closer look at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale)
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. In The New York Times, Vanessa Friedman writes that office dress codes don’t seem to make much sense anymore, while The Wall Street Journal looks at uniform dressing. Racked introduces … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Colorblock V-Neck Cardigan
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers love these cotton cardigans generally (they come in a zillion colors!), but I particularly like this colorblocked sweater. Not only is it on sale, but the colorblocking is such a flattering effect. I’m featuring the purple/navy version because it … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Colorblock V-Neck Cardigan
Coffee Break: Bryn Hobo Bag
This bag looks white, but is actually a pale lavender, which only makes me like it more. You’d be surprised by how versatile a lavender bag can be — it will look gorgeous with neutrals like navy, black, white, as well as other colors like greens (especially olive!), blues, and reds. The bag is part … Read More about Coffee Break: Bryn Hobo Bag
Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
“How a Little Lipstick Could Add Thousands To Your Paycheck” — that’s the title of a recent Fortune article reporting on a new study. Anyone else feeling a little stabby? We thought we’d take a closer look at the research and discuss it here. Some questions to consider at the outset: Do you agree that “good grooming” affects your … Read More about Wear Makeup, Increase Your Salary?
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Stella Silk Shirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The last time I was at the Time Warner Center I popped into the Thomas Pink store for, ah, some market research, and must say: the Stella silk shirt is but-ter-y soft. And, lucky you, it’s now on sale — … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Stella Silk Shirt
Suit of the Week: Boss
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. Wow, a beautiful … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boss
Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
This is an occasional feature where we take a deeper look at weekend wear for professional women: today we’re looking at summer hats! After my first pregnancy left me with a zillion sun spots (I think something about it made me more sensitive), I’ve gotten hugely into hats (as well as sunscreen) for weekend days. … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats