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. No, it … Read More about Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein 205W39NYC
Archives for December 2017
How to Dress Professionally on the Coldest Days
What are the best tips on how to dress professionally on the coldest days — particularly if you’re headed to a Very Formal occasion like court?
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Scuba Crepe Jacket with Studes
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: what a cute little peplum jacket from Calvin Klein. Love the peplum, the simple collar, the bright, happy color and the look of the buttons up the front. It can always be a bit of a question how to … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Scuba Crepe Jacket with Studes
Gift Idea: Air Pods
If you have a friend or family member who’s an audiophile or has a lot of work-related phone calls (either on business travel or while working from home), I highly recommend these Apple Air Pods. While they’re pricey at $159, the clarity is kind of amazing. My brother has some, and once he got them … Read More about Gift Idea: Air Pods
The 411 on How to Help Charities – How to Start Donating Money, Time, or Something Else
Charitable organizations need more than just your money — here are other ways to help charities.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cornelia Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For some reason I tend to forget about Of Mercer, but they’re up there with MM.LaFleur in terms of interesting, small workwear companies run by women who’ve actually worked in real offices. This dress looks lovely — fluttery but still … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cornelia Dress
Gift Idea and Open Thread: The Best Books for Gifts
The Stone Sky caught my eye after the NYT reviewed the series of which it’s a part (the Broken Earth trilogy) as the “fantasy trilogy that changed the game,” not in the least because the female author, N.K. Jemisin, became the first black writer to win the Hugo Award for best novel. I’m excited to read … Read More about Gift Idea and Open Thread: The Best Books for Gifts
Swearing at Work: Yea or Nay?
Here’s a fun question for today: are you for or against swearing at work? Do you think less of colleagues and bosses who do it — or does context matter (e.g., you’re only against it if someone is swearing out of anger or swearing around little kids (or older colleagues)?) Or does your vocabulary rival … Read More about Swearing at Work: Yea or Nay?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Paisley-Print Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve seen a lot of gorgeous velvet blazers over the years, but this dark green, paisley-print blazer at Brooks Brothers may be one of my favorites. I love the color and the print, and I think in general it looks … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Paisley-Print Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. What’s your favorite red lip, ladies (whether a power red, an everyday red, or a holiday red?) I keep trying to find one that works with my colors, has a consistency I like, and stays put without fading — and I find myself drawn to this Lip Magnet … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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. The Cut offers its take on fashion lines by women for women—Apiece Apart, Nili Lotan, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Doen, and Jenni Kayne—which have looks that include caftans, oversize sweaters, elastic-waist trousers, roomy … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Long Cardigan
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I hope you’re all having a good week as we’re finishing off the year, with probably only one more work week to go for many of you before you hopefully get to take a little bit of a … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Long Cardigan