Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
CUSP by Neiman Marcus is having its “First Cuts Sale,” and there are a ton of great dresses from brands like DvF, Tory Burch, Milly, and more — primarily in lucky sizes. For today’s TPS I’m liking this Robert Rodriguez dress. Throw a cardigan or blazer on top of it and I can see it getting some serious wear in the office — yet for some reason I also get a Jazz Age garden party vibe (which I don’t even think is a thing). The dress was $285, but is now marked to $171 at CUSP (and available in XS-L). Robert Rodriguez Two-Tone Dress
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Honestly, today I’m torn between two different Samanta pumps, both available at Amazon. Ultimately I like this Monica Platform Pump better than this one
, in large part because that indigo blue is so, so pretty. I love the cutouts, and I always like a deal. It’s 52% off — was $185, now marked to $88.56. Samanta Women’s Monica Platform Pump
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Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
I’ve gotten a few requests for suggestions for “lightweight blazers” for hot summer months, so I thought I’d round up a few for today’s Hunt. For my $.02: if you’re really going to be wearing a blazer outside or in another hot environment, linen is the way to go — it just breathes so well. Silk is another good choice, but the tradeoff for all that, um, breathing (for both linen and silk) is the mad wrinkling that occurs. Cotton holds up much better (and I always think a cotton pique fabric looks pretty but professional, while a cotton seersucker can be classic) — if you can find a linen and cotton blend, or silk and cotton blend, that may be the holy grail. Right now I’m seeing a lot of blazers with eyelet details — I honestly don’t think they’re appropriate for most conservative offices, but they can be another option if you’re attending an outdoor event. Readers, what is your favorite type of blazer to wear on hot days? Do you have any tricks to keep linen or silk from wrinkling?
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Loooove this dress from Akris Punto. I’m digging the asymmetrical V-neck look, which is described by the site as being a “modified” boatneck with a “vent” in it, which apparently has a concealed zipper. I’m intrigued — does that mean you can lower or raise the depth of the V at will? Interesting. I just think the dress, overall, is stunning. It’s $1250 at Saks Fifth Avenue. Akris Punto Belted Tweed Dress
Pssst: there’s a matching jacket here.
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I just got a pair of Pucci sunglasses I absolutely love, but Madewell’s new collection of shades is kind of calling my name. They have normal tortoiseshell and black ones, but I’m particularly fond of the quirkier ones like these fuchsia pink “hepcat” shades. (While you’re there, check out the intimates section — lots of really lovely things — and the sale section, filled with cute dresses). The shades are $55 at Madewell. Hepcat Shades
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- The WSJ says the power suit is dead, suggesting instead that we wear the looks pictured. Uh huh. Above the Law disagrees (thanks to ATL for quoting me!).
- The WSJ recently had a conference on women in the economy and there’s lots of interesting articles, including the latest taskforce thoughts on what’s holding us back, and the top ten women recruiters expect to be CEOs soon. You can read all of the articles here. The Juggle has a fun quiz to see what readers think is holding women back; The Careerist summarizes some of the advice given by one of the most controversial speakers, Jack Welch.
- Jezebel has an awesome piece that nicely rounds up the hubub over Hillary Clinton’s recent appearance with very little makeup.
- Road Warriorette has some advice on traveling during your first trimester. (Congrats, RW!) (You can check out my own tips for working through your first trimester, too.) Meanwhile, FINS has four rules for maternity leave.
- SavvySugar suggests some friendly ways to tell friends and family what your last name is after you’ve married.
- Glamour reports on which brands are most loved by different age groups — sure to help you zero in on the best last-minute Mother’s Day gift.
- Lifehacker names the five best fitness tracking devices. (Ladies, what do you have, and how do you like ‘em?)
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