Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor

ann taylor tweed suit 1For 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.

Summer tweed never totally makes sense to me (can we come up with a different name for it, at least?), but despite that, I’m liking this navy and white tweed suit from Ann Taylor. I like the looser fit to the jacket (it’s almost got a ’50s vibe to it, doesn’t it?) and the two button closure, and I like that it’s lined. It’s available, online only, in sizes 00-18, regular and petites; the jacket (Two Button Tweed Jacket) is $168, and the skirt (Tweed Pencil Skirt) is $88.

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Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Linen Blazer

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Calvin Klein Jacket, Printed Linen BlazerIt’s still a bit chilly for linen (at least here in NYC!) but I’m sure the summer heat will be upon us before we know it — and when it happens you’ll be glad if you have a linen blazer in your closet. I particularly like the fact that there’s a print on this one — better to hide the wrinkles! — and I like the print in general, which seems fun without being crazy. I’d wear it on top of navy or white dresses, or, for some reason, other vibrant colors; wearing it with either black or pastels seems wrong. It was $129, but today is marked to $105 at Macy’s. Calvin Klein Jacket, Printed Linen Blazer

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Coffee Break: Journal Bon Shopper

Kate Spade New York Journal Bon ShopperAs readers have already noted: Kate Spade is having a surprise sale, with prices up to 75% off, and a ton of cute jewelry, bags, and clothes. For today’s Coffee Break I’m loving this witty tote (which, like much of the sale offerings, was apparently designed for Kate Spade outlet stores). I like the coated poplin, the interior pockets, and the overall size (13″ x 12″ x 5″) — great if you have a few papers, shoes, snacks, et cetera, to lug to and from the office. Originally $148, the bag is marked to $50; get free shipping if you sign up for emails from their newest brand, Kate Spade Saturday. Kate Spade New York Journal Bon Shopper

Psst: The Beauty.com Friends & Family sale is on also — take 20% off your purchase, including lots of good supplies like hairbrushes and blowdryers.

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Tuesday’s TPS Report: Italian Ponte Sheath Dress

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Classiques Entier® Italian Ponte Sheath DressSo. Pretty. Yellow is a bold color to wear, which is probably why this dress also comes in simple black — but the yellow is so happy! For once I love it with black accessories (the belt and shoes), but I might also do gray, red, or purple accessories instead. Love the cowl and the sleeves. It’s $228 in sizes 0-14 at Nordstrom. Classiques Entier® Italian Ponte Sheath Dress

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Coffee Break: ‘Updated’ Skinny Patent Belt

Another Line  'Updated' Skinny Patent BeltOooh: cute patent belt from Another Line. I like the covered buckle, and the range of sizes and colors is impressive — Nordstrom has it in 17 colors, in sizes from XS-3X, all for $28. Another Line ‘Updated’ Skinny Patent Belt

P.S. D’oh, and I somehow missed this earlier: Neiman Marcus is offering 40% off a ton of Cole Haan bags and shoes — the sale ends tonight.

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Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Structured Jersey Jacket

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Donna Karan Collection Structured Jersey JacketDonna Karan has a number of jersey jackets for sale right now that look like they have strong seams to give structure (or at least the appearance of structure) to a fairly casual material (jersey), as well as interesting details like the folds and tucks. This particular jersey jacket is my current favorite. I’d probably primarily wear it open on top of colorful sheath dresses, perhaps with a long necklace to better frame that low V. The jacket is $1295 at Nordstrom. Donna Karan Collection Structured Jersey Jacket

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