Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This stretch wool dress from Brooks Brothers’ Red Fleece collection looks like a great basic. I always like a notched or split neckline, and although both the navy and black are shown with the belt, note that it’s removable, in … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
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Updated: Oct 30, 2018 8 Comments · by Kat
Cocktail Break: Islay Whiskey Set
Yes…. I’m running a bit late today. So instead of a Coffee Break let’s have a cocktail break (or, hey, a discussion about cocktails in the office, at least) — does anyone subscribe to the “office bar cart” that was so popular in, say, Mad Men-era offices? I’ve known women who keep a bottle of … Read More about Cocktail Break: Islay Whiskey Set
Updated: Jan 6, 2022 30 Comments · by Kat
Comfortable Workwear for Late Nights
Reader A wrote in with a great question that we haven’t talked about in a few years: What is the most comfortable workwear for late nights at the office? Here’s her question: I’m starting my first biglaw job at a business formal law firm in NYC and would love to see a post about “comfortable” … Read More about Comfortable Workwear for Late Nights
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How to Recover From a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Workweek
Got it. Apologies to my assistants and anyone else I offended. So: I’m having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad workweek. I was so late with Tuesday’s Coffee Break it was a Cocktail Break. My assistant accidentally posted a very rough draft of our forthcoming Outfit Challenge yesterday while I was busy, and the … Read More about How to Recover From a Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Workweek
Updated: Oct 30, 2018 95 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break: Marieta Flats
I originally flagged these flats to feature because they have an embroidered version (in addition to a navy and black suede) — and embroidery details are very trendy right now! Still, I think I like the suede versions the best. I noticed a lot of comments on the work outfit challenges thread regarding what to … Read More about Coffee Break: Marieta Flats
Updated: Oct 30, 2018 320 Comments · by Kat
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Luxe Wool Cashmere Flannel Cap-Sleeve Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love this green sleeved dress from Talbots — the cap sleeves, the V-neckline, the darts and set-in waist — fabulous! I only wish it came in navy or black. It’s $299, available in regular and petite sizes 4-20, but take … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Luxe Wool Cashmere Flannel Cap-Sleeve Dress