I always try to keep an eye out for belts with dresses (a great look, as we learned by studying Selina’s style in Veep!) because it can be really tough to find affordable belts that look good without a belt loop to tuck the end of the belt into. This $40 option from Nordstrom looks … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Lasso Western’ Skinny Belt
How to Wear Belts with Work Outfits
The Hunt: Stylish Women’s Belts for Work
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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 … Read More about The Hunt: Stylish Women’s Belts for Work
How to Wear Belts with Skirts
What are some good guidelines for choosing belts to wear with skirts to work? Reader S wonders… I’d love it if you could do a round up or a how to wear belts with skirts. I love the look of belts with skirts and I’m not really sure how to pick which width to go with or to coordinate colors. … Read More about How to Wear Belts with Skirts
The Hunt: Simple Black Belts
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 … Read More about The Hunt: Simple Black Belts
Should Women Wear Belts with Work Pants?
Reader R wonders about belts — specifically, whether women should wear belts with work pants. Here’s her question: Can you do a post on belts? Specifically belts to be worn through belt loops on pants (not the over the shirt/dress accessory type). I realized this morning that I have not bought a belt in years … Read More about Should Women Wear Belts with Work Pants?
Coffee Break: Buffalo Thin Belt
We love a good deal on a basic, like this lovely leather belt from Brooks Brothers. (Incidentally, there seem to be a lot of great deals to be had on shoes and accessories at BB right now.) This belt was $128, now $38 (size M only). Buffalo Thin Belt
Coffee Break: Melamed Purple Belt
We’re loving this purple belt from Melamed today. We particularly like the deep, eggplant color. We might try it worn over a heather gray cardigan, perhaps with a navy pencil skirt. Available in sizes S and M at Bluefly.com for $87 (was $175). Melamed purple patent leather ‘Demi’ belt (L-0)