Brooks Brothers

Snakeskin Leather Heel PumpsWow: love, love, love the snakeskin heel on these brown suede pumps. (Note that they’re also available in a gray suede.) The snakeskin adds a little texture and pizzazz to an otherwise boring look, and it’s the perfect way for even the most conservative dressers to dip their toes in the waters of wearing animal prints to the office. The heels were $198, but are now on sale for $79.20. Snakeskin Leather Heel Pumps

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Super 130s Vintage Pleated DressI normally find Black Fleece clothes a bit too avant garde for the office, but I really love the look of this pleated wool dress. I love the tiny pleats on the top, the larger pleats on the skirt, and the waist detailing intrigues me — it half reminds me of a high-waisted skirt, and half reminds me of a crop top (which, I fear, is a look that is coming back). Either way, it’s completely appropriate to wear to the office, and it looks vintage and new at the same time. Lovely. It’s $450 at Brooks Brothers. Super 130s Vintage Pleated Dress


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Silk Cashmere Cable CardiganSilk cashmere — two of my favorite words when describing sweaters. Silk cashmere blends tend to be extremely soft and non-itchy, and I’ve found that they hold their shape far better than simple cotton cardigans (but they are warmer; something to note during, say, a heatwave). Love this cable cardigan from Brooks Brothers — it’s about as classic as you get, and it’s still available in navy and beige, as well as purple, blue, green, and pink (all pastels). Was $118, now marked to $47.20 during the BB clearance sale. Silk Cashmere Cable Cardigan


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Cotton Pique Four-Button JacketFor 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.

The Brooks Brothers clearance is on and there are some great suiting separates in the mix. For the Suit of the Week, I’m liking this navy cotton pique jacket and pencil skirt. First, I really like cotton pique as a summer fabric — lightweight, breathable, but far sturdier than linen. Second, this just looks like a great summer basic — love the collarless, high neckline (although I’d probably wear the whole jacket open), as well as the classic lines of the skirt. The jacket (Cotton Pique Four-Button Jacket) is originally $248, and the skirt (Cotton Pique Skirt) is originally $148.  Now, the BB sale is a bit weird — if you buy one piece the price is 40% off the marked price, but if you “buy 3″ then the markdown goes up to 50% off.  My first understanding was that this was a volume discount (buy 3 of the cotton pique skirts, and then get 50% off), which may make sense for men but not so much for women.  However, after some experimenting, it looks like if you buy ANY 3 pieces in the sale then you get the 50% off price — so for example, if you were to buy this suit plus, say, this dress (which is now back in stock in most of the darker colors), then you’d pay $262 for all 3 pieces — not bad at all.

Cotton Pique Four-Button Jacket Cotton Pique Skirt

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Puff Sleeve ShirtLove this simple cotton puff-sleeve t-shirt from Brooks Brothers.  It’s perfect: the sleeves are just the right length, the scoop neck is flattering but not too low, and it looks fitted but not skintight.  Love the thick cotton, as well — I’m not a fan of the super thin tees that a lot of places sell.  This one is $49.50 at Brooks Brothers (available in black, white, light blue, and light pink). Puff Sleeve Shirt

(Incidentally, note that Brooks Brothers has a sale today on its button-front shirts for men and women: 2 shirts for $109.  Not bad!)

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Brooks Brothers Cotton Stretch DressOooh: fabulous basic dress from Brooks Brothers, and it seems to be selling out fast in the different colors. Love the boatneck and those little gathers at the waist — it’s the perfect dress to wear for the office under a blazer or by itself, or even with an elegant wrap for an evening out. It’s available in peyote (pictured), as well as a navy, a light blue, and a white; it’s also available in petites. The dress is $128 at Brooks Brothers. Cotton Stretch Dress


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