If you’re slim with a small frame, but too tall for petite sizes, where do you shop?
The Hunt: Stylish Petite Suits for Women
We haven’t updated our hunt for stylish petite suits for women in a while — so here’s the lay of the land in 2023.
Work Fashion Tips for Petite Women
It’s on my to-do list today to update a lot of our older posts with advice for where to buy petite-friendly clothes for work, and I thought I’d ask the readers: what are your best work fashion tips for petite women? Do you think certain styles work better than other — or is it all … Read More about Work Fashion Tips for Petite Women
Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
If you’re petite and your office desk is too tall for you — enough that it’s causing you pain while you work — how much is your employer required to do to make your desk/chair setup more ergonomic? What if you work at a nonprofit? Reader A asks… I wonder if you could address what my work place is required to do … Read More about Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
The Best Workwear for Petites
2021 Update: We still stand by this roundup of the best workwear for petites, but you may also want to check out our latest discussion on where to find stylish petite suits for women, as well as our best work fashion tips for petite women. We have a super old post about the best suits … Read More about The Best Workwear for Petites
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Long Sleeve Colorblocked Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I keep coming back to this Alfani sweater at Macy’s — the yellow/lime looks fun and vibrant, and I think it would be a good match for anything from trousers, to dresses, to skinnier pants, to even jeans on the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Long Sleeve Colorblocked Cardigan
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Odette Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I’m liking this knit dress from Target’s Merona Collection — a straight skirt, a flattering V-neck, and a “tumble dry low” care instruction? Sign me up. I’d wear it with a navy blazer for the office. The dress … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Odette Knit Dress
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight wool navy textured sheath dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this navy dress from Banana Republic — it’s simple, classic, and likely to be flattering — we even like how the sleeves are actual sleeves and not cap sleeves. Lovely. It’s $150 at Banana Republic in regulars, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight wool navy textured sheath dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Yoke-neck knit sheath
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader J wrote in to recommend this dress from Talbots, noting “I like the little sleeves, which you’ve turned me on to; the just-above-the-knee length; and the flattering but comfortable fit. Women with great abs would probably find it loose in … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Yoke-neck knit sheath
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: City Stretch Lightweight Flare Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. New York & Co. is having some crazy sales right now — prices up to 70% off, plus take an extra 15% off with promo code 2400 — lots of pieces come below $10. For today’s TPS, we like this … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: City Stretch Lightweight Flare Pants
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pleat-neck 3/4 sleeve top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Great, simple top from Banana Republic with lovely pleats at the neckline and a flattering empire waist. We like the idea of wearing it under a cardigan, hopefully with a similar neckline, for a layered look. It’s $32, and is … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pleat-neck 3/4 sleeve top
Bargain Wednesday’s TPS Report: Old Navy’s Satin-Trim Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! (More importantly, happy long weekend). For today’s TPS, we were actually torn between two items — this lovely sweater and this off-season but simple shift dress. We ultimately decided that the sweater is what we really like … Read More about Bargain Wednesday’s TPS Report: Old Navy’s Satin-Trim Cardigan