If you wear girly clothes, will you be seen as less of a professional? Reader A wonders… I recently parted ways with a company where I was being micromanaged, like my boss didn’t trust me to do anything without his help and supervision. He never said why, but he kept treating me like some incompetent … Read More about When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
Coffee Break – Fei Embellished Patent-Leather Slingbacks
It really feels like polka dots are everywhere this season! I love these splurge-worthy studded slingbacks in black and burgundy. The burgundy stripe reminds me of spectator pumps, and I can see these shoes livening up so many outfits. They’re (gulp) $725 at Net-a-Porter. Jason Wu Fei embellished patent-leather slingbacks (L-2)
Coffee Break – Posh Dots Rain Boot
It’s been a while since we talked about whether rainboots are acceptable for the office commute — but for those of you who can’t imagine a rainy day without your boots, I present this fun polka-dotted rain boots by Chooka. They’re available in berry (pictured), lime, brown, navy, and yellow at Amazon for $29.99-$67.15 — … Read More about Coffee Break – Posh Dots Rain Boot
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lands’ End Canvas has some great deals on blouses right now. I like this little polka-dotted number — the three-quarter sleeves and “mockneck” give it a fresh look. I’d wear it with a gray pencil skirt, perhaps accented with a … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Silk Blouse
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. I love end-of-season sales, so I was thrilled to find this delicate, Swiss-dot blouse from Nanette Lepore ($149, Nanette Lepore Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse) on the Bergdorf’s sale site. For the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Big Boss Polka Dot Blouse
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Printed Dot Jersey Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. 6pm is having “Designer Day” and there are a ton of great deals to be had, including lots of clothing and accessories from brands like from BCBG MaxAzria, Cole Haan, Calvin Klein, Ella Moss, Frye, L.A.M.B., Three Dots, Trina Turk, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Printed Dot Jersey Sheath Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Theory ‘Tyrnina’ Dot Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Looooove this top for work. It’s smart and chic, but feminine. The back zip means there are no gaping buttons on this blouse, and the high neckline is always appropriate for work. It’s a sheer silk with a touch of … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Theory ‘Tyrnina’ Dot Top
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Myra Skirt – Black Polka Dot
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Merona has a new collection available (the “Retro Resort” collection), but the clothes don’t look resort-like — instead, they look like simple classics, perhaps with a preppy edge. I love this black and white polka dot skirt, but there are … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Myra Skirt – Black Polka Dot
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Emporio Armani Knee Length Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. You’ll have to forgive us for posting polka dots twice in one week, but we couldn’t pass up this skirt. We love the cut of it — particularly the intriguing diamond seaming in the front — as well as the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Emporio Armani Knee Length Skirt
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Michael Kors Silk-blend draped dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this gorgeous draped dress from Michael Kors. We love the way it blouses over the tied waist, the way it drapes in a ladylike way in the back, and the way you could throw a navy blazer … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Michael Kors Silk-blend draped dress