Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week, we welcome guest poster Becki Singer of Shopping’s My Cardio.
I hope my darling hostess won’t hate me for it, but I went the tiniest bit over budget on this pick. Forgive me? Absolutely every closet needs a perfect silk blouse – polyester substitutes don’t come close to the fit, drape and flow of the real thing. This version from Madewell is one of the most affordable I’ve found at $110, and it comes in all of those rich jewel tones you’ll be craving when the weather turns cool. Perfect under a suit during the week, but try layering it under a trim-fitting vest in lieu of a blazer, or beneath a chunky knit sweater paired with a pencil skirt. This is also a gorgeous weekend look with denim. In a perfect world, I’d buy one of each and be set for the season. Silk Bookmark Blouse
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ll call Auntie M – read more about her below. Welcome to Corporette, Auntie M! – Kat
Oooh, I am just loving this pretty — oh, so pretty! — blouse from Matthew Williamson. I generally love beading, and I think the beaded shoulders here add a beautiful weight to this blouse, both literally and figuratively. The beading, along with the buttons on the sleeves, keep the shirt from becoming too flowy. I like the neutral color palette as well, which keeps the design from becoming overwhelming. First, I would absolutely ignore the styling suggestions on this website — no gold-sequined high-waisted shorts for me, thank you! Instead, I would pair it with high-waisted, wide-leg black wool trousers and classic black slim-heel pumps or black patent leather flats. I may also pair it with navy pants or skirt, and/or purple shoes, but I would really want the blouse to be the standout for the day so I would choose other non-distracting accessories to wear. Finally, to be safe and ensure full-coverage, I would also wear a nude-for-me camisole underneath, just in case the blouse magically becomes see-through in natural light. Matthew Williamson Embellished Silk-Georgette Blouse
Guest blogger Auntie M is an attorney who left litigation to work in her family’s legal services business. Sometimes she misses the world of litigation but her nostalgia fades pretty quickly when she is choosing between wearing her peep-toe shoes, capri pants, or skirt-sans-pantyhose in the morning. She believes that one’s handbags should never match one’s shoes (too matchy), that button-down shirts are quite possibly the work of the Devil, and that burgundy/wine is the best neutral color out there today. She is currently on the hunt for the perfect pair of T-strap pumps.
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Reiss is having some killer sales right now, with prices up to 70% off — I love the swirly print on this black and white sillk top. Simple and gorgeous (and, alas, limited sizes only as of this AM). Was $215, now $150 at Reiss. Reiss Heidi PUFF SLEEVE TOP
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Haaaapy Monday! I’m loving this silk crepe dress from Diane von Furstenberg. I like the splitneck (which can be worn open, like a V, or closed, like a keyhole), and the knee length, loose skirt (which can be worn belted or not). The tiered pleats on the bodice seem interesting yet timeless. It comes in light mauve (pictured) and chili, and sells for $425 at Saks, Bloomingdale’s, Bergdorf Goodman, and Net-a-Porter. Kimian Pleated Silk Dress
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
I love the look of this simple tee from linQ — it’s 100% silk, and the chiffon ruching on the shoulders adds interest without overwhelming your outfit. I also like the slight curve to the v-neck. Lovely! It was $88, but is now marked to $53 at Bluefly. (And alas, the gray just sold out, but the black is still available in XS-L…) linQ black jersey ruched chiffon shoulder t-shirt
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
This fine Monday morning, we’re digging this simple shift dress — love the bold colors and abstract geometric pattern; also love the fact that it’s silk and fully lined. We’d pair it with a black blazer for the office, and perhaps a long gold chain. It’s $350 at Anne Klein. Shift Dress
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(P.S. If you’re a lucky size 6, check out this Fitted Top Stitch Dress
dress also from Anne Klein– was $450, now $179. Looks gorgeous!)
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