What are your best tips on how to wear ultrafine turtlenecks? Today’s reader mail comes from reader E, who asks how one dresses up an ultrafine turtleneck… The thought of wearing turtlenecks hasn’t crossed my mind since I was in high school, but then I saw the ultrafine turtlenecks being sold at Gap. I was … Read More about How to Wear Ultrafine Turtlenecks to Work
Archives for November 2009
Thursday’s TPS Report: Semantiks Stretch Wool Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today, we’re liking this paneled wool skirt from Nordstrom’s. We like the knee-grazing length of it, as well as the flattering A-line shape — it’s a perfect basic for the winter. It’s $78 at Nordstrom’s, available in sizes 2 through … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Semantiks Stretch Wool Skirt
Suit of the Week
For 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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Today we’re liking this … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Circle-print wrap dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic has a number of good specimens of that elusive beast, the long-sleeved dress. We like the sedate circle print on this, the knee-length skirt, and the flattering ruched waist. Obviously, a camisole will be a must (we’d suggest … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Circle-print wrap dress
How to Keep Your Pants from Dragging on the Ground
The problem is that for my pants to look good with heels, they are too long to wear with the comfy flats/cute sneakers I wear for the commute and drag on the dirty streets.
Tuesday’s TPS Report: K Karl Lagerfeld Wool-Blend Tailored Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Outnet has some lovely blazers at great prices right now. We’re liking this K Karl Lagerfeld wool-blend tailored blazer — the details on the lapels, the structure of the jacket, and yes, even the slightly shiny finish. Although we’re … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: K Karl Lagerfeld Wool-Blend Tailored Blazer
Open Thread: Working while you’re sick
How should you work when you’re sick? Let’s discuss.
Nominate us for a 2009 Weblog Award!
We’d love it if you would nominate us for a 2009 Weblog award — voting ends on November 20th (for nominations). We’re up for the following categories: – Best Large Blog (?! Trust us, that’s a surprise to us too) – Best Fashion Blog – Best Law Blog – Best Business Blog
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jimmy Choo Point-Toe
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We haven’t featured a designer shoe for a while here, and this Choo is definitely splurge-worthy. We like that the cutouts give it interest and, let’s face it, a bit of sex appeal, while also raising the vamp and making … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jimmy Choo Point-Toe
Weekend Open Thread
ots on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: We are Loving the beautiful “drop caps” at, well, the DailyDropCap.
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Tahari Kimmy
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader M writes in to recommend this lovely purple suede shoe. We like, we like! The Mary Jane buckle is slim enough to be flattering, and the tone-on-tone detailing of the shoe isn’t too TOO, as we’ve heard you commenters … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Tahari Kimmy
Thursday’s TPS Report: G. Cooper Charcoal Pinstripe Wool Suiting Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We have just discovered this site, Shabby Apple (through a mention in Marie Claire, we think) but are very impressed with the dresses, particularly for the price, and in the huge variety of sizes. (It’s been a while since we … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: G. Cooper Charcoal Pinstripe Wool Suiting Dress