Reader L has an excellent question about references when you haven’t been working long… I’ve been at my current job for three years come March. It is my first job post-college, aside from a six-month internship. I am looking to leave. While the actual place of employment and coworkers are fine, I don’t enjoy what … Read More about References — Who To Ask When You’ve Only Had One Job
Archives for January 2011
Coffee Break: Tre Vero Pleated Snake-Textured Belt
Call me crazy, but I’m really liking this leather belt from Dillard’s– the twisted buckle looks interesting but subdued, and a snake texture is always good for the office. Was $59, now $29.50 at Dillards in brown and black. Tre Vero Pleated Snake-Textured Belt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Fatima Top in Ropes
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A recommends this lovely silk blouse by Diane von Furstenberg, noting that “this top is great for work/with jeans. It’s a non-wrap DvF top in silk jersey. Tends to gape a bit on my curvy self even though I sized up … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Fatima Top in Ropes
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted cotton cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! I’m liking the cheerful colors of this belted cotton cardigan from Matthew Williamson. Because the colors aren’t exactly conservative, the rest of the outfit has to be — so I’d wear it with gray trousers or a pencil … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted cotton cardigan
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. This style of boot used to be one of my favorites to wear with jeans on the weekends. In fact, I had *three pairs* of really nice boots like this — two from Cole Haan (black and brown), and one black from Frye — and none of … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: T Tahari ‘Mia’ Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I like the look of this silk shell from T Tahari — the rosettes and other decorations at the neck are interesting but not too much, and the floral pattern is beautiful. I’d wear it with trousers and … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: T Tahari ‘Mia’ Blouse
Navigating a New York Winter with Style and Grace
A visitor to New York City wonders for tips on navigating a New York winter — with style and grace.
Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4-sleeve faux-wrap dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I have heard many readers sing the praises of this wrap dress — enough so that I recently bought one for myself in black. And it’s great — it’s easy to get the wrinkles out, comfortable to wear and to … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4-sleeve faux-wrap dress
Suit of the Week: Hugo Boss
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. Hugo Boss has a … Read More about Suit of the Week: Hugo Boss
Tales from the Wallet: Setting (and Sticking to) a Budget
Readers got into this discussion a bit in the comments to Monday’s resolution post, but I thought I’d continue the discussion here, because I think it’s a worthwhile one. So let’s talk about setting and sticking to a budget… First, I would say that not everyone needs a budget. Your goal should be to spend … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Setting (and Sticking to) a Budget
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Celia Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! Today I’m really liking this bright, happy cardigan from Trina Turk. I think it would work over a sheath dress, or with simple trousers. Was $228, now $129 at Nordstrom. Trina Turk ‘Celia’ Cardigan Seen a great piece … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Celia Cardigan