It always mystifies me why Kate Spade no longer seems to make the Halle wedge — there was a big New York Times article about how it was such a comfortable shoe that women in DC were doing bulk orders in election season to prepare for door-to-door campaigning. I would think that shoe would become … Read More about Coffee Break: Marli Too Wedge
Archives for April 2013
How to Indicate a Sabbatical on Your Resume
How do you indicate a sabbatical or other gap on your resume, whether to smell flowers, travel, write, or more? Reader M wrote in, wondering: So: any recommendations for indicating a sabbatical/career break on the resume? I am taking this time to volunteer (and travel some, but will emphasize volunteering) and I am proud of … Read More about How to Indicate a Sabbatical on Your Resume
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Lolli Plain Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love the vintage vibe for this blue jacket from Reiss. The puffed shoulders, the collarless, clean look, the darting (particularly the back of the jacket), even the color and fabric — everything looks like something Rosalind Russell or one of … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Lolli Plain Jacket
Coffee Break: Exotic belt
I like the simple look of this “exotic” belt from Banana Republic — although one should note that it’s polyurethane, not any animal skin. (Although hey, polyurethane is kind of exotic, right?) It comes in a variety of fun colors: green (pictured), coral, yellow, and mint, as well as camel and black. It’s $39.50 and … Read More about Coffee Break: Exotic belt
The Hunt: Simple Sheath Dresses
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Simple Sheath Dresses
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Polly Lace Peplum Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I fully expect at least half of y’all to call me crazy, but: I really like this lace peplum jacket. And yes, I like it for the office. Even though I’m still iffy on lace at the office, I think … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Polly Lace Peplum Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. As warmer weather slowly arrives, I’ve kind of been in a maxi dress mood. I’m loving some of the striped ones I’m seeing, like this fun one by Puella (available in grey, navy, and mint, in regular and petites) — colors, the stripes, the different pattern, the … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Tina Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hmmn. Slim pickings for recommendation-worthy stuff under $50 this week. The Pendleton sale continues (with new markdowns, too), and even though I just posted about it last Friday, I’m really liking this silk georgette blouse — I think that collar … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Tina Silk Blouse
Coffee Break: Large Floral Check Silk Scarf
I’m really liking Erdem’s prints right now — something about the colors in this scarf look so young and fresh as styled here, but when you look at the overall pattern on the scarf it seems more like a classic, almost dowdy pattern. It’s the kind of accessory that I could see growing with you … Read More about Coffee Break: Large Floral Check Silk Scarf
What to Wear with a Black Dress
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to wear with a black dress, but you may want to check out our most recent discussion on how to wear a black dress with a non-matching blazer. What do you wear with a black dress? Reader L has what might seem like a silly … Read More about What to Wear with a Black Dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Contrast Trim Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thursday! I like this sporty little sheath dress — the blue (mais oui), the white, the, you know, black. It’s got a nice ladylike hem length (39.5″) and a modest neckline; I think it would be a great addition … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Contrast Trim Sheath Dress