2018 Update: We still think this was a great discussion on dating at work, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on love, including dating advice for career-driven women. Ladies, what are your thoughts on dating at work? Have you ever dated a coworker? What do you think are the rules for dating officemates? With Valentine’s Day … Read More about Dating at Work: Stories and Lessons from Working Women
Archives for February 2016
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pleat Peplum Sweater
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There was a time when I considered peplums to be a new, exciting trend. Then there was a time when I was sick to death of the peplum and wanted it to die, die, die. At this point, though, I’m … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pleat Peplum Sweater
Suit of the Week: Karmine
I am not a huge fan of the sleeveless vest for work — I think it’s way too hard to make one look good with a sleeved layer beneath it, and sleeveless isn’t acceptable for many conservative workplaces (know your office!). So I chose to feature this suit with a caveat: it also comes with a … Read More about Suit of the Week: Karmine
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Orizzonte’ Ponte Knit Faux Wrap Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: what a fun little dress from Classiques Entier. It reminds me a bit of that Anthropologie dress that everyone said was crazy flattering (possibly by Bailey 44?) — but I like that this one is longer, and I always love … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Orizzonte’ Ponte Knit Faux Wrap Dress
Coffee Break: Merona Tote
Reader L wrote in to recommend this bag, noting: “I found this awesome work bag at Target… which looks just like the Rebecca Minkoff Medium MAB tote you featured a little while back- this one even includes a laptop sleeve. And for only $25 its perfect for anybody looking for a starter work bag or … Read More about Coffee Break: Merona Tote
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Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cross Drape Jersey Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow: I love this kind of blazer. It’s interesting, flattering, beautiful — but still muted and professional. Gorgeous. It was $1425 over at Farfetch, but it’s marked to $712 today (lucky sizes only, alas). Donna Karan Cross Drape Jersey Blazer Here’s … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cross Drape Jersey Blazer
Coffee Break: Orianne Pump
Naturalizer has had the Orianne pump around for a while now, and it’s normally a pretty great deal at $99 or so — but right now on the Naturalizer website, this fun houndstooth version is down to $28. Lovely! (Amazon also has a few sizes and colors as low as $35; if you want to … Read More about Coffee Break: Orianne Pump
Etiquette Flash: Should you invite your colleagues to your wedding?
Today’s reader mail has to do with whether she should invite colleagues to her wedding… Long story short, I just got engaged to another attorney at my mid-sized firm. We are both junior associates and we met as summer associates in 2007. Obviously, there are associates that we socialize with that we’d like to invite … Read More about Etiquette Flash: Should you invite your colleagues to your wedding?
The Hunt: Stylish Cashmere Sweaters for Work
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: Stylish Cashmere Sweaters for Work
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Suede Anasta Peplum Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! If you’re looking for elevated basics to splurge on, The Row is hard to beat — their attention to quality, fit, and simplicity is amazing. I love how this chic black suede blazer can work with anything, from … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Suede Anasta Peplum Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Ladies, we haven’t talked about winter hats in far too long — which are your favorites? I feel like I am perpetually on the hunt for a good one. Last year (or two years ago) I found a pretty knit hat at Old Navy that was lined with … Read More about Weekend Open Thread