I’ll admit, this coat seems like it might be a bit better for fall rather than spring — but I think you can even wear it now if you want to. Try it with a chambray or other light blue bottom (seriously, if you haven’t tried dark red and light blue together for a work … Read More about Coffee Break: Long Cotton Coat
There’s a lot of talk about the best morning routines for succesful people, so let’s discuss — what do you do to set your day up for success?
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: a reader mentioned this store a few weeks ago, and I’m now drooling over much of what they sell, including this top (pictured), as well as this top, this top, this top, this top, and this top. Everything is … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Carmen Top
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 for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. All right … Read More about Suit of the Week: Express
For today’s post in our (very occasional) Home series, let’s talk about the best cookware and kitchen appliances. What is your favorite cookware to use? Is there any particular pan or kitchen device that you find you absolutely must have? Psst: Good job, ladies — after we last discussed the best sheets and the best towels, I’m … Read More about The Best Cookware and Kitchen Appliances
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! I love the graphic pattern on this navy and white fit & flare dress — it feels fresh and springlike without feeling too twee. The wide neckline is flattering, as are the cap sleeves. If I didn’t have a … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Blur Print Belted Fit and Flare Dress
These pointy-toed graphic flats from French Sole look amazing — I love all the colors they’re offered in, but particularly the black/white (pictured) and the pink/gold. The designs make them fun and interesting, while the shape makes them sleek and chic. Nice. They’re $180 at Zappos, available in sizes 6-11. French Sole Quiver (L-all)
How should you respond when a coworker takes credit for your work? Reader N writes in with this great question: Surprised I can’t find this in the archives: How do you deal with a colleague (usually male) stealing your ideas, passing them off as his own in meetings with clients and/or repeating what you’ve said … Read More about What to Do if a Colleague Takes Credit for Your Work
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: there are some really lovely sales going on Boss dresses at Nordstrom, including this simple, sophisticated, gray wool sheath dress. ACTUALLY: whoa, hold the phone, this is part of a matching suit and the whole thing has tons of … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: ‘Dyressa’ Stretch Wool Blend Sheath Dress
If you haven’t tried a shrug cardigan over your sheath dresses, this $34 one from Eliza J looks like a great starter cardigan. The shrug/bolero/cropped cardigan is better in many ways because it’s lighter and more fitted — a perfect topper over sleeveless dresses if a blazer feels too formal and a regular cardigan feels too … Read More about Coffee Break: Open Front Bolero
How do you find out about professional organizations that could be a good fit for you and your goals? How do you decide which organizations to join, whether for networking in your niche, business development/new clients, or just better opportunities? Ladies, what are your best tips for finding worthwhile professional organizations? Psst: We’ve also looked at volunteering and … Read More about Finding and Joining Professional Organizations
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! We’ve talked summer vs. winter tweed before, and this tweed Kate Spade jacket definitely strikes me as a great lighter tweed: it’s unlined, mostly cotton (42%), and is such a pretty spring blue. I’ve also said it before but … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Broome Street Tweed Jacket
