Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. A shrunken sweater blazer can be difficult to find these days, so I was psyched to see that L.K. Bennett has some lovely ones right now in a thick knit. The burgundy has sold out, but there’s still black (pictured) … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: York Knitted Cardigan
Archives for March 2016
Coffee Break: Multi Row Fabric Collar Necklace
Don’t underestimate the power of a black necklace — it can be great for anchoring a look with many different colors, or muting a wilder look (like a bright blue dress, for example). This simple fabric version from Topshop is $22, which is a great price point to experiment with it in your wardrobe. Topshop Multi … Read More about Coffee Break: Multi Row Fabric Collar Necklace
The Hunt: Beige Pumps
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: Beige Pumps
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Graphic Print Shawl Collar Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This graphic print blazer strikes me as a fun option for a casual day, or a creative office. Let’s throw the bikini top out the window and, I think, go with your basic white or black unless you happen to … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Graphic Print Shawl Collar Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Soooooo: here’s a confession. I’m kind of drooling over this crisp, clean, off-the-shoulder top from Free People… despite the fact that it reminds me so, so much of an outfit I would have loved in the early ’90s. (Who else can totally see Drew Barrymore in a … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Real Simple suggests reasonably priced jeans for six body types, and Marie Claire recommends some more flattering/camouflaging options. The “Old Lady Lawyer” column at Above the Law is … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Button Up Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I haven’t placed my order yet, but there are a bunch of promising pieces in the Who What Wear collaboration with Target — and I love that they come in regular sizes and plus sizes. This 100% polyester, machine washable … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Button Up Blouse
Deal Alert: The ShopBop BigEvent Sale
2018 Update: Looking for our picks from the Shopbop Sale of 2018? Check them out right here. I thought I’d take a quick swing through the ShopBop sale to see what’s good, and there’s a lot to like. Like I’ve mentioned before: this twice-yearly event is when Amazon’s sister site offers up to 25% off almost everything on site, … Read More about Deal Alert: The ShopBop BigEvent Sale
Coffee Break: Taylor Headphones
I got a pair of Frends headphones with BaubleBar credits a while ago, and am surprised by how much I really like them. The sound quality is good, although I’m not terribly picky about that, and in addition to the stylishness and sheer prettiness of the headphones, one of my favorite features is the cord. This … Read More about Coffee Break: Taylor Headphones
How to Delegate: How to Start Delegating Work To Your Assistant
Ladies: let’s talk about the art of delegating work to your secretary, assistant, or another third party.
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cassidy Bootcut Pants
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are some major sales going on over at The Limited, particularly if you like their pants. Disturbingly, they’re all final sale (I hope they’re not getting rid of their line of basic suiting!), but they all look great as separates, … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cassidy Bootcut Pants
Suit of the Week: Halogen
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. “Toppers,” these … Read More about Suit of the Week: Halogen