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: Waterproof, Weatherproof Shoes for Work
Archives for 2016
Cheap Suits: How Low Can You Go?
Readers, what differences do you see in different price ranges for suits? How much does YOUR average suit cost (both in terms of sticker price and in terms of what you’ll actually pay, after any discounts)?
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Knit Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There’s a lot to like about this dress. It has pockets, great tailoring, an unusual square neck, a work-appropriate length, and no crazy zipper in the back. (Unfortunately, it’s dry clean only.) The dress is available in regular (2-10) and petites (2-12) and … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Knit Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag
This cute lunch bag is easy to clean and has adjustable shoulder straps and a small handle at the top. Of course, I love the colors, considering they’re the blog colors, but I also like how this bag is sort of feminine but also sort of masculine at the same time. If you’re looking for … Read More about Coffee Break: Navy Blue with Pink Stripes Lunch Bag
Open Thread: Who Are Your Celebrity Crushes?
So here’s a random, fun question for today: who are your celebrity crushes; who do you admire? Who’s your Internet boyfriend or girlfriend — who’s your spirit animal — who’s your hypothetical best friend? (On the flip side, are there any celebrities you absolutely can’t stand? I have three actors who I will almost never … Read More about Open Thread: Who Are Your Celebrity Crushes?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Simone’ Slim Ankle Pants
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. These Rag & Bone ankle pants aren’t the best choice for a conservative office, but for a casual office or a really casual day at a conservative office, they’d work well. The most notable thing about these is the reviews … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Simone’ Slim Ankle Pants
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you have some holiday office parties coming up, you may be on the hunt for party shoes — and these Kate Spade ones are not only adorable, but highly rated at both Nordstrom and Zappos. (Nice: Amazon has some lucky sizes and colors for under $100 today.) The … 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 via our RSS feed. Jinnie Lee writes for Racked in defense of the humble Danskos. What do you wear to your office holiday party when you feel like you’ve got nothing … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday: Crimson Floral Jacquard Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is a very well-reviewed dress at Loft. I like how it has a high neckline (like yesterday morning’s dress) as well as sleeves, and it’s in a machine-washable cotton blend. The reviewers really seem to love the fabric of … Read More about Frugal Friday: Crimson Floral Jacquard Dress
Gift Idea for Him: Office Desk Clip (AND: Big Anthropolgie Sale!)
Oooh: Anthropologie’s sale section is an extra 40% off — lots of great options if you want to stock up on gifts for friends, family, or, you know, yourself. This pretty little desk accessory is the perfect pop of color near your monitor, and it’s a useful little one at that — you can hold post-it … Read More about Gift Idea for Him: Office Desk Clip (AND: Big Anthropolgie Sale!)
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Dolman Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I posted this last week in the Nordstrom Thanksgiving Sale roundup, but I’m featuring it again today because all seven colors look really great. I linked to the cobalt blue before, which was a very bright color, but this also comes in much … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Dolman Sleeve Wrap Midi Dress
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. Speaking of … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots