Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This looks like a great basic dress for work. I like the wide neckline, the substantial structure to the dress, and the hidden back zip, as well as the fact that it comes in three size ranges: regular (2-20), petite (2P-16P), … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Flounced-Sleeve Ponte Sheath Dress
Archives for February 2017
Suit of the Week: Tahari
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. I mostly … Read More about Suit of the Week: Tahari
Jewelry for the Office: Fashion or Fine?
Jewelry for the office: fashion or fine? Is fashion jewelry or fine jewelry more appropriate for the workplace — or is it a know your office situation? Is there such a thing as everyday fine jewelry, other than an engagement ring? Does price and taste enter into it? (Bonus question for the bottom of the … Read More about Jewelry for the Office: Fashion or Fine?
Workwear Hall of Fame Cashmere Faux-Wrap Sweater
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The cashmere sales have begun (including this old favorite gray cardigan), which is great if you’re a fan of cashmere sweaters for work (for when it’s actually cold outside, not this unseasonably warm weather we’re having!). Neiman Marcus has had some reader-favorite cashmere styles … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame Cashmere Faux-Wrap Sweater
Coffee Break: Clarison Shoes
I was intrigued to get a press release from new company Clarison, where they have a ton of shoes, bags, and gloves in matching pastel colors — very Jackie O. Just looking at the homepage made me feel more ladylike! Some of their shoes are on sale — these gray ones with a 1.25″ heel … Read More about Coffee Break: Clarison Shoes
What Are Your Favorite TV Shows for Work Fashion?
What are your favorite TV shows for work fashion, ladies? Are there any fictional characters who repeatedly have the perfect look for work? I’m starting to think about another series of posts that looks at the best-dressed fictional TV women and ponders how to steal their look. Probably not their exact look down to the … Read More about What Are Your Favorite TV Shows for Work Fashion?
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Lois Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I spied this pretty green flare dress from Hobbs a few weeks ago while doing one of our Hunt roundups, and even though I doubt it would work on my curvy body type (self-belted looks never do), I still think … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Lois Dress
Deal Alert: Big Presidents’ Day Sales at Uniqlo!
We did our major roundup of Presidents’ Day sales (with shoutouts to the Nordstrom winter sale and other noteworthy sales like Bergdorf’s, Neiman Marcus, and Last Call), but the deals at Uniqlo are too good not to note. Only lucky colors are available, in Uniqlo’s usual size range (they generally run small), but some crazy deals to … Read More about Deal Alert: Big Presidents’ Day Sales at Uniqlo!
The Presidents’ Day Sales to Know About for Workwear
Happy Presidents’ Day Weekend, ladies! Of course the Nordstrom Winter sale is the big sale going on right now, but what else is notable among the many stores having sales this weekend? I started rounding these up today and got a bit carried away — there are some great sales going on. The seven sales that I would … Read More about The Presidents’ Day Sales to Know About for Workwear
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Club’ Wool Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This Rag & Bone blazer is very highly rated at Nordstrom. A number of reviewers are using the word “cozy” to describe it, which is not something I would normally think of for a wool blazer, but rather, itchy and stiff. This one is … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: ‘Club’ Wool Blazer
Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Sale
2018 Update: Check out our latest guide to what to buy at the Nordstrom Winter Sale in 2018! The below content is about the 2017 Nordstrom Winter Sale. The Nordstrom Winter sale is on! As promised earlier, I thought I’d poke through the sale to pick out some fo the best workwear in the big winter … Read More about Deal Alert: The Nordstrom Winter Sale
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m curious to hear from you guys — are you looking for a denim jacket for spring for weekends? Or is it one of those trends that you just won’t repeat if you had something similar in the late ’80s or early ’90s? This one is very highly rated — … Read More about Weekend Open Thread