Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. As we’ve mentioned, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now open to the public, and there are still a ton of great things, including this lovely jacket from Vince Camuto. The regular-size version has matching ankle pants, unlike the plus-size version pictured, but … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Herringbone Jacquard Open Front Jacket
Archives for July 2017
Coffee Break: Funnel Neck Wool Blend Coat
The below content is about the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. No one wants to think about wool coats in July, but there are some great coats in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year. This is one of my favorites — I like the sort of floppy collar, the military influence with the buttons, and the huge … Read More about Coffee Break: Funnel Neck Wool Blend Coat
Workwear Hall of Fame: Jodee Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Black Halo has been a favorite for years, and this dress in “cadmium” is so unusual but so lovely. I like the seaming and the sleeves, and it also has a hidden back zip. It’s such a happy, bright, yellowy-orange … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Jodee Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Fabric Steamer
I recently saw a little fabric steamer somewhere — I think it was at Bed Bath & Beyond — and I was going to link to it, but this is the one everyone seems to recommend. So if you’re a steamer devotee, this one from PurSteam would be good to keep at the office or … Read More about Coffee Break: Fabric Steamer
How to Look Great for Work Every Day
Readers, what are your best tips for how to to look great for work every day? What do you think is the key to being consistently polished and put together? I was talking about this with someone recently and some of my top tips would be these six below — but I’d love to hear … Read More about How to Look Great for Work Every Day
Deal Alert: Tahari Warehouse Sale
I had no idea that there is a Tahari Warehouse sale happening now– let alone that it was online! You can save up to 80% off until the sale ends tomorrow, July 25. There are regular, petite, and plus sizes — and lots of lucky sizes only. Tops start at $15, skirts and pants at … Read More about Deal Alert: Tahari Warehouse Sale
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Zillow Sleeveless Pleated Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I usually think of Roland Mouret as doing dresses in an amazing, sort of vintage vibe, but this pleated top is also stunning, I love the folded, origami feel to it — and it’s somehow stiff while also being fitted. … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Zillow Sleeveless Pleated Top
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017: Picks for Work
The below content is about the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Dum dum dum… we present Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017: Picks for Work! Updated 8/3 to reflect restocked inventory! Anything that only has a few sizes left has been marked with an asterisk — if you like it, you may want to move fast! I’ll be honest: … Read More about Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2017: Picks for Work
Weekend Open Thread
The below content is about the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Kate Spade has little colorful stud earrings that have been hugely popular for a long time now, and since I hate studs I’ve never pulled the trigger. I love that now they’ve got little drop earrings made with … 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. The Strategist presents a celebrity makeup artist’s recommendations for beauty products for a heat wave, such as Tatcha’s Aburatorigami Japanese Blotting Papers, pictured here. Racked considers who gets to … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Waist-Cincher Blouse
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m curious to see what readers think of this, because I’ve been seeing a lot of tops like this one. The pictured blouse is from H&M, but I’ve seen them at Nordstrom and elsewhere. I like the the obi wrap … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Waist-Cincher Blouse
Coffee Break: Elvan Leather Tote
The below content is about the 2017 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is chugging along, and there are still a lot of great things left, including this really lovely, sort of boxy tote from Vince Camuto. It comes in black and gray, and it has a padded laptop compartment. I love the detail of … Read More about Coffee Break: Elvan Leather Tote