Dressing professionally — but fashionably — can sometimes be a challenge, especially if you’re just starting out. One of the biggest questions we’ve gotten over the years is this one: if you’re not supposed to wear non-matching suiting pieces together, what ARE you supposed to wear with a black dress? So today we’re rounding up … Read More about How to Wear a Black Dress with a Non-Matching Blazer or Cardigan
Archives for April 2018
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Demitria Admiral Crepe Flare Pants
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like flare pants are coming back in style in a big way, and these Theory pants are winning rave reviews at Bloomingdale’s — in fact, they’re one of their bestsellers. I think they’re a really cool and fun … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Demitria Admiral Crepe Flare Pants
Coffee Break: La Petite Robe Noire Lip & Cheek Tint
I picked this up in Bergdorf’s a few weeks ago while shopping with my friend Auntie M — I was killing time while she was looking at the Guerlain perfumes and was curious because the container looks shockingly bright in person. I put some on my hand and yes, it is SHOCKINGLY bright when you … Read More about Coffee Break: La Petite Robe Noire Lip & Cheek Tint
A Review of Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Curious about Amazon Prime Wardrobe, their new try-before-you-buy shopping option? Kate just tried it, so I asked her to write about her shopping experience for us… – Kat Psst: Regarding online shopping in general, we’ve also talked about how to get your money back on returned online purchases, the best online shopping apps for deals and more, and … Read More about A Review of Amazon Prime Wardrobe
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Scarf Wrap Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the really unusual scarf detail on this gorgeous wrap dress from Dries Van Noten — it adds an interesting, sophisticated, chic element — and I feel like yellow and black is a hard color scheme to do well, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Scarf Wrap Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. This flat by TOMS must have been around for a while now, but I don’t think I’ve ever noticed it before. It’s a bestseller at Zappos, and it has that perfect, casual, “not trying too hard but still stylish and put-together” look. I like the gently pointed … 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 Cut suggested 10 products to buy at Sephora’s Beauty Insider event, which runs from April 20–23. [affiliate link] Racked shared the news that Rodan + Fields may … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This dress from Target’s A New Day line (which replaced Merona) looks really short on the model — but the model is almost 5’10”, so if you’re the average 5’4″, it’s worth a try. It looks like a great dress, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Ponte Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Josie Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump
Readers have been singing the praises of Vionic heels for a long time — for their comfort and so forth — and I think this leopard print shoe looks like a great elevated neutral, let’s say. Sofft has a very similar style, the Belicia, that looks a little more like a very low pump, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Josie Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump
How to Cut the Cord: The Streaming Services And Devices to Consider
Cutting the cord and freeing yourself from that monthly cable bill is becoming more and more popular — people choose to do it not only to save money, but to avoid dealing with cable companies, who have earned their industry the title of most disliked in the country (along with ISPs). Kat recently decided to cut … Read More about How to Cut the Cord: The Streaming Services And Devices to Consider
Workwear Hall of Fame: The Columnist Pant
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I don’t think we’ve ever had a Workwear Report on Express’ two very popular pants styles — the Editor and the Columnist — but we’ve mentioned them in our various roundups like machine washable pants for work and the best … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: The Columnist Pant
Suit of the Week: Maje
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. This plaid … Read More about Suit of the Week: Maje