Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This top comes in both a black/navy (machine washable) and an eggplant/bright fuchsia (dry clean), and it seems simple yet fun. I like that it’s gathered but still a typical, classic shell — Argent is doing a lot of interesting … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Colorblocked Gathered Detail Top
Archives for June 2018
Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
I featured this ankle strap flat on our recent roundup of cute flats for work, and it’s such a great looking shoe that I had to share it again. It comes in black and a pearly white, but we’re featuring it in blush. I like that it has an ankle strap as well as a … Read More about Coffee Break: Total Motion® Zuly Luxe Ankle Strap Flat
The Best Lingerie to Buy at Nordstrom
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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 … Read More about The Best Lingerie to Buy at Nordstrom
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ebienne Stripe Pencil Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirt from Boss has a matching top (which is on sale), but I think it’s better by itself. I love that it combines navy and black with other colors — I think it’s really fun. You can go classic with … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Ebienne Stripe Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break: Unicorn Juice
Long ago, a reader turned me on to what she called “unicorn juice:” seltzer with a tiny bit of pink lemonade sprinkled in (or, at least, added to taste — I find it too overwhelming a flavor if it’s more of a sprinkle). It fizzes! It’s pink! It smells pretty! You can buy pouches like … Read More about Coffee Break: Unicorn Juice
The Best Solutions for Gaping Shirts
Since it’s been a while since we last discussed this particular workwear issue for those of us on the bustier side, we thought it’d be a great time to talk about the best solutions for gaping shirts. Last time, we gave some DIY options for gaping blouses, including recommendations for sewing, taping, and pinning to close … Read More about The Best Solutions for Gaping Shirts
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Celina Silk Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: sometimes all you need to make your wardrobe feel fresh again is a new white top for work — both to keep the color pristine as well as to stay on trend. … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Celina Silk Top
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Real talk, ladies: which are the best liner socks for women? There seem to be a number of new options competing with mainstays like Hue socks, including fancy companies like Living Royal (pictured – I just bought a pair and am happy with them for the first … 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. Vogue reported on a new clothing line of millennial-focused workwear, The Make. Inc. explained why GM changed its dress code from 10 pages to simply: “dress appropriately.” … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Seam Detail Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Mango really has so very many cute things for work and play that I hardly know what to post. For conservative offices, I like the seam details on this classic sheath dress in an unusual color. It’s described as “bodycon,” but as long as … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Seam Detail Dress
Coffee Break: Amelie Tote
Oooh: I love the color options on this large tote from Dooney & Bourke — it comes in a lot of colorways, but my favorite ones are where there’s a different tone in the space between the print, like here where it almost looks like pink and red (there’s also a really nice black/navy option … Read More about Coffee Break: Amelie Tote
Etiquette Tips for the Office Gym and the Gym Near the Office
Here’s a topic we haven’t talked about in forever: what are your best tips office gym etiquette? Whether your workplace has a gym for employees, there’s a gym near the office so you always see coworkers there before, after, or during work — or you’re traveling with coworkers and see them at the hotel gym … Read More about Etiquette Tips for the Office Gym and the Gym Near the Office