Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This knit dress from Ming Wang is available in plus sizes, pictured (0X–3X) and regular sizes (XS–XL). It resists wrinkles and is machine washable, and I think if you’re on the hunt for a splurge-y black dress in plus sizes, this … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Knit Tank Dress
Archives for August 2018
Coffee Break: Fabric Defuzzer
A reader recently recommended this fabric defuzzer for ponte dresses and pants as well as sweaters like cashmere, merino, etc., that tend to pill. I have never had one, so I bought it, and I will update this post with my thoughts. For $12.59, it’s great option if you need to defuzz your clothes, and … Read More about Coffee Break: Fabric Defuzzer
The Best Resources for New Managers
Hunting for the best resources for new managers? Whether you’ve been recently promoted to management status or are hoping to get to a supervisor level in the near future, there are many good resources for new managers that are worth checking out, including blogs, videos, books, and podcasts. We’ve rounded up some of our favorites … Read More about The Best Resources for New Managers
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Uni Button-Front Wool Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always like Rag & Bone blazers, including a cashmere one they have that’s been on the bestseller list for a ton of places — I mentioned it in our jardigan roundup because it’s like a cardigan with some structure to … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Uni Button-Front Wool Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy Friday! I was looking for something else at Nordstrom when I happened to find this fabulous hot pink shoulder bag from Ted Baker — it’s such a happy, fun color. The bag is about clutch size and would great for when you’re going out and want … 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. Runner’s World offered the story behind Cassie Semyon, the NBC News intern and Temple University senior who went viral after running out of the courthouse to deliver the … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Wrap Skirt Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This dress from Loft is $79 full price, but dresses and skirts are currently $25 off. (Note that you won’t see the discount until you add the dress to your cart.) I like the faux wrap detail at the waist, which … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Wrap Skirt Dress
Coffee Break: Medium Joan Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag
For our splurge-y pick for today, I’m featuring this See by Chloé shoulder bag, which I think is very similar to the Faye, which has been a bestseller for Chloé for years — but without the hefty price tag. This bag, which you can find at Zappos Luxury, was $510 but is now 20% off, which … Read More about Coffee Break: Medium Joan Suede & Leather Shoulder Bag
Should You Tell Your Colleagues About Your ASD?
An autistic lawyer wrote in, wondering if she should tell her colleagues that she’s on the spectrum.
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Shirred Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This shirred dress is from KamaliKulture (from Norma Kamali), which has a huge number of dresses that are really popular right now. This one also comes in a black/gray stripe (at 6pm) and has other versions — sleeveless (in black and … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Shirred Dress
Suit of the Week: Boss
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. Oooh: I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Boss
Office Makeup, Weekend Makeup, Party Makeup: How Much Do You Mix It Up?
How many different makeup looks for different occasions do you have? I was going out somewhere recently, and I overshot the mark on makeup — I wanted to do more than my daily makeup look, but less than my evening/date night/party look, and landed up far too close to my “party look.” So I got … Read More about Office Makeup, Weekend Makeup, Party Makeup: How Much Do You Mix It Up?