Etsy’s recommendation engine gets me every time…
Archives for April 2022
What Are the Lower Limits of Business Casual?
Let’s talk about the tricky category of “business casual.” What clothing items are too casual for a business casual office? What outfit formulas work best for business casual?
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Blazer Dress
This is definitely the first double-breasted dress I’ve seen…
Coffee Break: RFID Blocking Card Holder Wallet
Does anyone carry a real wallet anymore? I just got this minimal wallet ($13!) and am really liking it.
Essential Items to Keep at Your Work Desk
Readers, what are your essentials to keep at your work desk, office, or cube? What would you bring in the first day?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Eileen Black Jersey Shift Dress
This dress is giving me strong Kate Middleton vibes…
Short-Sleeved Suits: Yea or Nay?
Are short-sleeved suits appropriate for young women in professional jobs — or are they horribly frumpy and tacky
Weekend Open Thread
I ordered this top yesterday from the big Loft sale going on…
Weekly News Update
A sustainable shopping guide, the politics of Black hair, and how sadness is ignored at work. Plus, on CorporetteMoms, we shared tips for easy sun protection for kids.
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Foundation Short-Sleeve Square-Neck Tee
This checks all my boxes for the perfect work T-shirt…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Romy Heels
These shoes are classics…
How Have Your Hygiene Habits Changed Since the Start of the Pandemic?
In a typical week, how often do you wash your hair, shower, bathe, and shave — and how has this changed over the last two years? If you’ve returned to the office after working from home for a long time, have you gone back to your usual workday morning routine from the Before Times, or not?