I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: I love a good statement necklace. This one in particular looks great for those times you want to add a second or even third color to your outfit. On the safe side it would be nice with a light blue button-front shirt — on the more playful … Read More about Coffee Break – Green Three Row Nugget Torsade Necklace
Dressing Professionally When Your Top and Bottom Are Different Sizes
Reader A has a great question about having a differently sized top and bottom: I am a second-year lawyer at a big law firm in New York, and my largest problem in terms of dressing professionally, rather ironically, is my small bust. Most dresses and blouses appear to be made with at least a B … Read More about Dressing Professionally When Your Top and Bottom Are Different Sizes
Thursday’s TPS Report: Elysée Sway Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirt — which is already pretty cute — also boasts that it is “ultra-comfortable, washable, wrinkle-resistant and completely refined.” Sounds pretty good to me — and the fact that White House | Black Market just announced a “take 20% … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Elysée Sway Skirt
Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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. I really … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
2019 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on stashing your cash for your emergency fund — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on emergency funds, as well as our money roadmap to know what order to do personal finance tasks in. Managing your money can be one of … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: fabulous basic dress from Brooks Brothers, and it seems to be selling out fast in the different colors. Love the boatneck and those little gathers at the waist — it’s the perfect dress to wear for the office under … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
I’ve known of the brand Sam Edelman for years, but it recently seems like they’re really stepping it up a notch, because they have a ton of great pumps out right now. I’m particularly liking this slingback pump (available in black, camel, a two tone white/camel, and a zebra stripe). The camel in particular looks … Read More about Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
The Tomboy in the Suit
Reader A thinks her look is too “tomboy” for the office… I am writing to you in hopes for some advice on how to change from a “tom boy look” to a mid-level executive in a financial institution. I know that your blog is mostly geared toward New York lawyers, but while I am neither … Read More about The Tomboy in the Suit
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Button Down Dress with Belt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m intrigued by this colorful button-down dress with a belt. I think the belt is the key to making it look good (see, e.g., the Saks video, where the whole dress looks much more schlumpy when styled with a skinny … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Button Down Dress with Belt
Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
I like this basic gray skinny belt from Talbots — it’s a great way to add a bit of sophistication and interest to an otherwise boring outfit of pants and a blouse. Talbots has it in two colors: gray (pictured) for $42, and a cameo rose on sale for $19. Note that it does come … Read More about Coffee Break – 7/8″ Snake-embossed leather skinny belt
The Best Tops for Under Suits
OK — I’ve got another “Corporette Shopping Guide” for everyone: the best tops for under suits. Which basic t-shirts are your favorites for under suits? How about button-front blouses? I’ve been working on this one forever and I don’t think I’ll ever feel like it’s totally ready, so I’m really looking forward to seeing reader … Read More about The Best Tops for Under Suits
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Colorblock Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sigh: Love this colorblock dress from Jil Sander’s fall collection. The simple placket and neckline, the use of black and navy, the sophisticated take on colorblocking — love, love, love. It’s $1645 at Bergdorf Goodman. Colorblock Dress Seen a great … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Colorblock Dress