Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Great basic dress from Banana Republic. Sleeves? Check. Office-appropriate length? Check. No cleavage? Check. We like the seaming, and — why, hello, it’s hand-washable. We also like that it comes in regulars, petites, and talls, in both toasted almond (pictured) … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Seamed sheath dress
Wear and Tear on Heels
Reader A, living out West, writes in with a question that kind of boggles the mind… I wonder if you could do a post about wear & tear on shoes. I recently started my career as an associate at a lawfirm. I am on my 4th month and have gone through two pairs of black … Read More about Wear and Tear on Heels
Coffee Break: Samanta Women’s Nancie Pump
We’re liking this lovely pump from Samanta, a brand that we’ve never heard of before but apparently focuses on “stylish footwear with unique comfort features.” (And they come in sizes as large as 13!) The “Nancie” pump strikes us as a great basic — the slightly rounded/slightly pointy toe is a perennial classic, and the … Read More about Coffee Break: Samanta Women’s Nancie Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Milly Jacquard Chain Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this simple navy cardigan with chain details along the cuffs and lapels. It strikes us as relaxed but still buttoned up, in a preppy (but not too preppy) way. We like that there’s a hook closure, as well … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Milly Jacquard Chain Cardigan
Tool of the Trade: A Shopping Equation
2018 Update: We still stand by this shopping equation, and we’ve made some updated graphics for it — but also note that the readers had a ton of great suggestions as well. You may also want to check out our most recent discussion on fashion math. We’ve talked before about how to get great deals … Read More about Tool of the Trade: A Shopping Equation
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Veroni Classic Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There’s something to be said for that great, amazing pencil skirt that takes you through all seasons and always looks polished. There’s also something to be said for the high-end basic — if you wear it multiple times a month, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Veroni Classic Pencil Skirt
Weekend Open Thread
Happy Friday! Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Our weekend recommendation is this great dress from Velvet — we love the casual look to it, the soft jersey, and the criss-crossing, sporty back. Lovely. It’s $108 at Piperlime (sizes S, M, and L still left). Velvet by Graham & Spencer Baby Jersy Oriah … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – The NYT had a great article offering packing tips from the pros. – Wise Bread has some … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K suggests this cardigan, noting that it’s “very lightweight and versatile. I bought it in gray and mocha.” We like it, particularly the simple look — there are no ruffles, no buttons, no pockets, no snaps, no draped fabric … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Sheer, Strappy Camisoles — Are They a Don’t?
We were a bit flummoxed when we got this e-mail: I am an attorney and I just recently bought a super cute camisole from JCrew to go with a new light summer suit. The problem is, I don’t know what to wear underneath it because it is a little sheer. I assume I will be … Read More about Sheer, Strappy Camisoles — Are They a Don’t?
Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this bright, cheerful skirt from Calvin Klein. The key to wearing this sort of uber-feminine pieces for the office, we think, is to pair them with a structured top — a blazer, a wrapped cardigan, or even a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Suit of the Week
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. We nearly chose this … Read More about Suit of the Week