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Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Looped Trim Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! We just got this top from Ann Taylor Loft, and are liking it — it’s a wide scoop that doesn’t feel quite so wide because of the looped trim, and the cotton has a nice weight to it … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Looped Trim Top
Coffee Break: Kooba’s Piper Bag
We’re not sure if it’s an official sale or what, but Zappos seems to have a ton of totes on sale for 20% to 30% off. We’re liking this hip take on a briefcase/tote from Kooba, a brand we know and love well — the leather is particularly luscious and soft. The berry color strikes … Read More about Coffee Break: Kooba’s Piper Bag
How Can You Keep Shirts Tucked Neatly?
What are your best tips on how to keep shirts tucked neatly?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Check Collar Polo
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Polos can be great for the spring or summer, because they can be a cool look with a pencil skirt and cardigan, or they can dress up something like a pair of jeans for a truly casual office or networking … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Basic Check Collar Polo
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 are loving this … Read More about Suit of the Week
Coffee Break: Ann Taylor Pumps
We’ve heard raves about these “perfect” pumps from Ann Taylor, and they’re on sale this week — were $155, now marked to $99, take an extra 30% off with the code FRIENDS. And they still have normal sizes left! Not bad — not bad at all. Perfect Elle Pumps
How to Dress Professionally After Maternity Leave
Welcome to our guest poster, a Fortune 500 lawyer who has some suggestions for how to dress professionally after maternity leave!
Tuesday’s TPS Report: The ruffled-pocket boucle jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We saw this in white in Real Simple a few weeks ago, and it definitely caught our eye — the clean lines, the cute pockets, the ladylike shape. Today, we’re liking the yellow version, as it strikes us as a … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: The ruffled-pocket boucle jacket
Coffee Break: Buffalo Thin Belt
We love a good deal on a basic, like this lovely leather belt from Brooks Brothers. (Incidentally, there seem to be a lot of great deals to be had on shoes and accessories at BB right now.) This belt was $128, now $38 (size M only). Buffalo Thin Belt
Open Thread: Hiding a Baby Bump
How do you hide a baby bump? This struck us as a great question… I’d love to see some suggestions on hiding a baby bump while dressing appropriately for the office. Hiding my growing belly wasn’t hard with my first baby. It just wasn’t that big. Now I’m pregnant with my second and, true to … Read More about Open Thread: Hiding a Baby Bump
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jamila Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this simple blue dress from Diane von Furstenberg — the pleated wide neckline at the top, the keyhole back, the defined waist, and the ladylike length — all strike us as really lovely. It’s $375 at Shopbop.com (alas, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Jamila Dress