Holiday Weekend Open Thread

Holiday Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Oooh: this ribbed tank dress looks kind of perfect for a casual weekend. For some reason I’m seeing it with a big chunky cardigan and Stan Smith-like sneakers (or, hey, combat boots), but I also like the idea of it dressed up a bit with heeled sandals…

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Frugal Friday: Knotted Elbow Sleeve Top

Frugal Friday: Knotted Elbow Sleeve Top

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always like this kind of top, and Ann Taylor always provides — it’s the interesting basic, the slightly elevated t-shirt, an easy to wear and easy to care for addition to your working wardrobe. I like the knot front…

green velvet pump

Coffee Break: Green Velvet Shoes

Velvet is looking to be big for fall, but here’s a question for you guys: how do you feel about velvet shoes for the office? On the one hand, so many of us have “office shoes” — shoes that live at the office because we commute in something else, so the practicality of wearing them…

purple skirt suit

Suit of the Week: Banana Republic

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. Brightish purple…