Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Twill Blazer

Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Twill Blazer

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve noticed brand 1901 before at Nordstrom, but admittedly, always in the men’s section. This year, though, the brand has a ton of cute but affordable preppy stuff, including this great stretch twill blazer in navy with a cute pop…

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Coffee Break: Legal-Size Padfolio
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Coffee Break: Legal-Size Padfolio

I always think a leather padfolio is a great thing to add to your office — you look more professional running around with one from meeting to meeting, you always have a spot to stick things like tape flags, post-it notes, pens, as well as loose documents you may pick up at the meeting. New-to-me…

What to Wear for Public Speaking

What to Wear for Public Speaking

I’ve got a short little speech to give for an alumni mentoring thing in a few weeks, so my attention has turned to the important stuff: what to wear. (I’m being sarcastic here — obviously the content of your speech is the most important part!) But, considering that this is a fashion blog for overachieving…

How to Look Stylish and Professional at a Business Casual Office
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How to Look Stylish and Professional at a Business Casual Office

When you’re used to dressing conservatively for work and your new office is much less formal, how do you put outfits together to look casual but still professional and stylish? How can you adapt your conservative clothes for a business casual office? Some women would react to a dress-code switch like this with a “Score! Jeans and…