A beautiful brooch is one of our favorite ways to go from desk to dinner because it adds a bit of glamour to even the most basic of outfits. Furthermore, the brooch can be a great investment because it can be used in so many ways — worn in your hair, used to secure a … Read More about Coffee Break: Pave Flower Pearl Pin
Coffee Break: Tara Hobo
6pm.com is having a handbag blowout today, including this great basic hobo from Elie Tahari — available in aqua (pictured), as well as dark shades of blue, brown, purple, green, and red — and more. They were $448, now marked to $150 (today only). We like the brighter colors to add a bit of punch … Read More about Coffee Break: Tara Hobo
Coffee Break: Pleated Scarf
Today we’re liking this pleated scarf from Johnston & Murphy. It’s a great basic to keep in your office, if only because — in a pinch — you can use it to mimic a blouse and raise the neckline of a dress that, perhaps, is lower-cut than you originally thought it was. It’s not a … Read More about Coffee Break: Pleated Scarf
Coffee Break: Cartosio Pump
Nordstrom is having a big shoe clearance, so we swung by to see what, if anything, struck our fancy. We lurrve this interesting take on the classic slingback — the yellow accents really make the navy pop. We like that Bruno Magli was judicious with the use of yellow — it’ll peek out a bit … Read More about Coffee Break: Cartosio Pump
Coffee Break: Melamed Purple Belt
We’re loving this purple belt from Melamed today. We particularly like the deep, eggplant color. We might try it worn over a heather gray cardigan, perhaps with a navy pencil skirt. Available in sizes S and M at Bluefly.com for $87 (was $175). Melamed purple patent leather ‘Demi’ belt (L-0)
Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
Today’s reader mail comes with a ton more of questions about interviewing — including whether it’s appropriate to wear black tights with a suit. Here are her questions: I’m a 3L and have an interview next week with a panel of district court judges for a judicial clerkship. I have a few questions with regards … Read More about Pantyhose or Tights: What to Wear with a Dark Suit for a Winter Interview
Reader mail: Which winter hats are professional?
2017 Update: We still think this is an interesting discussion on which winter hats are professional — but you may also want to check out our recent discussion on how to dress professionally on the coldest days. You may also want to check out more of our general advice on commuting to work. Today’s reader … Read More about Reader mail: Which winter hats are professional?
Card Cases for Women
Update: Links updated below, and do heck out our more recent discussion on the most stylish business card cases for women! Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be … Read More about Card Cases for Women
Tool of the Trade: The Wrap
Update: We’ve updated links below, but come check out our more recent discussion of 9 ways to use a wrap at the office! We were thinking last week of the multitude of uses for the wrap, of which every woman should buy one or two to keep at the office. (Pictured: Made to order fabric shawl … Read More about Tool of the Trade: The Wrap
The Best Opaque Tights
Reader M is seeking the best opaque tights! Here’s her question… Could you do a piece on where to find really good opaque tights? I would love to buy some Wolford pairs, but think $64 may be a bit out of my price range right now. I want TRULY opaque — not the kind that … Read More about The Best Opaque Tights
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Cole Haan’s Genevieve Small Carpet Bag
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We love this large satchel/tote (8″ shoulder drop) from Cole Haan, with its woven leather exterior, and rich, sophisticated red color — we even love the name of the red: Lacquer Red. Like all Cole Haan bags there are special … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Cole Haan’s Genevieve Small Carpet Bag
Reader Mail: How to wear brooches?
2020 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to wear brooches (and links have been updated below) — but you may also want to check out our more recent roundup of how to wear a brooch. Reader L writes to us, wondering: Can you do an article about how to wear brooches / … Read More about Reader Mail: How to wear brooches?