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 a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic…
How often do you wash your bras — and how do you care for them? Which bras are best for under work clothes?
Which are the best sweaters if you suffer from a wool allergy? Are there any other tricks for looking professional while avoiding wool? Reader P wonders: Like a lot of people I seem to know, I am allergic to wool. It makes me itch. Even cashmere. Even soft merino wool. Even if the sweater is…
How do you wear three-quarter sleeved blazers in winter? Reader R wonders…
How do YOU button your cardigans? I was surprised that I had such a strong opinion when I saw reader S’s email: I love regular crewneck cardigans and have them in several colors and brands, but I’m always debating whether I should be buttoning up just the 2nd and third buttons, only the top one,…
