Fashion

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    The Next Step: Shoes

    We’ve talked about upgrading your work clothes, buying better bags and grown-up furniture — but we haven’t yet talked about different tiers for shoes. (Of course, we’ve talked in the past about comfortable heels, classic flats, which brands of shoes we love, which brands just don’t work for us, and even about how to find…

  • house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2026 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of polished women wearing stylish, classic suits
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    Wearing Thigh-High Stockings at Work

    What if you like your legs covered when you wear skirts — or your office dress code doesn’t allow bare legs — but you don’t like wearing full pantyhose or tights? Are thigh-high stockings at work acceptable? Are some more appropriate than others? Reader N wonders… I was wondering if you might consider doing a post on thigh…

  • Beauty Wednesday: Overrated Beauty Products

    In the wake of all the makeup sales lately, I’ve been perusing the “best seller” lists, and am continually surprised to see some of the listed products because I’ve tried them and been underwhelmed. I thought today it might be fun to discuss classic beauty products — what’s worth the hype, and which beauty products…

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    How to Handle Stains — At Work

    What’s the best way to deal with stains you get while at work — should you remove the stain, hide it, or leave it be entirely? Reader L wonders about a stain she got on a sheath dress: Yesterday I was wearing my absolute favorite dress, a black and white colorblock Theory sheath, and at…

  • Happy Veterans’ Day! 44 Sales (and Kat’s Top 13)

    Tomorrow is Veterans Day, and so a lot of stores are celebrating by offering some steep discounts. Here’s the current state of affairs — stay tuned for updates. (Are we missing any that you guys know about?)  6pm.com – Up to 60% off coats, outdoor boots; up to 70% off Cole Haan, slip-on shoes, “Euro…