Buying Multiples… from a Designer Collaboration
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Buying Multiples… from a Designer Collaboration

Can you justify having multiples of the same kind of dress? Does the answer change if it’s from a “designer collaboration” (popularized by Target but seen at a lot of different budget-friendly stores)? Reader J wonders, particularly with respect to the recent Banana Republic/Issa collaboration: I kind of went wild and bought a bunch of…

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The Hunt: Knee-High Boots Under 3″

The Hunt: Knee-High Boots Under 3″

Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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…

Happy Columbus Day! 33 Sales (and Kat’s Top 5)

Happy Columbus Day! 33 Sales (and Kat’s Top 5)

While most of you probably don’t have the day off, a lot of stores are still celebrating with some great deals. I thought I’d round up some of the better deals — my favorites are in bold. Note that most sales end Monday evening. 6pm – Up to 65% off women’s office-chic essentials, including Anne…

The Best Workwear for Petites
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The Best Workwear for Petites

2021 Update: We still stand by this roundup of the best workwear for petites, but you may also want to check out our latest discussion on where to find stylish petite suits for women, as well as our best work fashion tips for petite women. We have a super old post about the best suits…