Ladies, what are your thoughts on the lug sole trend for Fall 2020? Yea or nay?
Coffee Break: Marchacroche Chelsea Bootie
Some of the Top Things Readers Bought in June 2020…
These are some of the top things readers bought in June 2020 to wear to work, work from home, and enjoy their weekends!
Some of the Top Things Readers Bought in May 2020…
Wondering what everyone’s been buying lately? Here’s our roundup of the most-bought things in May 2020!
What Clothing Have You Stopped Wearing During Quarantine?
Here are some fun questions for today: What clothing have you stopped wearing during quarantine? What ARE you wearing? What clothing is unlikely to come out of your closet any time soon, e.g., are you planning to ever wear a bra again?
What Are Your Favorite and Least Favorite Fashion Trends in 2019?
We haven’t had a discussion about trends in too long, ladies — what are you loving and hating right now?
Cold Shoulder Tops… and the Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on whether you can wear cold shoulder tops to the office (and do NOT miss the comments from readers) — you may also want to check out our suggestions for wardrobe essentials for work, or take our free work outfit challenge with four weeks’ of work outfit … Read More about Cold Shoulder Tops… and the Office
Style vs. Trend vs. Frump (Or, How to Cultivate Style)
There were a few intriguing comments in Friday’s open thread about brooches and whether they were in style, with some readers even suggesting it might be a matter of age. To me, though, this kind of comes down to style versus trend — and I thought it might make an interesting discussion here. After all, don’t … Read More about Style vs. Trend vs. Frump (Or, How to Cultivate Style)
2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
2019 Update: Check out our latest discussion on the 2019 fashion trends we hate. I’ve noticed a few trends that seem to be EVERYWHERE of late, and I thought we’d discuss, if only because so many of them seem inappropriate for officewear — I’d love to hear your thoughts. What trends WON’T you wear to … Read More about 2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
Wearing Fun Glasses at Work
Do you wear “fun glasses” to the office, either as a hipster statement or geek chic? Would you consider a bright and wacky pair of glasses for work, or do you try to stick to brown, gray, or metal frames? Do you judge colleagues if they’re obviously wearing Warby Parkers or “cool kid” glasses? Some readers used … Read More about Wearing Fun Glasses at Work
Hated Workwear Design Details: Exposed Zippers, Shiny Fabric, Sharkbites, and More!
2019 Update: This is still a fun discussion on hated workwear design details of 2015 — but if you want to see our current thoughts on design mistakes for workwear, click here! We haven’t talked about design no-nos for workwear in far too long — so I thought today it might be a fun open thread. … Read More about Hated Workwear Design Details: Exposed Zippers, Shiny Fabric, Sharkbites, and More!
The Next Step: Upgrading Weekend Clothes
2020 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on upgrading weekend clothes — you may also want to check out our new series on weekend wear, including the best jeans for work and play. Welcome to what is probably our final “next step” feature, where we explore how to take the next step up in … Read More about The Next Step: Upgrading Weekend Clothes
Where Did You Get That? How to Track Down a Mystery Piece of Clothing Without Asking
Have you ever seen a random stranger wearing something — shoes, a coat, a blouse — that you really, really love but have no idea where to buy? Sure, you could try to ask her where she got it, but what if you don’t want to yell across the subway platform, or you don’t have time — or you just … Read More about Where Did You Get That? How to Track Down a Mystery Piece of Clothing Without Asking
