How does work attire differ from city to city? Are there any guidelines women can use when trying to dress for work in different cities like NYC, Chicago, Miami, or San Francisco? I’ve gotten a few reader questions lately about dressing for different climates and different regions of the country, so let’s discuss. After all … Read More about How to Dress for Work in Different Cities
Repeating Outfits at Work: How Often Do You Do It?
Here’s a great question for today, ladies: how often do you repeat outfits at the office? A lot has been said lately of capsule wardrobes for work — decluttering closets to winnow your wardrobes to things that “spark joy” — and a lot of that may leave you feeling like you’re totally repeating outfits at work. … Read More about Repeating Outfits at Work: How Often Do You Do It?
Six Brands for the Stylish Vegan Professional: Clothes and Accessories
All right, ladies: If you’re a stylish vegan professional (or are trying to be), which are your favorite vegan brands for workwear? We recently received a question from a job-seeking reader about sources of vegan workwear — both clothes and accessories. Fortunately, it’s far easier to find stylish vegan professional workwear today than, say, 15 years … Read More about Six Brands for the Stylish Vegan Professional: Clothes and Accessories
The Best Workwear with Secret Shaping Powers
During the holidays, do you reach for workwear with secret shaping powers? I asked freelancer Ashley Wermick to look into it for us — thank you again, Ashley! – Kat Between the eggnog, freshly baked cookies, and other seasonal treats, it’s easy to gain a little something extra during the holidays. And when you want to … Read More about The Best Workwear with Secret Shaping Powers
2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
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 work? Every office is different, of course — know yours! — but it’s always … Read More about 2016 Trends: What WON’T You Wear to Work?
Workhorses for Your Working Wardrobe
2021 Update: We still stand by our thoughts on workhorses for your working wardrobe, but if you’re building a wardrobe for work for the first time you may want to check out The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women and our Wardrobe Essentials for Work. Ladies, what are the workhorses in your working wardrobe? Are there any … Read More about Workhorses for Your Working Wardrobe
Fashion Startups To Know, Part Two: 25 Brands Making Bags and Shoes for Work
A while back we rounded up thirty workwear brands you probably hadn’t heard of, focusing on smaller, startup fashion companies serving up new, interesting clothes for working women. Shoes for work and bags for work (laptop totes and beyond) became such a huge portion of it we thought we’d save it for its own post — … Read More about Fashion Startups To Know, Part Two: 25 Brands Making Bags and Shoes for Work
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends SUNDAY!
The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. Deal alert, ladies: it’s the final three days of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — after Sunday, all of the new fall merchandise currently marked down will go back up to full price. There’s still a ton of good stuff left , but even now it’s flying off the … Read More about The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale ends SUNDAY!
The Highest Rated Items Still Left in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
The below content is about the 2016 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. As I may have mentioned a few times, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going on, featuring tons of new fall merchandise temporarily marked down until prices go back up on August 8. I did my initial workwear review and rounded up my favorite shoes from … Read More about The Highest Rated Items Still Left in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks For Workwear
WOW I’m liking the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this year — there are SO.MANY.CUTE.DRESSES, many of them with sleeves, and a ton under $100.
The Best Work Clothes for Different Body Types
Pear… apple… hourglass… triangle… ruler… what’s your body type? More importantly, which are the best work clothes for different body types? Whatever your size or shape, what is your power outfit — the general style/shapes of clothes that make you feel great? Kate and I have studied the comments on our last post on dressing for … Read More about The Best Work Clothes for Different Body Types
Sleeved Dresses with Pockets
I was just writing something about the best default thing to wear to a networking event (like a conference) where you don’t know what to wear — and my answer was, if all else failed, wear “a sleeved dress with pockets.” Sleeves because it looks like a complete look — no need for a cardigan or blazer to forget … Read More about Sleeved Dresses with Pockets