I have some mom friends who are really (really) into Lilly Pulitzer and Vineyard Vines type of preppiness — and I thought it might be fun to round up different stores selling “weekend vibe” clothes in different personalities for our ongoing Weekend Wednesdays series. After all, we’ve talked in the past about the weekend you … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Where to Shop for “Tough Girl Chic” Clothes
Weekend Wednesday: What Are Your Weekend Sneakers — and Why?
For today’s Weekend Wednesday, let’s talk about sneakers…specifically, which sneakers do you wear, and why? Obviously sneakers are not appropriate at most offices unless you’ve got a very casual office. But almost everyone needs a pair of sneakers for the weekend (whether you’re canvassing for office, hitting an outlet mall, or just having brunch). And I’m … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: What Are Your Weekend Sneakers — and Why?
Weekend Wednesday: How to Wear Shorts as an Adult
We got this question a while ago from Reader E, and I thought it’s an interesting one for the hive: what’s your best advice for how to wear shorts as an adult? To the readers who wear shorts: do you feel like a certain style of short fits your weekend style? Do you have any favorite … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: How to Wear Shorts as an Adult
The Most-Loved Denim at Nordstrom
2018 Update: Gearing up for the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale? Keep an eye on this page to see our top picks when it starts — and sign up for our newsletter to get our workwear picks by email when the sale starts! We haven’t done a Weekend Wednesday in too long! Today: what are your favorite brands and … Read More about The Most-Loved Denim at Nordstrom
Weekend Wednesday: Going Out Bags
This is an occasional feature where we take a deeper look at weekend wear for professional women. Ladies, which are your favorite bags (or types of bags) to carry when you go out on the town? Do you make an effort to switch bags when you’re going out, or do you often just end up carrying … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Going Out Bags
Weekend Wednesday: Pajamas
Pictured: pink chemise / art deco pants / blue jogger pants / green PJ set All right, ladies, let’s talk about something near and dear to my heart: pajamas. Do you treat yourself and sleep in luxurious fabrics like silk — or pull our your old college t-shirts and boxers to sleep in? What brands are your favorite, … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Pajamas
Weekend Wednesday: The Best Flip Flops
Ladies, which are your favorite flip flops for your commute or for the weekends? Do you look for arch support, comfort, sustainability, or color? When we’ve talked about flip flops in the past, it’s almost always because we’re including them in a list of what not to wear to work — but because it’s Weekend Wednesday, flip flops are the main … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: The Best Flip Flops
Weekend Wednesday: Swimsuits
For this month’s deeper dive into weekend wear for working women, I thought we’d ponder swimsuits. Ladies, which are your favorite swimsuits? Do you wear them to the beach, the pool, or somewhere else? For those of you who swim for exercise, do you have a different suit just for laps or whatnot? What’s the top thing you … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Swimsuits
Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
This is an occasional feature where we take a deeper look at weekend wear for professional women. After my first pregnancy left me with a zillion sun spots (I think something about it made me more sensitive), I’ve gotten hugely into hats (as well as sunscreen) for weekend days. I know commenters were just talking … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Summer Hats
Going Out Clothes After 25
Today was supposed to be part two of our suits roundup but, well, it’s taking too long and I don’t want to slap something up half-finished. So here’s an interesting question that came up yesterday in the comments — can you wear denim for going out clothes after 25? Is there an age limit, or is … Read More about Going Out Clothes After 25
Weekend Wednesday: Stylish Travel Dresses
This is the first in a new occasional Wednesday feature where we explore weekend-wear more in depth. I wouldn’t wear any of these to work, but if you’re on the hunt for a packing-friendly, easycare dress for any upcoming summer travel (or, hey, just brunch or other weekend activities), I thought we’d round up a … Read More about Weekend Wednesday: Stylish Travel Dresses
Stylish Work Sneakers For Women (And Advice On What Should Women Wear While Canvassing)
We recently got this question from a reader who’s running for judge (woot, you go!), and it raises an interesting issue of what is casual but professional footwear for women — for weekends and other outings outside the office. Can you be professional in sneakers? What are some other options besides work sneakers? In a bigger sense, … Read More about Stylish Work Sneakers For Women (And Advice On What Should Women Wear While Canvassing)
