The Hunt

Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials professional women are supposed to have in their closets (like work dresses!) , 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 basic item that every woman should have, in a range of prices.

(If you just want to see all of our latest recommendations on one easy page for shopping, check out Wardrobe Essentials for Work.)

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    The Hunt: Job Interview Heels

    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…

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    The Best Women’s Dress Shirts for Interviews and Work

    Best Dress Shirts for Women: Crisp vs. Silky We haven’t gone on a hunt for the best dress shirts for women in a long time — so let’s take a look, ladies! Which are your favorite spots to check first if you’re looking for a classic, button up dress shirt, whether for interviews or beyond? Do you prefer…

  • The Hunt: Stylish Business Card Cases

    Sure, we all know what basics 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 basic…

  • How to Wear Booties to the Office

    Update: We still stand by our advice on how to wear booties to the office, but you may want to check out our recent roundup on stylish booties for the office. After years of tall knee boots, I’m personally thrilled that ankle boots and booties are 100% back. I started out writing our usual Hunt…