The Personal Shopper (TPS)

Advice on what to wear to work and office attire.

  • Wednesday’s TPS Report: Side-pleat dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic seems to have a ton of cute dresses right now, including this simple cotton sheath dress (available in “moss,” pictured, a light “purple petal,” and a black). Love the gathered pleats to give it fit, love that it’s…

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  • Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Odette Knit Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I’m liking this knit dress from Target’s Merona Collection — a straight skirt, a flattering V-neck, and a “tumble dry low” care instruction? Sign me up. I’d wear it with a navy blazer for the office. The dress…

  • Thursday’s TPS Report: Linen Belted Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lord & Taylor is having some great sales, including 55%-70% off clearance. For work, I like this simple linen belted dress — the pockets, the rolled sleeves, the belted waist — it just seems like the perfect safari shirt dress….