Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Favorite Accessories for Work, 2017 Edition

    Like our workwear recommendations, we recommend one accessory (or desk accessory) appropriate for the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Mondays I try to pick a budget-friendly piece, and the prices rise on Tuesday and Thursday. I generally try to include one shoe and one bag each week, but the third item varies — we’ve…

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  • Gift Idea: Air Pods

    If you have a friend or family member who’s an audiophile or has a lot of work-related phone calls (either on business travel or while working from home), I highly recommend these Apple Air Pods. While they’re pricey at $159, the clarity is kind of amazing. My brother has some, and once he got them…

  • Gift Idea: Snarky Tea Bouquet

    Like Tuesday’s Punjammies, these Snarky Teas (which were featured on Shark Tank) are reader-recommended. I love all the labels on these — in terms of product packaging, they’re A+, as far as I’m concerned. Maybe not to keep on your desk at work, but if you know someone who appreciates snark and likes tea, this assortment…

  • Gift Idea: Punjammies Lounge Pants

    Readers have recommended these interesting pajamas, which are made by women in India who are working to free themselves from sex slavery. They’re a good gift for a socially-conscious person you know — or just for someone who’d like some new pajamas. They also have shorts, tops, robes, and more — including items for men…