• Coffee Break: Preston Long Sweeper Coat

    Very long coats: yea or nay? I typically prefer a mid-thigh length for daily wear, but I do have a long coat that I bought forever ago that I wear on that rare occasion where I’m wearing a floor-length dress in winter. (For some reason I thought it was called an opera coat but it sounds…

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  • Coffee Break: ‘Jessica’ Leather Tote

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What a great leather tote — I like all the zippers, the organization, and the fact that it’ll fit most 15″ laptops. The red “briefcase” can be a classic look for women; this one also comes in black (with red…

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    Workwear Hall of Fame: Gayle Pumps

    People seem to LOVE these Calvin Klein pumps, and it’s easy to see why — a really classic style, tons of color options (evergreen suede is pictured here, but there are tons of colors in matte leather, textured leather, suede, and patent). I’m not usually one for blingy accents, but I do like the metallic accent…

  • Coffee Break: ‘Keely’ Satchel

    This vegan satchel has such a ladylike vibe — love it. If you’re looking for a navy/chalk blue bag, they have one, but otherwise I’m a fan of the pictured black-on-black version, featuring a textured PVC for contrast. It’s $168 at Nordstrom. Matt & Nat ‘Keely’ Satchel Here’s a lower-priced option. (L-3)

  • Coffee Break: Janie Pump

    These heels are a bit surprising to me in a few regards. First: they’re only 3.5″ — but they look a lot higher. Second: 123 5-star reviews at Zappos! I look at a lot of reviews in Zappos, and most products start to dip to 4 stars after the first 100 and so reviews. Looking closer, they have 76%…