Coffee Break

Accessories for your suits and other office wear.

  • Coffee Break: Geometric Panelled Tote

    I love a black tote as much as the next person, but sometimes it’s fun to have bold accessories. This hot pink paneled tote is totally calling my name — I love the plastic pieces and the general texture of the bag. The same style comes in a lot of other colors (including a more subdued rose…

  • house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2026 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of polished women wearing stylish, classic suits
  • Coffee Break: Foulard Floral Silk Cummerbund

    Awww, an obi/cummerbund belt. I was always quite fond of this look, but must admit I identify it as being from the late ’00s — so I’m extra psyched to see Helmut Lang do a floral silk version. Menswear vibes! A flattering waist-cinching look! Feeling extra trendy by wearing Helmut Lang! I see no downsides…

  • Coffee Break: Coil Threader Earring

    If you hate posts as much as I do, you may like these affordable “threader” earrings from Urban Outfitters. (In the picture they’re the one in the bottom part of the model’s earlobe, not the top.) They look comfortable, elegant in a really modern way. They’re $45. Luv Aj Vertigo Coil Threader Earring Psst: Bloomingdale’s just…

  • Coffee Break: Avie Heels

    What fun heels! I’m loving these gorgeous striped heels from L.K. Bennett, also available in a red version, as well as flats. This is the perfect kind of shoe to wear with a really neutral outfit, like a black dress or a simple suit. On the converse, if you wanted to turn it up a notch,…

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    Workwear Hall of Fame: Skimmies Slipshorts

    We’ve mentioned this product a lot over the years, but again, I don’t think we’ve ever done a Coffee Break just to feature it. Readers here turned me on to it, and it’s one of everyone’s favorite things: the Jockey Slipshort. Not feeling like wrenching yourself into Spanx (or don’t need to)? Still want something…