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  • Coffee Break: Leather Belt

    I read a long time ago that a 1″ belt is considered the “classic” belt size for women, and while the skinny belt has had its place, for trousers sometimes a 1″ belt really is the best. This simple little Halogen belt looks simple, unobtrusive, and well made; it comes in 6 colors (including “clay…

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  • Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Capale Wool Surplice Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m now obsessed with the website Look Live, where you can “follow” different characters and media personalities to see what they’re wearing — they give you the exact one, a similar one, and an affordable one. I’ve loaded up my “feed” with personalities…

  • Workwear Hall of Fame: Striped Ponte Blazer

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Funny, funny: I always think I don’t like stripes, but I apparently do like striped blazers — I keep coming back to the Old Navy one from last year, which is still available (right now only in XXL, but keep checking…

  • Coffee Break: Pointed Toe Loafer

    These pointed toe flats are all the rage these days, and it’s easy to see why — saturated colors, a teeny tiny heel, and a chic loafer look. Nordstrom has a few colors, as does Bergdorf Goodman, but Net-a-Porter has the motherlode: tons of different styles and colors of the shoe in all its pointy-toed,…

  • Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4 Sleeve Ponte Shift Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lands’ End has been taking readers’ favorite Welt Pocket Sheath, and running with it — here they’ve added three-quarter sleeves and grosgrain trim; they also have versions with ballet sleeves, embellishments like lace, embroidery and ruffles, and different patterns and…