Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh — I love the embroidery on this silk crossover blouse from The Koooples. The V is a bit low, I’ll grant you, so a camisole is a must — this might be the one situation where I could get … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Silk Broderie Anglaise Crossover Blouse
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 … Read More about Coffee Break: Leather Belt
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 … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Capale Wool Surplice Dress
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 … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Striped Ponte Blazer
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, … Read More about Coffee Break: Pointed Toe Loafer
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 … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4 Sleeve Ponte Shift Dress
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. The Brooks … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Side Pleat Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh — love this promising sheath dress from Adrianna Papell. The jewel neck plus steep, deep V is super flattering, as are the side ruching and cap sleeves. The neckline, while lovely, presents a bit of a challenge: what necklace to … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Side Pleat Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Tate City Tote
I’m loving the textured leather on this Ralph Lauren tote, as well as the saturated colors (I haven’t featured a red bag in a while, but there’s also a lovely cobalt, as well as neutrals like black, gray, luggae, and white). I like the lobster claw closure, the feet on the bottom, and the extremely … Read More about Coffee Break: Tate City Tote
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Color Block Cap Sleeve Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! I love this blue and black colorblocked dress from Brooks Brothers — it looks chic but professional, and the blue is such a happy, bright color. I’d wear it with a black or gray cardigan or blazer, and … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Color Block Cap Sleeve Dress
Coffee Break: Open-Stock Sharpie Permanent Markers
If you do a lot of internet shopping like I do, you are well familiar with the places to buy pens and markers in bulk. But finding a single pen or two can be a lot harder and take more time until I happen to be running an errand near a stationery/office supply store, or … Read More about Coffee Break: Open-Stock Sharpie Permanent Markers
Splurge Monday: Isobel Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. How did it get to be March already? This black dress is boring, I’ll grant you — but it does look like it’s beautifully made, and kind of the perfect basic piece for your wardrobe. Love that mid-V, the wide … Read More about Splurge Monday: Isobel Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress