Yes, today’s Coffee Break recommendation is a wool coat — and yes, I’m aware it’s May. But come on: the off season is a great time to snap up sales on quality pieces, including this adorable coat from Soia & Kyo, a sister brand to Mackage. I like the fact that it’s a bit different … Read More about Coffee Break – Regina Coat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sometimes, you just want a great basic… like this sleeveless shift dress in navy, available in sizes 2-16. Love the vertical seaming, the scoop neckline (flattering!) and the thick straps. This is $109.99 at Lord & Taylor, but code MOM … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Shift Dress
Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
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. This is … Read More about Suit of the Week: BOSS Black
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: I really like this MICHAEL Michael Kors faux-wrap dress. It comes in so many other iterations (long-sleeves! prints! plus sizes! petites!) it’s hard to believe I haven’t noticed it before, but I like the plain, cap-sleeved navy one that … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Faux Wrap Dress
Coffee Break – Michelle Black Patent Pump
A while back a reader wrote in wondering how to walk quietly in heels — and while a number of readers noted that they loved the sound their clicking heels made on hard floors, I still think there are some places that a quiet shoe is best, such as when walking the otherwise quiet halls … Read More about Coffee Break – Michelle Black Patent Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Benita Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I have mixed feelings about silk blazers: on the one hand, yay breathability! On the other hand, boo wrinkles and inappropriate-for-day shinyness. Still, I’d give this cute orange blazer a try by Lauren by Ralph Lauren — the slight shaping … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Benita Blazer
Coffee Break – Skinny Leather Belt
A colorful skinny belt can be a great way to accessorize cardigans, sheath dresses, and otherwise neutral outfits — and J.Crew has a ton of great colors at a reasonable $34.50. I particularly like the “peacock feather,” pictured, but the “dazzling sun” yellow and neon pink and orange are all pretty great. Skinny Leather Belt … Read More about Coffee Break – Skinny Leather Belt
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Shawl Collar Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Normally, I would say that this dirty yellow/olive is an absolutely horrid, horrid color. And yet… I bought a blazer a few years ago this color (deep discount, and it fit like a glove) and found that I got a … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Shawl Collar Blazer
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Non-Iron Tailored Fit Mini Houndstooth Dress Shirt with XLA
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Amidst all the polka dots, abstract prints, and other occasionally crazy patterns that I endorse, sometimes one just wants a simple, small, repeating pattern, like houndstooth. And lo and behold, Brooks Brothers has these great houndstooth blouses on sale — … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Non-Iron Tailored Fit Mini Houndstooth Dress Shirt with XLA
Coffee Break – Candy Tri Zip Satchel
I love the look of this Rebecca Minkoff leather satchel, even though I normally prefer nylon (for weight reasons) for satchels this large. eBags has a nice sale going today, too, which brings the price from $525 to $420 with free shipping. It’s available in black and taupe. Rebecca Minkoff Candy Tri Zip Satchel (L-2)
Thursday’s TPS Report: Gold Button Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. So normally, I hate gold buttons. I don’t know what it is about them — too 80s? — but I rip ’em off any item of clothing I buy, and replace them with other buttons pretty quickly. (Mother of pearl, … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Gold Button Sweater Jacket
Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
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. I love … Read More about Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni