Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I feel like we’re seeing a lot of floral prints for spring, which can be hard to pull off at the office. I think this DvF dress — with its small, even floral — is a great example of it … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Julian Floral Print Silk Jersey Wrap
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I am definitely feeling that itch for spring that one gets after too many gray days — so a bright, sunny day is on my wish list right now! I haven’t browsed Topshop’s sunglasses selection before, but they have a bunch of cute ones! These yellow hexagonal … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Puff Sleeve V Neck Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic* has a bunch of cute things on sale right now, including this simple v-neck blouse. This is the kind of piece that I wear to death — it looks like a simple tee but is classier and better … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Puff Sleeve V Neck Blouse
Coffee Break – Eden Satchel
Oooh: there are a lot of colors of this Botkier totebag on sale. I’m partial to the colorful ones (such as the green and purple one pictured, but there’s also a red/pink and a lavender/blue), but there are more sedate colors as well such as a butterscotch, a dark brown “tmoro,” and plain old black. … Read More about Coffee Break – Eden Satchel
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sheer Polka Dot Silk Tie Neck Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy March! As spring approaches I like this happy yellow silk blouse from Bellatrix. The polka dots, the tie neck, the loose sleeves — it seems like it would be great for both the office as well as on weekends. … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sheer Polka Dot Silk Tie Neck Blouse
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. So I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Color-tipped Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A wrote in to recommend this Banana Republic blazer, noting, “I tried on this blazer at the store, and it truly is a work of art. It’s a heavy weight cotton, navy with cream piping. It’s fully lined inside, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Color-tipped Blazer
Coffee Break – Lancaster Wedge Pump
Ooh, cute wedge pump from Corso Como. I only have one pair of Corso Como shoes, but the leather on them is so soft — I can imagine these are as well. I’ve pictured the brown (which has the most sizes left), but it’s also available in a more reddishy brown “Ginger,” as well as … Read More about Coffee Break – Lancaster Wedge Pump
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Tie Neck
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love! Call me crazy, but I think this navy polka-dotted silk blouse from Tibi would look amazing with a sleek black suit. If you’re not feeling the navy-on-black thing, though, I’d wear it with white or dark gray pants, or … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Tie Neck
Coffee Break – Stripe Airy Scarf
Ooh: love this cashmere and wool scarf from Halogen. It comes in about a zillion different color combinations (this one is wine/red), and I think it would be great both under your coat or as a way to add some color to an otherwise boring top such as a turtleneck or simple black long-sleeved tee. … Read More about Coffee Break – Stripe Airy Scarf
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stripe Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Normally, I hate beige, stripes, and all of those nautical-looking sweater jackets. And yet: something about me loves this sweater jacket. Is it the way the color on the cuffs exactly lines up with the solid color at the base … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Stripe Sweater Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Ponte Dress with Pleats
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ok: it’s been the warmest winter in my memory, ever — and that includes those balmy winters spent in DC. Is it time to buy summer dresses yet? Love this scoopneck ponte from Merona — a nice ladylike length, sleeves, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Scoopneck Ponte Dress with Pleats