Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There’s something to be said for that great, amazing pencil skirt that takes you through all seasons and always looks polished. There’s also something to be said for the high-end basic — if you wear it multiple times a month, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Veroni Classic Pencil Skirt
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader K suggests this cardigan, noting that it’s “very lightweight and versatile. I bought it in gray and mocha.” We like it, particularly the simple look — there are no ruffles, no buttons, no pockets, no snaps, no draped fabric … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Open Cardigan
Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this bright, cheerful skirt from Calvin Klein. The key to wearing this sort of uber-feminine pieces for the office, we think, is to pair them with a structured top — a blazer, a wrapped cardigan, or even a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: High-Waisted Pleated Skirt
Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
We got an e-mail from reader C, raving about this “Beacon” shoe: The heel is higher than it looks and oh-so-so-comfortable. I bought these to be able to commute in dress pants and heels (my comfy commuting flats only work with skirts b/c all my trousers are tailored to heel-length). From the subway stop, I … Read More about Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Criss Cross Drape Top – Plumbago Blue
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today we’re liking this top from Merona® Women’s Fit Solutions, which has a built-in Spandex “slimming layer.” It looks like a great basic for the summer. Shown here in “Plumbago Blue,” we also like the purple (“Martha’s Vineyard”) … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Criss Cross Drape Top – Plumbago Blue
Coffee Break: Neptune Avenue Stevie
This strikes us as a great, very fresh-looking canvas bag from Kate Spade — the floral design is beautiful, and the open top would allow you to shove a folder or notepad or two in there. It’s $295 at Zappos.com. Kate Spade – Neptune Avenue Stevie (Bluebell) (L-2)
Thursday’s TPS Report: Piped-and-twisted pocket cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re liking this preppy sweater from J.Crew — we’d wear it with a gray trouser, white blouse, and some bold, luxe jewelry — perhaps a set of pearls as well as a gold cuff (worn on top of the sweater … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Piped-and-twisted pocket cardigan
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Kenola – Windowpane’ Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today we’re liking this classic button front from Theory. We love the light blue windowpane, as well as the slightly wide collar. We’d wear it with a white camisole beneath it, though — the description notes it’s “slightly sheer.” It’s … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Kenola – Windowpane’ Shirt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Speckled Ink Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today we’re liking this slightly unusual dress from Plenty by Tracy Reese, which, we think, is conservative enough to be worn to the office. We like the wrap around the front, the high neckline, and the softness of the jersey. … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Speckled Ink Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Silk-Cashmere Knit Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Finlly, it’s available online! We’ve been ogling this gorgeous silk-cashmere twinset at the Boss store for weeks now (where they also have it in a navy and a springy green), but this is the first time we’ve found it online … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Silk-Cashmere Knit Cardigan
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Modern scoopneck tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This morning we were reminded of one of the reasons we started the blog: a conversation with a colleague about what the best plain t-shirt to wear beneath a suit jacket was. And the funny thing is, we still don’t … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Modern scoopneck tee
Coffee Break: Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag
Reader D sent us in this new-to-us Assouline/Cole Haan collaboration: a gorgeous bookbag, covered with numbers. (Assouline is a French book company, apparently.) Love. Love! Can we say: love? It’s definitely on the splurgy side, though: $450, available in brown (pictured), black, and red. Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag Update: looking for something similar? As of 2022 … Read More about Coffee Break: Assouline/Cole Haan Bookbag