flats for work

Coffee Break: Sarah Flat

These really fun flats come in black suede, a denim stripe, and this gingersnap suede, which looks gorgeous. I like the little decorative bow on the top, too. They’re available in a lot of sizes (4-12) as well as in narrow, medium, and wide widths. For $89 and with 10 four- and five-star reviews at Zappos, they…

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pencil skirt

Tuesday’s Workwear Report: High-Waisted Pencil Skirt

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Black Halo’s Jackie dress has been in our Workwear Hall of Fame for years, and I may have featured this pencil skirt before because it has that classic, universal, sophisticated look to it. I like a high-waisted pencil skirt, especially with wrap blouses…

Coffee Break: Trigg Desk Vessels

Coffee Break: Trigg Desk Vessels

They call these “desk vessels,” and you could use them as pen cups, or you could use them as little potted plant holders or for air plants. I like the architectural look to them, and the whole set looks really cool. And because they’re freestanding, you don’t have to worry about attaching them to the wall…

Workwear Hall of Fame: Knot-Front Top

Workwear Hall of Fame: Knot-Front Top

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers were talking about liking this top from Kohl’s for wearing under blazers and cardigans as a much more affordable version of the beloved Boden Ravello. Some of the prints are kind of out there, but the solid colors look…