Coffee Break: Dugan Flat Loafer Mule

Coffee Break: Dugan Flat Loafer Mule

Here’s a question: how do you feel about the new(ish) loafer/mule trend — can you wear mules to work? More accurately, when can you NOT wear mules to work? Only on casual days? Only if _____, such as they’re a certain color / you’re wearing trouser socks / your heels aren’t gross? For my $.02,…

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Workwear Hall of Fame: Eline Dress

Workwear Hall of Fame: Eline Dress

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the seams on this dress, and the origami-type folds, and the sleeves — very nice. We’re picturing it in this “putty” color, but it’s also available in basic black. Surprisingly, it’s machine washable! The dress is at L.K. Bennett…

Coffee Break: Fleming Tote

Coffee Break: Fleming Tote

Ooh: this lovely tote is a best seller at Bloomingdale’s in a bunch of different sizes — the larger tote size version (16″ x 4″ x 12″) looks like a great bag for work. It’s at Bloomingdale’s in beige and black for $595 and at Nordstrom in beige; if you really like the Fleming line you…

Thursday’s Workwear Report: Virginie Ruffle Shirt

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re a fan of traditional dress shirts, do consider this one from Boden — it has a little ruffle, and it’s feminine but still professional. It’s a nice twist on the classic style, and it’s 100% cotton and machine washable. The…