How much should you share at work about an illness? Reader L, suffering from a kidney infection, wonders… I’d be curious to hear your opinion on how much to share with people about work about a recent illness. I was rushed to the hospital with a serious kidney infection and am looking at a significant … Read More about How to Explain an Embarrassing Illness
Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Printed Origami Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! Today I’m in love with this gorgeous Blumarine dress. The origami folds, the printed wool-jersey, the classic shape — lovely. I particularly think the folds at the waist would be flattering. It’s $1,325 at Neiman Marcus. Blumarine Printed … Read More about Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Printed Origami Dress
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Doubleweave Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader E wrote in to recommend this basic skirt from Target: “Sometimes they really knock it out of the park with work basics, and this is one of those. I’ve been worried about wardrobe for my first summer as an … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Doubleweave Skirt
Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. It bugs me that this dress is described as having “3/4 sleeves” since the sleeves pretty clearly don’t go past the model’s elbows. I would call these “ballet sleeves,” but hey. Either way: I like this navy dress, with pops … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4 Sleeve Jersey Dress
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Shrunken Simone’ Cardigan
The below content is about the 2012 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale has officially begun — I’ll be doing a fuller report later today, but for today’s TPS I really like this Tory Burch classic, the “shrunken Simone” cardigan. … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Shrunken Simone’ Cardigan
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Yadva Print Ombré Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love this ombré dress, even though it could be very top-heavy on the wrong person (e.g., me). Still, I love it: the wide boatneck, those delicate leaves, the fabric belt, the sharp change from turquoise to purple . . . … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Yadva Print Ombré Jersey Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Peplum Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Neiman Marcus is having some killer sales, allowing you to take an extra 30% off of their clearance stuff. For Splurge Monday, though, I’m in love with this Armani jacket. The dark teal-ly green is very on-trend for fall (green … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Peplum Jacket
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pim + Larkin Dot Print Button Down Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love this fun, funky print from Pim + Larkin. The coral dots seem very “now,” and I like that they’re kind of abstract floating blobs instead of ordered little dots. I’d wear it with light gray pants for the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pim + Larkin Dot Print Button Down Blouse
Thursday’s TPS Report: Surplice Dress with Draped Tulip Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. AnneKlein.com has a ton of great things on sale, both from their lower line as well as their pricier Anne Klein Collection, including a ton of great dresses. I really love this black and white dress with a tulip skirt … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Surplice Dress with Draped Tulip Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Windward Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I don’t think I’ve featured an A-line flowy skirt for a while, and I really like this one from Pendleton. The abstract navy pattern looks gorgeous, and I like how there’s a defined waistband on it. I’d wear it with … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Windward Skirt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Two-Tone Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. CUSP by Neiman Marcus is having its “First Cuts Sale,” and there are a ton of great dresses from brands like DvF, Tory Burch, Milly, and more — primarily in lucky sizes. For today’s TPS I’m liking this Robert Rodriguez … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Two-Tone Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted Tweed Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Loooove this dress from Akris Punto. I’m digging the asymmetrical V-neck look, which is described by the site as being a “modified” boatneck with a “vent” in it, which apparently has a concealed zipper. I’m intrigued — does that mean … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted Tweed Dress