The Personal Shopper (TPS)

Advice on what to wear to work and office attire.

  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I think this top is really, really pretty. I nearly included it in my roundup of ideas for holiday office party outfits, but ultimately decided the peekaboo lace was a bit too… well, peekaboo for most work events. But I like, and would consider wearing to a…

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  • Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Knit Grid Skirt

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What can I say — I’m a sucker for a grid skirt. We’ve seen some high-end versions, but I don’t think I’ve seen one for under $50 that I liked as much as this one. It’s available in sizes XS-XXL for $29.97 ($59…

  • Gift Idea: Amazon Echo

    My brother and I have a history of gifting my mother robots. TiVo and Roomba are the two that stand out, but I’m sure there have been others through the years. This year, for her birthday (Dec. 2), we got her the Amazon Echo. I’ve had one for a few months now, and as far as…

  • Thursday’s TPS Report: Betty Sheath Dress

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve often admired the vintage vibe with this Betty sheath dress, now on sale over at Boden. I like the roll neck, the back detail, the sleeves, and the work-appropriate length — all strike me as the makings of a…

  • Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sasha Shirt

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re normally a Brooks Brothers kind of girl as far as button-front blouses go, Thomas Pink can be a nice way to change it up — the blouses are generally more expensive, but in my experience I’ve found the…