For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Happy Wednesday! The … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Black Fleece
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Updated: Feb 6, 2023 36 Comments · by Kat
Tales from the Wallet: Eldercare and Finances
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Have you had to help care for a parent, grandparent, or other loved one? What do you wish you’d known about it ahead of time in terms of finances (yours and theirs)? What were the best resources you found?
Updated: Oct 31, 2018 143 Comments · by Kat
Workwear Hall of Fame: Jeanne Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again: when you see a DvF dress marked down to $140, that is the time to seriously consider buying… and Last Call has a number of DvF dresses, marked down to $119-$209. The … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Jeanne Wrap Dress
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Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Flex’ Pump
Coffee Break· Workwear Hall of Fame | 2020 N-TG-sale· HOF-heels· nhys 12-19· nhys 5-18· nhys-5-19· nordstrom-winter-sale-2019· nwhof· Under150
Update: These comfortable heels are STILL available, and they’re on sale for 25% off in the 2020 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale.
Updated: Oct 2, 2023 28 Comments · by Kat
Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
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If you’re petite and your office desk is too tall for you — enough that it’s causing you pain while you work — how much is your employer required to do to make your desk/chair setup more ergonomic? What if you work at a nonprofit? Reader A asks… I wonder if you could address what my work place is required to do … Read More about Petite Office Ergonomics (and: How Does Your Office Handle Ergonomics?)
Updated: Oct 31, 2018 118 Comments · by Kat
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Slim Jersey Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Donna Karan has specialized in basics like these pants for years, and you can see why: these pants look awesome. Professional, sleek — but sexy somehow, too. I like the seams, the comfort level (they’re made of jersey), and the vented … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Slim Jersey Pants