I found this nice looking tote while looking for comps to last week’s splurgey coffee break, the Milly tote, but I liked this one enough to feature by itself. I like the gray and blue combo, which seems like a lovely neutral, but it’s also available in black/brown and black patent. It’s $198 at Macy’s. … Read More about Coffee Break: Glazed Leather Tote
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Updated: Nov 25, 2023 77 Comments · by Kat
Gray Hair: An Open Thread
Aging Gracefully· Mid-30s· Office Hairstyles: Our Best Advice For Professional Hair· Style | gray hair· open threads
Update: We still stand by this advice on gray hair care, but you may also want to check out our latest discussion on how to go gray intentionally. We’ve talked about corporate women and gray hair before (as well as aging gracefully in general), but not in a long while, so I thought we’d revisit … Read More about Gray Hair: An Open Thread
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 141 Comments · by Kat
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Direne’ Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There’s a lot to like about this simple dress. Sleeves! A nice neckline and hemline! A fitted waist and a flattering, forgiving skirt! A lack of crazy details like exposed zippers and mesh cutouts! Refreshing. The Hugo Boss website is … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Direne’ Dress
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Coffee Break: Skinny Print Calf Hair Belt
How many belts is too many belts? I rarely wear belts, to be honest, but when I saw this lovely calf hair polka-dotted belt marked to $12 I had to snap it up. Green is trending right now, but this belt is also available in red and blue for $12, and a cheetah print for … Read More about Coffee Break: Skinny Print Calf Hair Belt
Updated: Mar 30, 2023 14 Comments · by Kat
The Hunt: Purple Pumps
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Purple Pumps
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 216 Comments · by Kat
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Claudette Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There was an interesting article in the WSJ a few weeks ago: “Women in Power Know Nina: Label Looks Commanding but Doesn’t Grab the Spotlight,” so I thought I’d take a look at her collection. I like how many of … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Claudette Jacket