Can you wear slim ankle length pants with a blazer to look professional? Reader M asks a pertinent question: Can you comment on how to wear slim ankle length pants with a blazer to create a professional look? I tried this last week and missed the mark because my shoes were too casual I think. … Read More about How to Wear Ankle Length Pants to Work
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 188 Comments · by Kat
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Advina Structured Woven Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! This orange jacket from Roland Mouret is perhaps just for the more creative power brokers among us (and the wealthier ones at that) but there is inspiration for all of us — love the 40s-by-way-of-the-80s vibe, the intriguing … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Advina Structured Woven Jacket
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 334 Comments · by Kat
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. 6pm’s dress sale includes a lot of really cute pieces, both for work and play (including this great hot pink Karen Kane faux-wrap dress for $35, and this previously-recommended Michael Michael Kors navy sheath for $29). For the weekend, though, I’m liking this casual Olympia dress, from … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Belted Scoop-Neck A-Line
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A wrote in to recommend this dress, noting: It is awesome. It is machine washable, the fabric is thick enough to smooth over any lumps, it is lined, and the neckline is low enough to be flattering but high … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless Belted Scoop-Neck A-Line
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 113 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break: ‘Bedford City’ Quilted Tote
I think this M Z Wallace bag is finally giving the ubiquitous Longchamp Le Pliage bag a run for its money: it’s a nice size, has sensible interior and exterior pockets, and I love the detachable shoulder strap and the additional pouch. I also love the vibrant blue (you know me) but it is also … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Bedford City’ Quilted Tote
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 25 Comments · by Kat
How to Promote Your Friends Professionally
Business Etiquette· Career· Interviewing· Job Hunting· Networking· Professionalism | friendships
How can you promote your friends and colleagues in a positive way? Considering all the talk from Lean In about how women should be more supportive of each other in the office, I thought this was a great question from Reader E: I am an intern (waiting on bar results) at a small law firm. … Read More about How to Promote Your Friends Professionally