See, these are more my style as far as statement shoes go — but again, it’s just a matter of personal taste. I really like that these take a classic style and update them with some fun colors; I like them even more because for someone out there, the “natural sandy calf” will basically be … Read More about Coffee Break: Rachel Roy Ana Pointed Cap-Toe Pumps
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Statement Pieces and the Intern
Basics· Internships/Summer Jobs· Interviewing· Just Starting Out· Professionalism· Shoes· Style· Wear to Work | interns· internships· summer associates
When can interns wear statement pieces like necklaces or shoes? Reader C, a law student, wonders…. I am a current law student preparing for a summer internship. I’ve been reading through a lot of your old posts trying to get a gauge on appropriate office wear. My question is about shoes. I’m wondering how far … Read More about Statement Pieces and the Intern
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 204 Comments · by Kat
Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Walsh’ Wool Blend A-Line Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For some reason, I decided to try to find a “fit and flare” dress that would be appropriate for the office for today’s round-up. I’ve featured them before, but in general I go back and forth on whether they’re appropriate … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: ‘Walsh’ Wool Blend A-Line Dress
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Coffee Break: Anti-Theft Hobo Bag
While hunting for basic black bags for our earlier roundup, I found this interesting “anti-theft” hobo bag, which I could see being a nice bit of security if you’re traveling. In addition to a padded laptop compartment and a zillion little zippered pockets, there are a ton of safety features — you can clip the … Read More about Coffee Break: Anti-Theft Hobo Bag
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 35 Comments · by Kat
The Hunt: Basic Black Bags
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: Basic Black Bags
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 193 Comments · by Kat
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tweed Striped Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Huh. You know, I’ve never quite seen anything quite like this striped blazer from ICB. It has familiar elements, to be sure — the stripes, the trim, the single button, the pockets — but altogether like this, with the exaggerated … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tweed Striped Blazer