Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was tooling around Macy’s, looking at the highest-rated work clothes, and saw this top — and immediately thought, “that’s the perfect sleeveless shell for people who like sleeveless shells.” High but unsuffocating neckline? Check. Bit of interesting detail at … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sleeveless White Shell
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 195 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Fran Small Shopper
As someone who loves cobalt, I’m really psyched that that color — and other deep jewel tones — are apparently really in for fall. To wit: This gorgeous Marc by Marc Jacobs shopper. It’s perfect: 7″ is a great strap drop length, the 13x11x4.5 dimensions are big enough to carry your stuff without knocking people … Read More about Coffee Break – Fran Small Shopper
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 179 Comments · by Kat
Maxi Dresses and the Office
Can you wear maxi dresses at the office? I’m hoping Reader J is joking: Are maxie dresses appropiate at the office in the Summer? I’ve seen two ladies, one younger in her 20’s perhaps, the other older, 40’s maybe, wearing maxie dresses in the summer. The younger girl wore one once that was bright orange … Read More about Maxi Dresses and the Office
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Draped Zebra-Print Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh, a new brand to me: Robbi & Nikki, which “Robert Rodriguez created … as a more youthful translation of his signature style.” Well then! I actually think this minty zebra-print charmeuse is quite sophisticated for what it is, and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Draped Zebra-Print Top
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 145 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Thomas Pink
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. Yes, I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Thomas Pink
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Tales from the Wallet: On Bad Financial Decisions
Update: Here are our latest thoughts on whether to invest in stocks or index funds! So. I recently did something fairly dumb, and I thought I’d share. I normally follow the advice given to novices, and the bulk of what I’ve invested is in index funds or Vanguard lifecycle funds with very low fees. But … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: On Bad Financial Decisions