Reader A has a great question about having a differently sized top and bottom: I am a second-year lawyer at a big law firm in New York, and my largest problem in terms of dressing professionally, rather ironically, is my small bust. Most dresses and blouses appear to be made with at least a B … Read More about Dressing Professionally When Your Top and Bottom Are Different Sizes
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 63 Comments · by Kat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Elysée Sway Skirt
The Personal Shopper (TPS) | A-line skirts· black· Sales· White House Black Market
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirt — which is already pretty cute — also boasts that it is “ultra-comfortable, washable, wrinkle-resistant and completely refined.” Sounds pretty good to me — and the fact that White House | Black Market just announced a “take 20% … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Elysée Sway Skirt
Updated: Oct 24, 2022 79 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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. I really … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
Investing· Money· Tales from the Wallet | CDs· emergency funds· savings
2019 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on stashing your cash for your emergency fund — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on emergency funds, as well as our money roadmap to know what order to do personal finance tasks in. Managing your money can be one of … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Stashing Your Cash
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 143 Comments · by Kat
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
The Personal Shopper (TPS) | Brooks Brothers· cotton· Dresses
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: fabulous basic dress from Brooks Brothers, and it seems to be selling out fast in the different colors. Love the boatneck and those little gathers at the waist — it’s the perfect dress to wear for the office under … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Stretch Dress
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 38 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Orly Slingback
I’ve known of the brand Sam Edelman for years, but it recently seems like they’re really stepping it up a notch, because they have a ton of great pumps out right now. I’m particularly liking this slingback pump (available in black, camel, a two tone white/camel, and a zebra stripe). The camel in particular looks … Read More about Coffee Break – Orly Slingback