Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I recently had the opportunity to check out the new American Living collection, and this top caught my eye — made of super soft t-shirt material, it strikes me as a comfy but attractive piece to layer beneath blazers and … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffle Front Top
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 52 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break: Glades Pump
Coffee Break | 6pm.com· Endless· Sales· slingbacks· zNordstrom
This shoe first caught my eye at Nordstrom — I loved the classic look with the unusual greenish color (and 5 glowing reviews). After a closer look it appears that the color is just a black calfskin — but hey, a classic comfortable black slingback is still something of a find! At Nordstrom, the shoes … Read More about Coffee Break: Glades Pump
Updated: Feb 6, 2023 183 Comments · by Kat
Open Thread: Thoughts on Bathing
After-Work Activities· Business Etiquette· Lifestyle· Personal Care· Professionalism | open threads
2018 Update: We still think this is a fascinating conversation about thoughts on bathing — you may also want to check out our more recent post where we asked the readers how often they wash their hair. A few days ago the NYT had an interesting article about people who don’t shower regularly. Reading it, … Read More about Open Thread: Thoughts on Bathing
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Central Park West Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thurday! Today I’m loving this interesting sweater from Central Park West. Love the ribbing at the shoulders, the shawl collar, and the low buttons — I’d probably wear this open, perhaps with a pencil skirt or something sleek beneath … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Central Park West Cardigan
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 21 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor Wool Sateen
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, 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’m loving the menswear-inspired … Read More about Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor Wool Sateen
Updated: Nov 8, 2020 77 Comments · by Kat
How to Handle Personal Phone Calls at Work (And: How to Plan Your Wedding During Office Hours)
Business Etiquette· Career· No Time· Professionalism | How to Handle Wedding Etiquette at Work· lunch hour· personal phone calls· professionalism
2020 Update: We still stand by this discussion on making personal calls while you’re on the clock — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to handle necessary personal calls at work, as well as our more recent discussions about how to plan a wedding while working full … Read More about How to Handle Personal Phone Calls at Work (And: How to Plan Your Wedding During Office Hours)