Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For some reason I tend to forget about Of Mercer, but they’re up there with MM.LaFleur in terms of interesting, small workwear companies run by women who’ve actually worked in real offices. This dress looks lovely — fluttery but still … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Cornelia Dress
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Gift Idea and Open Thread: The Best Books for Gifts
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The Stone Sky caught my eye after the NYT reviewed the series of which it’s a part (the Broken Earth trilogy) as the “fantasy trilogy that changed the game,” not in the least because the female author, N.K. Jemisin, became the first black writer to win the Hugo Award for best novel. I’m excited to read … Read More about Gift Idea and Open Thread: The Best Books for Gifts
Updated: Oct 30, 2018 60 Comments · by Kat
Swearing at Work: Yea or Nay?
Here’s a fun question for today: are you for or against swearing at work? Do you think less of colleagues and bosses who do it — or does context matter (e.g., you’re only against it if someone is swearing out of anger or swearing around little kids (or older colleagues)?) Or does your vocabulary rival … Read More about Swearing at Work: Yea or Nay?
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Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Paisley-Print Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve seen a lot of gorgeous velvet blazers over the years, but this dark green, paisley-print blazer at Brooks Brothers may be one of my favorites. I love the color and the print, and I think in general it looks … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Paisley-Print Velvet Shawl-Collar Jacket
Updated: Oct 30, 2018 182 Comments · by Kat
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. What’s your favorite red lip, ladies (whether a power red, an everyday red, or a holiday red?) I keep trying to find one that works with my colors, has a consistency I like, and stays put without fading — and I find myself drawn to this Lip Magnet … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
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Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. The Cut offers its take on fashion lines by women for women—Apiece Apart, Nili Lotan, Maryam Nassir Zadeh, Doen, and Jenni Kayne—which have looks that include caftans, oversize sweaters, elastic-waist trousers, roomy … Read More about Weekly News Update