2018 Update: We still love this gorgeous navy suit from Reiss, but since it’s sold out here are some other options: budget / investment suit / plus size suit! If you’re new here, welcome — take a look at our entire guide to suits for women as well as our guide to comfortable heels — and you … Read More about Suit of the Week: Reiss
How to Wear Black and Navy Together
Can you wear black and navy together? What about a dark blue pinstriped blazer — how can you mix that with black suiting pieces? Reader D wonders: I scored a dark blue (navy ish) pinstripe pant suit, but then realised that pant suits don’t really suit me. Which shades of blue go well with a … Read More about How to Wear Black and Navy Together
Suit of the Week: Trina Turk
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. Oooo: love … Read More about Suit of the Week: Trina Turk
Coffee Break – Code Pumps
It fees like a good cordovan/burgundy pump can be impossible to find — but it’s a great basic color to have in your wardrobe because it’s one of the few colors that everyone agrees goes with navy. I like these 3″ pumps from Seychelles, which look like a classic anyway — sure enough Zappos has … Read More about Coffee Break – Code Pumps
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Dress Fer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Mango has lots (and lots) of great sales going on right now, including a number of dresses marked to around $50. For the office, I like this striped shift dress, with an asymmetrical neckline. Love that the black belt looks … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Dress Fer
Reader mail: Feeling black and blue…
2015 Update: Check out our latest thoughts about how to wear black and navy together. Reader T writes in with this request… Could we please have a discussion about wearing blue/ navy with black? Today I’m wearing a navy sheath dress with grayish/black tights, black shoes, black belt and a gray cardigan. I feel like … Read More about Reader mail: Feeling black and blue…