We love a good deal on a basic, like this lovely leather belt from Brooks Brothers. (Incidentally, there seem to be a lot of great deals to be had on shoes and accessories at BB right now.) This belt was $128, now $38 (size M only). Buffalo Thin Belt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Silk Mesh Scoopneck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this take on the black dress for the office — the geometric patterns seem interesting and cool without being too wild, and the neckline, empire waist, and ladylike length are all very flattering. We’d wear it with a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Printed Silk Mesh Scoopneck Dress
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ponte Split Neck Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Target has so many cute office-appropriate dresses right now that we actually had trouble deciding which we wanted to link to today. Ultimately, we’re going with this split-neck one because we think it would be the most universally flattering. It’s … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ponte Split Neck Dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Mini-Dot Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today we’re liking this silk blouse from White House|Black Market. We like how it’s on-trend with the ruffles down the front, but it strikes us more wearable than a lot of the blouses we’ve seen out there this season. We … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Mini-Dot Blouse
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Kalia Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this interesting skirt from Elie Tahari. The ruching across the front, paired with the dead simple back, strikes us as an interesting yet professional addition to the work wardrobe. It’s $202 at Zappos Couture, available in sizes 6 … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Kalia Skirt
Suit of the Week
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. First: Applause to a … Read More about Suit of the Week
Coffee Break: Bruno Magli Contursi Pump
Oooh — great basic black pump from Bruno Magli on sale at Endless. Classic, with positive reviews — the leather looks particularly supple to us. They were $325, now $190, available at Endless. Bruno Magli Women’s Contursi Pump,Black
Coffee Break: Taryn Rose Sirena Patent Loafer
Endless has some great sales going on right now, including a fair amount of Taryn Rose shoes. We like these simple black patent loafers — we particularly like the teeny heel and the very slight point to the toe. They were $395, now $225; still available in sizes 6.5-9.5. Taryn Rose Women’s Sirena Patent Loafer … Read More about Coffee Break: Taryn Rose Sirena Patent Loafer
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pleat-neck 3/4 sleeve top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Great, simple top from Banana Republic with lovely pleats at the neckline and a flattering empire waist. We like the idea of wearing it under a cardigan, hopefully with a similar neckline, for a layered look. It’s $32, and is … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pleat-neck 3/4 sleeve top
Coffee Break: Roselena Tote
If you’ve been on the hunt for a basic black leather tote bag, we think this bag nails it — big enough for most size docs, helpful zippers and pockets — and on sale. Nice. Was $398, now down to $290. Francesco Biasia Roselena Tote (Note that Zappos has it in blue, also, albeit at … Read More about Coffee Break: Roselena Tote
Suit of the Week
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. Alrighty — the gods … Read More about Suit of the Week
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Deco Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this “deco” dress from Le Train Bleu — we like the ruching, the starburst pattern, the slight boatneck, and the unusual sleeves. We’d wear it with an opera-length necklace or brooch, and perhaps suede pumps with a bit … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Deco Dress