Hunting for some new blouses to wear under suits with a modern, minimal vibe? There are a TON of great options under $100…
The Hunt: Modern Blouses for Suits
The Hunt: White Tops for Spring
2019 Update: This post was originally published in 2016, but we’ve updated our favorite white tops for work as of Feb. 2019 — see below! Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into … Read More about The Hunt: White Tops for Spring
Stylish Tops for Under Suits
We try to keep our major shopping guides updated regularly, but sometimes they need a major overhaul — that’s been the case for our Guide to the Best Tops for Under Women’s Suits for a while now. I’m proud to say we’ve finally done it — you can check it out here. In the meantime, … Read More about Stylish Tops for Under Suits
The Hunt: The Best Sleeveless Tops, Shells, and Blouses for Work
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a … Read More about The Hunt: The Best Sleeveless Tops, Shells, and Blouses for Work
Opaque White T-Shirts for Work
One of the questions I often see readers asking and discussing is the hunt for the best opaque white t-shirts — and really, why is it so hard to find a t-shirt that isn’t see-through? I thought I’d round up some of the best suggestions I’ve seen over the years… First, what to wear with … Read More about Opaque White T-Shirts for Work
The Best Women’s Dress Shirts
2018 Update: We still stand by these as the best women’s dress shirts — links have been updated below. Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a … Read More about The Best Women’s Dress Shirts
Camisoles Beneath Blouses: White or “Nude”?
Which are the best camisoles to layer beneath sheer blouses? Is a seamless camisole important, or a nude-for-you camisole? Or is a white camisole the best thing under a white blouse? Reader S has a question, and I thought it might be a fun topic because I’ve said before: I am a fan of plain, non-lacy … Read More about Camisoles Beneath Blouses: White or “Nude”?
How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
When interviewing, must you button your shirt all the way to the top? How many buttons are acceptable to leave unbuttoned? Reader S wonders… I am going for an interview at quite a conservative organisation. I have a navy skirt suit and was going to wear a white button up shirt. Do I need to button … Read More about How High to Button Your Shirt for Interviews
When to Tuck Your Blouse
We haven’t talked about when to tuck a blouse in YEARS, and not one but two readers wonder when to tuck your blouse … so let’s discuss. First, reader A wonders about how to make a tucked shirt look more flattering: I recently read a fashion post suggesting that a woman in a professional environment … Read More about When to Tuck Your Blouse
The Hunt: Silk Button-Front Blouses
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Silk Button-Front Blouses
The Best Blouses for the Busty
2018 Update: We still like this roundup of busty blouses, but if you’re a busty professional, you may also want to check out some of our other content, including our most recent roundup of the best dress shirts for women with large breasts. Which are the best blouses for those of us who are on the … Read More about The Best Blouses for the Busty
The Hunt: Button-Down Shirts
2017 Update: All of these button-down tops are in our Workwear Hall of Fame, and links below have been updated — you may also want to check our most recent discussion of the best women’s dress shirts. Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re … Read More about The Hunt: Button-Down Shirts
