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
Coffee Break: Pave Flower Pearl Pin
A beautiful brooch is one of our favorite ways to go from desk to dinner because it adds a bit of glamour to even the most basic of outfits. Furthermore, the brooch can be a great investment because it can be used in so many ways — worn in your hair, used to secure a … Read More about Coffee Break: Pave Flower Pearl Pin
Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton/Wool Stretch Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this simple cotton/wool stretch skirt, on sale from Brooks Brothers. It’s a very classic A-line with a modest cut, and we think it would look great with a cardigan or a slightly feminine blouse. We like that the … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cotton/Wool Stretch Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Charmeuse Herringbone Print Shirt Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this silk charmeuse herringbone dress from Brooks Brothers which, we think, shows how a shirt dress can be uber classic, feminine, and graceful. (As opposed to oh so many dresses out there right now that look like … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Charmeuse Herringbone Print Shirt Dress
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Non-Iron Fitted Bold Textured Stripe French Cuff Dress Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s TPS was suggested (independently) by readers LPC and N: this lovely classic, non-iron, fitted shirt from Brooks Brothers. There are quite a few on sale at the moment in the “clearance” section and in stores — and with the … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Non-Iron Fitted Bold Textured Stripe French Cuff Dress Shirt
Thursday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Toursade Necklace
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader C wrote in to alert us to the great steals in the Brooks Brothers’ clearance section. Beautiful scarves, wraps and jewelry — including this lovely chunky necklace. Ten rows of resin beads means it’s a statement piece, without being … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Toursade Necklace
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. We’re loving the fit, … Read More about Suit of the Week
Poll – How Casual A T-shirt Can Be Worn Beneath a Suit?
Last week, we were surprised to see comments saying that a t-shirt is not appropriate to be worn beneath a suit, and we thought, a) perhaps we’re talking about different things, or b) perhaps we’re terribly wrong. So we thought we’d explore. For our $.02: Agreed, agreed, you can’t wear a Yeah Yeah Yeahs concert … Read More about Poll – How Casual A T-shirt Can Be Worn Beneath a Suit?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Merino Silk Cashmere Cable Turtleneck
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Warmer days are … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Merino Silk Cashmere Cable Turtleneck
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Widestripe Wool
Unintentionally, today is a Brooks Brothers kind of a day. We like this wool suit (super 110s) and its unusual wide stripe pattern — it’s distinctive yet traditional at the same time. The Widestripe Wool Three-Button Jacket is available for $398, the Widestripe Wool Skirt is $188, and there are two kinds of matching pants … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers Widestripe Wool
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Cashmere Twinset
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Ok, stick with … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Brooks Brothers’ Cashmere Twinset