Are skirts and dresses unprofessional? What if you have a boss who has a firm opinion, one way or the other? What if you have a boss who forbids YOU from wearing dresses and skirts, when other women in the office can and do? Reader A wonders… I recently started a new job in a creative … Read More about Are Skirts and Dresses Unprofessional?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Sunmosa Ponte’ Seam Detail Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love a good discount, and there’s a ton of Classiques Entier on sale at Nordstrom for 40-60% off. This simple sheath dress (and its sleeved version) is now 40% off, in both the blue pictured as well as simple … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Sunmosa Ponte’ Seam Detail Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Long-Sleeve Dress With Keyhole Back
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love. This. Dress. I’m not sure how I feel about the head-to-toe red, but the fact that I’m on the fence about it says it’s probably worth trying. But the dress — oh, the dress! Love the wide bateau neckline, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Long-Sleeve Dress With Keyhole Back
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Crest Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve been ogling a number of Trina Turk’s ponte dresses for quite a while, but I don’t think I’ve posted one here. For shame! I love the look of this cap sleeve dress. Love the pleating at the neckline, the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Crest Dress
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted Dolman Sleeve Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Commenter TCFKAG wrote in to recommend this Suzi Chin dress, noting “People are always looking for sleeved dresses, the price is relatively reasonable and I like the colors available.” Nice! I do like this piece (and the 54 mostly positive … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Belted Dolman Sleeve Sheath Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Black Label Cashmere-Blend Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s TPS guest poster, Road Warriorette! Two things are important to me when deciding on a splurge: How fabulous is it? And, can I wear it until I wear it out? I think this cashmere sweater … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Black Label Cashmere-Blend Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Fringe Tweed Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ll call Auntie M – read more about her here. – Kat I love a good tweed. When employed properly, it’s always a classic. This dress … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Fringe Tweed Dress
The “It” Business Dress
What makes a dress professional enough to be the “it” business dress? How do you find it? I’m so so thrilled to introduce today’s guest poster, my friend Yuli Ziv. Not only is she the founder of Style Coalition (a network of fashion bloggers that includes Corporette) but she negotiated the deal between Elle and … Read More about The “It” Business Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Satin-Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m a big fan of Emilio Pucci in general, and I’m particularly loving the dark blues and greens and purples that the designer has out this season. I’m drooling over this silk satin-jersey dress — the vibrant colors would work … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Emilio Pucci Printed Silk Satin-Jersey Dress
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ruched-bodice dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy hump day! Love, love, love the look of this dress from Talbots. The ruching details at the waist look flattering and forgiving, and I like the boatneck and cap sleeves — the whole dress seems designed to narrow your … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ruched-bodice dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Shoulder Ruffle Belted Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I really like this dress from BOSS Black — it has the brand’s classic, simple lines, high quality, and so forth. The only minor thing is the ruffle detail — there’s a “shoulder ruffle visible from the back.” Is it … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Shoulder Ruffle Belted Dress
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love, love, love this herringbone jersey dress from Armani Collezioni. Love the feminine silhouette with a “masculine” pattern, and I think the scoopneck, sleeves, inverted pleats, and concealed back zipper (huzzah!) are perfect for the office. It’s $745 at Saks … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Herringbone Jersey Dress