Update: We still stand by this advice on how short is too short for a skirt at the office — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion on when is a dress too short for work (including what’s a modern length, and if the perfect skirt length is different for … Read More about Poll: How short is too short for a skirt?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Luxe Flannel Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: Classic. Great ladylike length, nice discreet side slit, and made of a comfy wool/spandex flannel? Sign me up. The skirt is $129 at Talbots, available in Baccara Rose (pictured), sand, brown, black, and gray. Luxe flannel pencil skirt Seen … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Luxe Flannel Pencil Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 pencil skirt in double-serge wool
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, Stephanie from Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. I like to think of the past few years as the J.Crew renaissance. After a few years of ho-hum clothes, they are suddenly turning out … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 pencil skirt in double-serge wool
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Leopard Jacquard Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week, we welcome guest poster Becki Singer of Shopping’s My Cardio. This just goes to show there’s fashion everywhere. Not in a million years would I normally suggest Bebe for anything, really, much less work-ready fashion. But this jacquard … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Leopard Jacquard Pencil Skirt
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Bengaline Tab Front Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today’s guest post is from Capitol Hill Style. Thank you for guest posting this week, Belle! There is nothing like the look of a crisp blouse tucked into a simple black skirt. Unfortunately, keeping the blouse from shifting during the … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Bengaline Tab Front Pencil Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Femme’ Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom has a few Rebecca Taylor pencil skirts on sale today. I’m liking this “femme” pencil skirt, which has a ruffled flounce in the back and has some nice seam detailing. Was $225, now marked to $129.90. Rebecca Taylor ‘Femme’ … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Femme’ Pencil Skirt
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I am loving the black and white patterns that are everywhere this season. This pencil skirt from MICHAEL Michael Kors is great — I particularly like the way it’s a ponte knit but looks almost like a tweed from far … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Pencil Skirt
Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
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. Loving the … Read More about Suit of the Week: Armani Collezioni
Thursday’s TPS Report: Floral-Print Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I remember the days when White House | Black Market only sold black and white items — but it seems like the past few seasons they have been incorporating a bit of one color into each collection. This season it’s … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Floral-Print Pencil Skirt
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Marocain Crepe Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! For today’s splurge, we’re liking this investment piece — a dead simple pencil skirt from St. John Collection, with interesting vertical panels in front, made of Marocain crepe. Lovely. It’s available at Nordstrom for preorder for $495. St. … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Marocain Crepe Pencil Skirt
Thursday’s TPS Report: Pencil Skirt With Ruffle Hem
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. A number of Classiques Entier items seem to have hit the sales racks at Nordstrom, including this simple pencil skirt. I like the slight A-line shape to it, and the fact that it’s a “soft, lightweight flannel” fabric (with a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Pencil Skirt With Ruffle Hem
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Moss tweed pencil skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. J.Crew has a number of cute tweed pencil skirts right now. We like this one, “crafted in a deliciously nubby navy and green tweed with touches of purple throughout” — allegedly inspired by Vermeer. As with any tweed, we’d wear … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Moss tweed pencil skirt