If you wear girly clothes, will you be seen as less of a professional? Reader A wonders… I recently parted ways with a company where I was being micromanaged, like my boss didn’t trust me to do anything without his help and supervision. He never said why, but he kept treating me like some incompetent … Read More about When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
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
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Rosette Draped Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re a fan of the draped cardigan, I can’t recommend this cardigan enough. I bought it about eight months ago in the “azalea” color (pictured) because it was on deep discount, and promptly fell in love with it — … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Rosette Draped Cardigan
Coffee Break – Calopha Slingback
Barneys is having some great deals on shoes — including a ton of Manolo Blahniks marked to under $350. Sizes are very limited, but I’m liking, for example, this pink slingback, the Calopha. It’s Manolo Blahnik! Need I say more? It was $850, now marked to $339 at Barneys. Manolo Blahnik Calopha (L-3)
Thursday’s TPS Report: Kate Fit Flannel Tuxedo Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Talbots has a ton, ton, ton of great things on sale right now, including a ton of blazers, skirts, and dresses that are work appropriate. For this morning’s TPS, I’m liking this flannel tuxedo jacket . Love the curvy Kate … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Kate Fit Flannel Tuxedo Jacket
Thursday’s TPS Report: Short Sleeve Pique Modal Wrap Dress With Woven Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lacoste has some great sales going on right now, including a number of very chic dresses. Me, I like this wrap dress, which for some reason strikes me as having a French vibe. The colorblocked version (pictured) is primarily a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Short Sleeve Pique Modal Wrap Dress With Woven Skirt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Juke Box Tweed Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I first saw this jacket a few weeks ago, looking for a Suit of the Week, and every time I come back to it I’m wowed by it — the colors! the shape! the style! It’s just gorgeous. Love the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Juke Box Tweed Jacket
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Woven Silk Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Outnet has a TON of work-appropriate dresses at deep discounts — lovely things like this “rust” silk dress from Dolce & Gabbana. For once I love the keyhole at the neck, the tabs at the shoulders, the cap sleeves, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Woven Silk Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Raw Edge Collar Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love the super-saturated fuschia color of this jacket — what fun. The raw-edge detail on the lapels is beautiful, and I like the ruffled, three-quarter length cuffs. I’d wear it with a sedate sheath dress or pair of trousers, or … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Raw Edge Collar Jacket
Workwear Hall of Fame: Seamed Knit Skirt (aka The Skirt)
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yesterday, readers were singing the praises of this great seamed knit skirt from Nordstrom — love that it comes in 6 colors (including fever pink, pictured, as well as black, gray, “grapevine” purple, “cadet” blue, and “chalet” green). It’s fully-lined, … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Seamed Knit Skirt (aka The Skirt)
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Printed Pleat Neck Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Today I’m digging this abstract, crosshatchy printed silk blouse from Urban Outfitters. Love the silk, the pleats, the button at the back of the neck, and the slightly puffed sleeves — I always think that type of sleeve … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Printed Pleat Neck Silk Blouse
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Trim Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is a great basic for in-between weather because you can layer it with a cardigan or jacket, but you don’t look like you forgot your outfit if you get hot and take it off. We like the variety of … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Ruffled Trim Tee