Ann Taylor Tropical Wool One Button Jacket | Corporette
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Can You Wear A Tropical Wool Suit in the Winter?

Are suits made from tropical wool acceptable to wear during the winter, or are they only designed for cooling you down in hot summer weather? And how does the suit color factor in? Reader P wonders… I bought a dark navy colored suit last year from J. Crew in tropical wool, and I am wondering if it…

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A Weatherproof Tote for Work
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A Weatherproof Tote for Work

2017 Update: We still stand by some of this advice on how to weatherproof your work tote, but I just saw a much better solution: a $20 handbag raincoat.  Is it possible to find a weatherproof work tote — a stylish, quality bag for work that won’t be ruined by bad weather? How can you protect your bag…

How to Wear a Vest at the Office

How to Wear a Vest at the Office

If you’re thinking of adding women’s vests to your workwear wardrobe, what’s the best way to wear them at the office? And where can you buy vests for women in the first place? Reader K wonders how to wear a vest at the office… I work at a relatively conservative-dressing law firm, and I’ve seen a few women,…