If you’re back in the office and hunting for the perfect thing to wear with navy skirts, let me introduce you to an old favorite…
The Hunt: Wine-Colored Shoes for Work
The Hunt: Purple Heels for the Office
Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a … Read More about The Hunt: Purple Heels for the Office
The Hunt: Purple Pumps
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Purple Pumps
The Hunt: Purple Pumps to Wear to Work
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Purple Pumps to Wear to Work
Coffee Break – Closed-Toe Slip-Ons
Oooh: I first spied these in the black/gray/blue combo, but when I saw the purple I knew it was fate: I love these purple pumps from Fornarina. I love the way the purple leather details wrap around the front of the shoe — almost as if it were a peep toe, but I believe this … Read More about Coffee Break – Closed-Toe Slip-Ons
Coffee Break – Undine Pump
Nice: This basic 3″ heel has good reviews at Zappos, Endless, and Amazon, it’s available in a zillion colors, and it’s on sale — at least, many of the colors are. I like the purple suede version, of course. The heel is $105 at full price, but the price dips as low as $47.05 depending … Read More about Coffee Break – Undine Pump
Coffee Break – Misty Pump
Reader E wrote in to recommend this lovely purple pump, noting “I first got this one at Nordstrom Rack in the grey which has blue tones in the croc pattern. Really bridged the gap in my shoes from the too-staid, too-parochial navy pump and plain grey ones. Loved it so much, found the purple suede … Read More about Coffee Break – Misty Pump
Coffee Break – Haya Pump
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For those of you who like a high heel (4″ with no platform), this one is for you — and I’m drooling over it. We all know I love a good purple pump, and this one seems particularly lovely — … Read More about Coffee Break – Haya Pump
Coffee Break – Fierce Pump
Love these dark purple eel skin pumps from RSVP. Like the slight point to the toes, as well as the high heel (3.75 inches), and the price. Note that for some reason several customer reviews mention a bad odor with the shoes — so be sure to air them out (I would also imagine it … Read More about Coffee Break – Fierce Pump
Surprise Basics for Women’s Workwear
2021 Update: Check out our latest discussion about workwear workhorses! Reader S has a question about which wardrobe items become surprise basics for the working woman… Would love to hear you and readers share which pieces have unexpectedly come into your regular wardrobe rotation. For example, I know that you’ve found purple pumps to be … Read More about Surprise Basics for Women’s Workwear
Coffee Break – Prixie Pump
Wow – some great deals on this magenta pump from Pour La Victoire, which I’ve long admired (and am actually surprised I haven’t posted before). I like the little ribbon detail on the vamp, the reasonable 2.5″ heel, and the high comfort ratings. I’m always a fan of a purple pump (great for navy, black, … Read More about Coffee Break – Prixie Pump
The Hunt: The Purple Pump
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: The Purple Pump
