Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this simple boiled wool jacket from Nordstrom. The boiled wool will hold its shape better than other sweater-y type fabrics, and the purple color strikes us as very flattering. We’d throw it on top of a sheath dress, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Classiques Entier Belted Boiled Wool Jacket
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: St. John’s Fringe-Trim Tweed Knit Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow — gorgeous tweed jacket from St. John’s. We love the fit of it, the delicate fringe outlining the collar, and the simple black buttons. We’d wear it, most likely, as shown — with black trousers and a black top. … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: St. John’s Fringe-Trim Tweed Knit Blazer
Suit of the Week
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Reader E wrote to … Read More about Suit of the Week
Thursday’s TPS Report: Maggy London Starburst Ponte Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This strikes us as a great fall dress. It’s past Labor Day, so the deep purple color is perfect for the season. The sleeves aren’t too long or short for the sometimes-hot-sometimes-freezing weather, and the neckline and cut is flattering. … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Maggy London Starburst Ponte Knit Dress
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Sun Disk Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Labor Day sales have begun, including great discounts at Saks and Nordstrom’s. We like this Nanette Lepore silk top which would, we think, look elegant and graceful even if you wanted to put a camisole beneath it. We’d wear it … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Silk Sun Disk Top
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Athleta’s Sweet Escape Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We love this basic top with pintuck details to wear beneath suits or cardigans–it’s super soft modal, comes in great colors, has lots of sizes left, and is on sale at Gap’s new sister site, Athleta. (Free shipping if you … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Athleta’s Sweet Escape Tee
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Bow-Tie Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic has its 30% Off Friends and Family sale this weekend, and have been sending out e-mails to “good customers.” Some customers (like us) got bar-codes for in-store use; others got coupon codes valid for one online use. One … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Bow-Tie Top
Reader Mail: What color shoes, other than black, can I wear?
Today’s reader is tired of her black shoes… I wear black shoes far too often, including with grey slacks. Do you have any guidance on shoe colors and recommendations on what should go with grey? Well, our love of purple shoes is well documented — really, they’re great with navy, gray, beige, and even a … Read More about Reader Mail: What color shoes, other than black, can I wear?