2018 Update: We still think this is a great roundup of stylish pencil skirts, but you may also want to check out our more recent roundup of pencil skirts for 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 … Read More about The Hunt: Stylish Pencil Skirts
Are Skirts and Dresses Unprofessional?
Are skirts and dresses unprofessional? What if you have a boss who has a firm opinion, one way or the other? What if you have a boss who forbids YOU from wearing dresses and skirts, when other women in the office can and do? Reader A wonders… I recently started a new job in a creative … Read More about Are Skirts and Dresses Unprofessional?
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Vanora Wave Printed Skirt
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, Road Warriorette! Anytime I need something fun and inexpensive, or a piece with a vintage twist, I go to ShopRuche. They have fantastic bargain finds, from their clothes to their jewelry to … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Vanora Wave Printed Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Glazed Lace Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ll call Auntie M – read more about her here. – Kat I am a sucker for what I call the “polished vintage” look, and this … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Glazed Lace Pencil Skirt
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Crinkle Stripe Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love the pattern on this skirt. It’s black and white with slightly wavy vertical stripes — so it is flattering, versatile, and interesting. Yes please! There is a matching short-sleeved jacket for it, which looks really cute for a … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Crinkle Stripe Skirt
Thursday’s TPS Report: Shetland Wool Plaid Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This time of the year is always a great time to stock up on classic, timeless items that are now on deep discount simply because the weather is getting warmer. Take this skirt, for example: it’s never going to be … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Shetland Wool Plaid Skirt
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Kylie Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I really like this ombre jacquard skirt from Kate Spade New York, on sale at Zappos today. The pattern is less obviously horizontal than a lot of the stripes we’re seeing this season, and, I think, more flattering. I’d wear … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Kylie Skirt
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)
Suit of the Week: Halogen
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. It’s not often that … Read More about Suit of the Week: Halogen
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Ribbon-Stripe Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Neiman Marcus is having some crazy sales in its sales section. For the most part, only lucky sizes are left, but boy are they lucky! I am loving this ribbon-striped skirt from Lela Rose, which looks like it could be … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Ribbon-Stripe Skirt
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Merona Jersey Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This skirt is only $15, sure, but the reviews are glowing — particularly from curvy women. They say it’s comfortable, wearable year-round, and washable: sounds good to me. It’s available in brown (pictured), black, and gray for $14.99 (with free … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Merona Jersey Skirt
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Charter Club Skirt, A-Line Printed
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We don’t usually go for polyester skirts, but something about this one is calling to us — love the lattice print, the A-line, the at-the-knee length — it all seems lovely (especially for the price). We’d wear it with a … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Charter Club Skirt, A-Line Printed
