top with peplum detail

Thursday’s Workwear Report: V-Neck Peplum Top

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This V-neck peplum top continually catches my eye at Nordstrom, so I’m finally ordering it — I think it’ll look great with wide, loose trousers over the summer, as well as with pencil skirts and skinnier pants. (Know your office…

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Coffee Break: Foulard Floral Silk Cummerbund

Coffee Break: Foulard Floral Silk Cummerbund

Awww, an obi/cummerbund belt. I was always quite fond of this look, but must admit I identify it as being from the late ’00s — so I’m extra psyched to see Helmut Lang do a floral silk version. Menswear vibes! A flattering waist-cinching look! Feeling extra trendy by wearing Helmut Lang! I see no downsides…

Coffee Break: Coil Threader Earring

Coffee Break: Coil Threader Earring

If you hate posts as much as I do, you may like these affordable “threader” earrings from Urban Outfitters. (In the picture they’re the one in the bottom part of the model’s earlobe, not the top.) They look comfortable, elegant in a really modern way. They’re $45. Luv Aj Vertigo Coil Threader Earring Psst: Bloomingdale’s just…