Wondering what to wear beneath unlined suit pants and other unlined women’s dress pants? We’ve got some great ideas for you…
The Hunt: Great Cashmere Sweaters
2019 Update: Hunting for stylish cashmere sweaters? You may want to check out our most recent roundup, with tons of classic cashmere sweaters 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 or replacing one you’ve worn into … Read More about The Hunt: Great Cashmere Sweaters
How to Interview in a Snowstorm
Your perfect interview outfit may go out the window if you happen to be interviewing in the middle of a blizzard. Here are our best tips for how to interview in a snowstorm!
The Hunt: Strappy 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: Strappy Pumps
Beauty Wednesday: Moisturizers for Dry Winter Skin
I thought my dry skin last year was pregnancy-related, but I’m finding that I really do need extra moisture on my face. I haven’t yet taken the plunge on something serious like La Mer in part because I really like my affordable Burt’s Bee’s option. It’s 99% natural, moisturizes with “Royal Jelly,” which Amazon describes … Read More about Beauty Wednesday: Moisturizers for Dry Winter Skin
Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to look professional but stay warm in a freezing office, but you may also want to check out our most recent thoughts on what to wear to work in the winter. How should you dress this winter when you work at a freezing office, and your … Read More about Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office
Are Patterned Tights Appropriate at the Office?
Are patterned tights appropriate for work? Readers weighed in with a poll…
Hair Masks for Busy Women
As the weather is getting cooler and the air is getting dryer, I thought now might be a great time to talk about hair masks. I really got into them while pregnant with my second son — my skin was super dry, and my hair seemed to be too — so these are all ones … Read More about Hair Masks for Busy Women
The Hunt: Strappy 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: Strappy Pumps
The Hunt: Wool Coats
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: Wool Coats
What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
Today’s reader mail is from a reader who wonders what to wear to a business casual networking event — in the winter. Obviously, a lot of companies and networking groups have parties for students over the holidays — I can remember attending more than a few in my younger years. The perennial question, as Reader … Read More about What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
The Best Wool Flannel Pants for Women to Wear to Work
2019 Update: We still think these are some awesome wool flannel pants for women — and we’ve updated this page with some new picks for the best warm wool flannel pants for women! You can also check out our latest roundup of the best warm women’s dress pants for the office. Sure, we all know … Read More about The Best Wool Flannel Pants for Women to Wear to Work