Thursday’s TPS Report: Twill Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader J wrote in a while ago to recommend this dress, which she says she’s been wearing nonstop: “I am a black...
View ArticleFun but Impractical: Shopping for Special Occasions
How do you stock your closet full of “fun” clothes when your time and energy is usually spent in working clothes or lounging clothes? Is there a way to shop for special occasions — on a budget? Reader...
View ArticleCoffee Break: Inside-Out Rockie Small Crossbody Satchel
I’ve posted the Alexander Wang satchel before, but I’m loving this new inside-out take on it — it’s the kind of thing that I suspect would just get nicer and softer with age. It’s still a splurge,...
View ArticleFrugal Friday’s TPS Report: Sheath Dress with Asymmetrical Neckline
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always love an asymmetrical neckline, and I feel like since Black Halo’s Jackie and J.Crew’s Origami Dress...
View ArticleWeekly News Roundup
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View ArticleWeekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. For this week’s weekend recommendation, I thought I’d feature this lovely lace-front tee from the Limited (which is having their semi-annual sale now — lots...
View ArticleSplurge Monday’s TPS Report: Bicolor Techno Cotton Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! Today I’m liking this bicolor cotton dress from Akris punto. I love the yellow/navy combination,...
View ArticleCareer Plans: If, Why, How
Should you have a career plan at all? Why? How should you go about creating a career plan? We’ve talked about how to change careers, and even tried to collect people’s 5-year career goals, but we...
View ArticleCoffee Break: Mint Jetsons Wristlet
If you admire the politics and causes of Toms Shoe Company, but aren’t a big fan of the shoes, never fear: they’re now selling wristlets, bags, and more. (Their Marketplace, established 2013, gives...
View ArticleTuesday’s TPS Report: Fiona Silk Shirt Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Diane von Furstenberg is famous for her wrap dresses, but there are many other cute office-appropriate ones from...
View ArticlePlus-One Style: Dinner at Your Husband’s Boss’s House
What should you wear to your husband’s boss’s dinner party? How does plus-one style (in appearance as well as approach) differ? Reader L wonders… My husband and I are both lawyers in our late (or,...
View ArticleCoffee Break: Vivie Print Scarf
As spring weather s-l-o-w-l-y arrives, now is a great time to swap your cashmere and wool scarves for cotton ones. I’m liking the fun little print on this black scarf from Marc by Marc Jacobs — I think...
View ArticleWednesday’s TPS Report: Stretch Tweed Zipper Multicolor Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This stretch tweed jacket from Kay Unger looks absolutely lovely — I love the soft combination of colors, the...
View ArticleTales from the Wallet: How to Invest $10K
How should you invest $10K? Readers were talking about this on our money roadmap post, and I thought it might be helpful to talk about more. Maybe you’ve recently gotten a bonus or small inheritance…...
View ArticleSuit of the Week: Reiss
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 for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get...
View ArticleThursday’s TPS Report: Sloan Sheath
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve been eyeing this Sloan Sheath from BR for a few weeks now — it comes in multiple colors, multiple sizes...
View ArticleHow to Play “Closet”
How do you “shop your closet”? It’s frequent advice from stylists and fashion magazines — but what does it really mean? I’ve noted before that one of my favorite weekend activities has always been to...
View ArticleCoffee Break: Florisa Pointy Toe Pump
We’ve seen a lot of shoes like this over the past few years, but this one may be one of my favorites. First, I like the fact that the shoe is made from printed leather, not satin, tweed, or plastic. I...
View ArticleFrugal Friday’s TPS Report: Black Check Pencil Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I like the look of this black check pencil dress, available at Dorothy Perkins in sizes 2-18. It...
View ArticleWeekly News Update
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