Elected Official
Venna Sheath Dress (Reiss, $360)
Hill Staffer
Tahari Pleated Sheath (Nordstrom, $129)
This is a great dress to finish out the summer with and carry you into the fall. It could be worn to work, an after work event or a not-quite-cocktail wedding. Great neckline and lots of style for under-$150.
Paid Intern
Tulip Dress with Cowl Neck (Asos, $41–comes in three colors)
I love stocking stuffers. They are the best part of Christmas. There’s just nothing quite like an affordable gift that’s funny or useful or chic (or maybe all three). So here is Part One of my stocking stuffer gift guides, where nothing costs more than $30.
In the name of fiscal responsibility, I’m taking a shopping respite through the end of the year. When you write a fashion blog, not shopping is like being a person on a diet who moves into a McDonald’s. But I’m determined to flex some self-discipline now that my holiday shopping is done.
Since my daughter was born, Amazon has claimed so much of my money that I had to buy stock just to get some of it back. Between the formula, onesies, fruit pouches, diapers, wipes, and ever evolving list of baby development gear, I could not survive without Prime. My husband no longer notices the […]
I love stocking stuffers. They are the best part of Christmas. There’s just nothing quite like an affordable gift that’s funny or useful or chic (or maybe all three). So here is Part One of my stocking stuffer gift guides, where nothing costs more than $30.
In the name of fiscal responsibility, I’m taking a shopping respite through the end of the year. When you write a fashion blog, not shopping is like being a person on a diet who moves into a McDonald’s. But I’m determined to flex some self-discipline now that my holiday shopping is done.
Since my daughter was born, Amazon has claimed so much of my money that I had to buy stock just to get some of it back. Between the formula, onesies, fruit pouches, diapers, wipes, and ever evolving list of baby development gear, I could not survive without Prime. My husband no longer notices the […]
I started this blog in 2008 to provide guidance to the thousands of Capitol Hill staffers who needed to dress for professional jobs on government salaries. Over 15 years of blogging, some questions have proved eternal — the best tights, what to wear to a formal event, makeup tips for women who don’t want to […]
LOVE that these have sleeves! Am always on the hunt for work dresses that aren't sleeveless.
Can you please advise on this Asos dress or any of the Asos clothes you have featured on your site? I have heard conflicting reviews online but would like to get your opinion of Asos? Have you ever purchased from them and if so what do you think of them?
Thanks and love your site!
I've been eying a very similar red Calvin Klein sheath that's been popping up at Nordstrom Rack, etc, but I've been worried that it's too bold for my heavily-male defense-industry office. What are your thoughts Belle? If you're every looking for a topic, I'd love to hear your thoughts in general on color trends and varying workplaces.