British retailer Reiss is having an incredible sale. Their clothes are sophisticated and modern. They also have a great balance of work, casual and cocktail attire. Here are some of the many pieces that caught my eye and/or my wallet.
Helena Off-the-Shoulder Sweater ($172)
Portland Dusty Blue Dress ($236)
Add this pencil skirt to make a gorgeous dark-plum suit.
A girlfriend texted me Saturday with a question that was uniquely D.C. Her office is no longer suits and sheath dresses, but it’s not jeans and athleisure either. “Can an office be ‘semi-formal’?,” she pondered. “What do I wear for that?!” Enter the shirtdress, the solution for summer.
Welcome to the warm weather months. Outside, you will roast. Inside, you will freeze. The air conditioning will be your constant nemesis, as it “conditions” the air to a temperature that is primarily suitable for men. Luckily, this cardigan can keep you warm even when your fiery resentment wanes.
Nora Ephron was right: I feel bad about my neck. As I move through my forties, the creases have turned into chasms. The skin sags like a pair of sweatpants with aging elastic. It’s not great. But it’s just a natural part of getting older. Over the past year, it feels like I’ve tried every […]
A girlfriend texted me Saturday with a question that was uniquely D.C. Her office is no longer suits and sheath dresses, but it’s not jeans and athleisure either. “Can an office be ‘semi-formal’?,” she pondered. “What do I wear for that?!” Enter the shirtdress, the solution for summer.
Welcome to the warm weather months. Outside, you will roast. Inside, you will freeze. The air conditioning will be your constant nemesis, as it “conditions” the air to a temperature that is primarily suitable for men. Luckily, this cardigan can keep you warm even when your fiery resentment wanes.
Nora Ephron was right: I feel bad about my neck. As I move through my forties, the creases have turned into chasms. The skin sags like a pair of sweatpants with aging elastic. It’s not great. But it’s just a natural part of getting older. Over the past year, it feels like I’ve tried every […]
This week has been an absolute bear, so let’s reach into the reader mail bag and answer some questions. And let’s start with a post about affordable summer bags.
I have the Ricca jacket and it is beautiful. I found that the matching trousers were a better choice than the skirt, which had strange seaming on the hips. The Reiss sales associate agreed! Also, a word to those unfamiliar with Reiss sizing: I usually size up one size in dresses and bottoms, but take my normal size in tops. The cut is slim and straight, much like other European brands.
I have been eyeing a few things, but when I went and looked, the prices on the sale items were the same as they have been for quite some time. Is there a coupon for this incredible sale or something? What am I missing?
I haven’t looked at Reiss in a while, so maybe the sale is just new to me?
That shall neck jacket! File under things I need!
Oh man, that off-the-shoulder sweater looks so great to snuggle on the couch in. Too bad I’d be the only one to see it, so it wouldn’t really be worth spending that much.
I love this shawl neck jacket. Any suggestions for a similar plus size version (or at least one that goes past UK size 10)?
I love the look of Reiss, but sizing is super hard. They only go up to UK size 14 in most items (US size 10), and the cut isn’t the best for curves. So, even if I am generally a size 10, I can’t wear many of their dresses. I loved their white coat this season, but it just didn’t fit in the bust. Very disappointing.