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Style, Work, Work From Home | August 15, 2023

Tuesday Outfit: A Late Summer WFH Look

I’m working from home, and I don’t love it.  I am the person who likes to get dressed for work, get in my car, commute in, grab a coffee, and go to the office.  I like being around people.  I like grabbing lunch. I like having a separate work space.  WFH is not for me, […]

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Style, Work | August 14, 2023

Ask the Editor: An Outfit for the ‘Cool’ Boss

When you’ve been a direct report for most of your career, making the transition to manager is a challenge.  One of the most visible ways to send the “manager” message is with your clothing.  Dressing just a bit nicer than you staff can help visually remind people that you are their supervisor.  But what happens […]

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Style, Work, Work From Home | August 7, 2023

Five Essential Work from Home Tops

When COVID came, there was a period where no one knew how to dress.  And for a brief time, during our national depression, anything was acceptable.  Pajamas, workout clothes, tie-dye sweat suits…we were all just in survival mode.  But just because you’re working from home, doesn’t mean you can’t still look professional, even if you’re […]

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Style, Work, Work From Home | August 7, 2023

Five Essential Work from Home Tops

When COVID came, there was a period where no one knew how to dress.  And for a brief time, during our national depression, anything was acceptable.  Pajamas, workout clothes, tie-dye sweat suits…we were all just in survival mode.  But just because you’re working from home, doesn’t mean you can’t still look professional, even if you’re […]

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Career Style, Style | July 20, 2023

Work from Home Pants from Athleta

My mother is to blame for this.  Whatever anyone tells you about Terri — kind, generous, doting grandmother — she is also a pusher of athleisure wear.  Athleta pants and tops in particular.  And finally, after two years, she convinced me to buy a pair of wide leg, cropped pants “just to try.”

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Style, Work | July 10, 2023

Seven Work Blouses for Under-$125

Even though we are still coping with the heat of July, retailers will soon try to sell us sweaters while we slog through the dog days of summer.  This asynchronous practice is based on an ancient retail model, where shoppers custom ordered clothes for next season months in advance.  But in a world of fast […]

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Career Style, Style, Work | April 27, 2023

Work Dress Week: A Printed Sheath Dress

My work dress wardrobe has become a bit dark.  Lots of black.  Lots of navy.  So I thought I would add a great print in a work-friendly color palette to liven things up.

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Career Style, Style, Work | April 27, 2023

Work Dress Week: A Printed Sheath Dress

My work dress wardrobe has become a bit dark.  Lots of black.  Lots of navy.  So I thought I would add a great print in a work-friendly color palette to liven things up.

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Style, Work | April 19, 2023

Shoe Week: A Warm Weather Work Shoe

Yesterday, I left the house and it was 60-degrees.  Sure, it snowed for an hour in the mid-afternoon.  But it was warm when I left.  Warm enough for a pair of spring/summer shoes.

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Career Style, Style | March 13, 2023

Two Ways: Styling a Draped Blouse for Work

One of my wardrobe themes is choosing pieces that are basics with something extra.  A draped blouse takes a standard layering piece and gives a bit more.  Here are two ways to style it for the office, whether your workplace is casual or formal dress.

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Career Style, Style, Work | March 9, 2023

The Four Best: Blazers for Spring

I know, I know. I just said I need more casual clothes, but I spend most of my life at work, so I still need to refresh some items for spring.  Here are some blazers that caught my eye.

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Career Style, Style, Work | March 9, 2023

The Four Best: Blazers for Spring

I know, I know. I just said I need more casual clothes, but I spend most of my life at work, so I still need to refresh some items for spring.  Here are some blazers that caught my eye.

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