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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | March 19, 2024

Work Outfit: A Cool Trench

When I was 24, I had my first real job in D.C. and a few hundred extra dollars burning a hole in my pocket. I came out of the Chinatown metro to find that the Benetton (RIP) was having a spring sale. I strolled out of the store with a black wrap dress, a khaki […]

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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | March 5, 2024

Professional Style: Back in Black

For all my ladies who still commute to an office every day. For the girls whose dress codes weren’t relaxed post-pandemic. For the women who still need to dress like it’s 2019. This post is for you.

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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | February 28, 2024

Office-Casual Outfit: Spring Plaids

Are you headed into the office tomorrow? Don’t know what to wear? Transitioning a wardrobe from home to the office, and winter to spring is a double whammy. What fits? What looks good? What’s “springy” but not going to be cold? Well, this outfit is perfect for that.

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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | February 28, 2024

Office-Casual Outfit: Spring Plaids

Are you headed into the office tomorrow? Don’t know what to wear? Transitioning a wardrobe from home to the office, and winter to spring is a double whammy. What fits? What looks good? What’s “springy” but not going to be cold? Well, this outfit is perfect for that.

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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | February 14, 2024

The Range: Sleeveless Blouses

If your work wardrobe consists of blazers and cardigans, a good selection of sleeveless blouses can carry your toppers further. Here are several that caught my eye, all under-$125.

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Career Style, Posts, Style, Work | February 8, 2024

Two Ways: Styling a Striped Shirt

Striped shirts are a great piece for seasonal transitions. They’re classic, easy to wear and can be styled in any number of ways. Here are two outfits for WFH and a professional office.

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Career Style, Posts, Style | January 10, 2024

Working 9-to-5: Blazers for Work

While most of my work days are spent in denim and slippers, I know that isn’t the case for every woman who reads this blog.  With ‘return to the office’ in full effect for many lawyers, staffers, and corporate girlies, I would be remised if my own “workwear” needs pushed me to abandon the ladies […]

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Career Style, Posts, Style | January 10, 2024

Working 9-to-5: Blazers for Work

While most of my work days are spent in denim and slippers, I know that isn’t the case for every woman who reads this blog.  With ‘return to the office’ in full effect for many lawyers, staffers, and corporate girlies, I would be remised if my own “workwear” needs pushed me to abandon the ladies […]

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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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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 | 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 | 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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