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When Is It Time to Stop Wearing Tights and Boots?
When is it time to stop wearing tights to work? What about ankle boots or knee-high boots? Is it determined by date (e.g., Memorial Day), weather, both, or something else? What do you do in the...
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Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
Is there a magical sweater you can buy that is seasonless — great for summer, great for winter, looks luxe, and retains its shape? In general, what do you look for in summer sweaters? Reader N asks: It...
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Beauty Wednesday: Summer Makeup
Ladies, how do you change up your summer makeup? We haven’t talked about this for a few years, (not counting my epic review of tinted lip balm last year), so let’s discuss. Any new products that are...
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Lightweight Pants for Work
Which are the best lightweight pants for a business casual office? For some of us, the warmer months mean biking, hiking, kickball, competing in triathlons, and many more activities that are likely to...
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Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Shuella, “Your Shoe Umbrella”
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less...
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A Weatherproof Tote for Work
Is it possible to find a weatherproof work tote — a stylish, quality bag for work that won’t be ruined by bad weather? How can you protect your bag from the elements? Reader C wonders… Kat, I’d like to...
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The Hunt: Waterproof, Weatherproof Shoes for Work
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to...
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A Weatherproof Tote for Work
2017 Update: We still stand by some of this advice on how to weatherproof your work tote, but I just saw a much better solution: a $20 handbag raincoat. Is it possible to find a weatherproof work tote...
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When Is It Time to Stop Wearing Tights and Boots?
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on when is it time to stop wearing tights to work — links have also been updated below. You may also want to check out our most recent roundup of Sleek...
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Seasonless Sweaters for the Office
2018 Update: We still stand by this general advice on how to find seasonless sweaters for the office — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of what to wear to work in the...
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Lightweight Pants for Work
2017 Update: We still like a lot of these lightweight pants for work, but you may also want to check out our more recent roundup of stylish summer dress pants for women. Which are the best lightweight...
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The Hunt: Waterproof, Weatherproof Shoes for Work
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to...
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The Hunt: Knee-High Boots for Work and Weekend
Today, let’s go on a hunt for the best black knee-high boots! If you’re unfamiliar with our Hunts… Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their...
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Skinny vs Bootcut — Which Is Your Favorite Right Now?
Here’s a fun, low-stakes question right now: what are your thoughts on skinny vs bootcut for blue jeans, corduroy, velvet, and even pants for work? Does bootcut feel “more modern” since skinnier cuts...
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Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I know we’ve featured Joules’ fun printed raincoats before — but I just now realized that their fun printed rain boots have a zillion positive reviews....
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Weekend Open Thread: Waterproof Backpacks
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. As we get into rainy season, I have to say: I don’t mind walking in a bit of rain, and sometimes even making a dash through a downpour is unavoidable. But...
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When Is It Time to Stop Wearing Tights and Boots?
When is it time to stop wearing tights to work? What about ankle boots or knee-high boots? Is it determined by date (e.g., Memorial Day), weather, both, or something else? What do you do in the...
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Outerwear Hall of Fame: Cole Haan
Dec. 2021 Update: This rain coat is included in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, with some colors and sizes as low as $99. Something on your mind? Chat about it here. It’s cold! It’s humid! It’s...
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Great Trench Coats for Spring
Today’s reader question is pondering where on earth to get great trench coats for spring 2023: Can you do a post on the best trench/raincoats? Post-covid people must all just stay home when it rains...
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Summer Rainboots for Commuting in the Rain
This page was last updated June 2023 except where otherwise noted. What do you wear to keep your feet dry during summer showers? Do summer rainboots exist? Reader P wonders. A shoe question for you –...
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