A woman wearing a Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Cotton

Budget Thursday: Pencil Skirt in Double-Serge Cotton

Readers were recently complaining about J.Crew — their inventory, the fact that they’re getting rid of suiting, and their website — but as much as J.Crew may have some issues right now, J.Crew Factory has a lot of reliable workwear basics, including this double-serge cotton skirt. I love the raspberry color that we’re picturing here,…

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A woman wearing a Dakota Jersey Top

Washable Workwear Wednesday: Dakota Jersey Top

Sometimes there is nothing better than an elevated t-shirt like this simple jersey top from Boden. The front is polyester but the back is modal/cotton, meaning it’s comfortable, easily washed, and perfect for work and weekends. The top is $60, comes in four colors, and sizes 2-18. Dakota Jersey Top Looking for other washable workwear?…

Kori Block Heel Bootie

Accessory Tuesday: Kori Block Heel Bootie

The funny thing about being a mom (at least for me) is that the practical side of my personality has ratcheted way up — and the fun, cool side has ratcheted way down. If you’re looking for accessories to connect to your cooler side — but still be able to keep up with your kid…

A woman wearing an Alexandra Maternity Dress

Maternity Monday’s Workwear Report: Alexandra Maternity Dress

I think if I had an unlimited budget and were building a maternity wardrobe from scratch (and planned on having at least two kids) I’d want to start my shopping experience at Isabella Oliver — everything they make seems so professional, flattering, and sophisticated, it’s hard to compare it to hardly anything else out there…

Sorel Men's 1964 Pac Nylon Boot
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Weekend Open Thread

Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Which are your favorite snow boots for playing outside with kids, ladies? After my ACL tear and knee surgery a year or two ago, one of my main goals has become “not falling” — but honestly even before that I was really concerned about falling while baby-wearing….