I really like the combination of elements in this dress. I like how the black and white vertical stripes are broken up by the elasticized waist that has a little bloused element to it. The elasticized waist makes the dress look like it could be separates. There are buttons down the front to the waist,…

Banana Republic seems to be making an effort to offer machine-washable clothing, and I am here for it. This is a washable silk shirt, which I don’t see too often. I like the drape of it, and the site describes the shirt as “skims your shape.” My favorite part, however, is that upon first glance,…

I went to college in the South. Technically it was the “mid-Atlantic” region, but south of the Mason-Dixon line. (If I reveal which state, I’m sure there will be a debate about whether this is really “the South” — anyone want to take a guess?) Needless to say, I wore a lot of pastel polo…

I really like this long sweater from Old Navy. I think it hits a good spot between being on the longer side but still looking tailored enough to be professional. In my opinion, some long cardigans can drift over to bathrobe territory, but this one has enough detailing (ribbed bottom, square pockets) to keep it…

Hmm, OK, hear me out on this one. I am a big fan of the tucked-in shirt. In the mid-2000s when fashion belts were hugely in style, I was in heaven. Granted, this style definitely worked better for my pre-childbearing figure, but it still has a special place in my heart. All this is to…