In most articles about the retail slump, Gap is mentioned as a brand that has lost its way, both from a design and price standpoint. When I’ve had the occasion to shop in person, I do find most of their clothing to be… uninspired, but when I do find something I like there, I REALLY…

Banana Republic Factory has gotten a few recent shout-outs in the comments for having a flattering selection at a decent price-to-quality ratio. After perusing the site, there were definitely a few things that tempted me. One item is this machine washable herringbone pencil skirt. I like the unique teal color and that the herringbone print…

This is a classic cotton shirtdress, but I like how some of the elements elevate it from being too basic. I like the oversized tie at the waist and the generous cut of the skirt. On the model wearing navy, the sleeves look three-quarter length, but on the little video of the model wearing the…

Occasionally I’ll browse the website of a brand that skews more towards a youthful or trendy aesthetic to see if there’s anything available that can cross over to the professional workwear realm. I think this top is something that hits that mark for me. It looks like a combo of a blazer and wrap top,…

To me, the hardest type of weather to dress for is when it is raining but still warm out. You want to wear a jacket to keep your outfit dry, but you don’t want to sweat inside the coat. Another complication is that I often have to wear a blazer because I am going to…