Have a big day ahead? Major hearing? Big trial? The presentation of your life? Gonna be at a conference with that ex? Whatever it happens to be, these are the fashion weapons that get me to the confidence level that I need to be at.

Sometimes, you just want to wear something pretty to the office. Something that makes you feel good. A dress that makes your whole day better. These are those dresses.

In the 1990s and early 2000s, I wore a lot of Gap chinos. All colors. Usually with a t-shirt or a button down. Then, the style faded away, and I developed an affinity for wearing dresses and moved on. But like so many things from yesteryear, chinos are back for summer.

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 […]

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.

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.

Does anyone really know how to dress for a rainy February? It’s not winter. It’s not spring. Sweaters seem heavy. Just a shirt feels like you’ll be cold. It’s a puzzle.

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.

Dressing for Work from Home is a switch. I still want to wear a blazer every day (but until I buy a few more comfortable blazers, that’s not an option), and I stare longingly at all of the pretty sheath dresses that fill my closet. But with outfits like this, WFH-attire doesn’t look too shabby.