Today’s Coveted Working Look: Sonia Speciale Ruffle Front Jacket

by Rachel Yeomans | April 1st, 2013

A blazer, is a blazer, is a blazer. So when you find a blazer that is just hands-down fabulous, then you have gone from “basic blazer” to “amazing jacket”. This ruffle front jacket by Sonia Speciale is one of those finds. You can wear this jacket on its own with black pants, jeans, a pencil… Read more…

Item to Outfit: Rag & Bone Red Jacket

by Rachel Yeomans | March 21st, 2013

Thank you everyone for being so active in voting for your favorite items in our “Today’s Coveted Working Looks” series! The votes via comments and Pinterest have been overwhelming. You can see the last winner here, featuring some rock & roll booties illustrated into a fashion-forward fun work look. The winning item you may recall… Read more…

Today’s Coveted Working Look: Gianoli & Gianoli Fleece Zippered Jacket

by Rachel Yeomans | March 21st, 2013

One of my favorite websites for perusing is Avenue Apart. It’s an e-commerce fashion website that allows you to buy products from international boutiques. No need to travel to Italy or Argentina to shop from that designer you adore, but whose products aren’t available in the United States. Plus, when someone compliments you on your… Read more…

Today’s Coveted Working Look: The Black Jacket

by Rachel Yeomans | February 11th, 2013
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The blazer, the blazer, the blazer…and maybe sometimes the cardigan. That extra layer can be such a pain! Sometimes, to get the most out of that layer, it can be best to use it as a focal point. That’s where the light jacket comes into play. I love wearing jackets as blazers as they come… Read more…

Today’s Coveted Working Look: BB Dakota Oak Jacket

by Rachel Yeomans | September 7th, 2012

I may be in a bit of a cover-up kick this week, but I’m attributing it to my excitement for “jacket weather”. And speaking of jackets, today’s selected look is this BB Dakota Oak Jacket! It reminds me of the poncho coats we saw a lot of last fall/winter, and I’m happy to see the… Read more…

Toast to Tuesday: One Jacket and Three Outfits

by Rachel Yeomans | July 10th, 2012
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This week’s selected outfit from TheWorkingWardrobe Polyvore Group helps us put together three adorable outfits based around one Talbots jacket (on sale!). And the outfits are definitely worthy of several fashionable work days. Thanks kelliebean for putting this look together! Talbots by kelliebean featuring kate spade handbags

Today’s Coveted Working Look: Vivienne Westwood Jacket 50% Off

by Rachel Yeomans | June 11th, 2012

The jacket is a very common layer that we working women don during and after the work-day. But most of the time they’re basic colors and fabrics that we throw on because they simply “go with everything”. I’m hoping to deter that habit with this Vivienne Westwood jacket that does indeed go with everything, but… Read more…

Toas to Tuesday: The Amazing Blazer 5 Different Ways

by Rachel Yeomans | October 4th, 2011
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This week’s selected set from TheWorkingWardrobe Polyvore group was curated by closetcoach. Here she features five examples of well-fitting blazers. She points out that these would be flattering both at the office and out and about on the weekend! A blazer with skinny pants and pumps during brunch perhaps? That mimosa was never accessorized so… Read more…

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by Rachel Yeomans | August 31st, 2011

Business Casual Superstar: Working the Blazer with the Skirt

by Rachel Yeomans | May 28th, 2010

I’m really feeling blazers these days, and lucky for all of us, they’re the very definition of work-appropriate. We’ve talked about blazers before, but I don’t think we’ve discussed wearing blazers with skirts. I love that idea because the skirt keeps everything feminine and flowy, and the blazer adds a professional touch. Keep it unbuttoned… Read more…