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The Work Edit is written for women who care about their job, and how they dress for it. We reject the misconception that being a "career woman" means that we cannot also love fashion. The Work Edit features styling tips, product reviews, and professional guidance for fashionable ladies with serious jobs.
Capitol Hill Style
2h ago
A few months ago, my husband killed two of my plants. I was out of town for several weeks, and while I was away, he apparently forgot that plants need water to live. So when I returned, my snake plant and my Calamondin tree were both dead, while his braided money tree continued to thrive ..read more
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13h ago
It’s allegedly spring. However, for every minute of sunshine, there seems to be an hour of rain and gloom. So while I’d love to wear lighter spring pieces, it’s time to bring on the layers. I’ve decided to begin my search for warmth with sweater jackets. Specifically, this sweater jacket from LOFT that has an ..read more
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1d ago
Inside the reader mail bag there are questions about summer beauty, hiring a personal shopper, navigating a sudden breakouts, and more. Let’s dig in! Hello, My acne flares every time I get my period. You’d think after thirty years that I would have this figure out, but I otherwise have completely clear skin. You’ve mentioned ..read more
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3d ago
Since Sloane was born, I’ve fallen hard into a black, white, and blue wardrobe. This is not necessarily a bad thing, but as spring blooms, I need a little color in my wardrobe (and probably a little print too). Here are a few tops that caught my eye for work. The soft purple stripe on ..read more
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6d ago
This week, I fell mindlessly into my phone more than I think I ever have. My screen time went from 3.5 hours per day to 5 hours per day. But the increased eye strain did lead to some good finds. Just going to leave this right here. (I really need to work on “Didn’t make ..read more
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1w ago
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. In the immortal words of Midge Maisel, “Tits up.” Not ..read more
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1w ago
Without question, the most worn item in my wardrobe is a black-and-white striped tee. I wear it in winter under sweaters, in spring with white jeans, in summer with black shorts. I’ve been wearing the same one for years (it’s the best). But they don’t make it anymore. So here are some options for replacement ..read more
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1w ago
When I started this blog, influencers still re-wore clothes. There were no haul videos filled with the latest from Shein before it winds up in a beach in Ghana poisoning the planet. There were no sponsored campaigns delivering fresh wardrobes each month. The content machine doesn’t like reruns. But despite the changes, I still re-wear ..read more
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1w ago
When I was young, my Mother used to bring me along when she would go shopping for fabric. As a result, I spent a lot of time, killing time, flipping through pattern books. So when I spotted this dress, I was instantly transported to the pattern table at a Jo-Ann Fabrics. This full-skirted, poplin dress ..read more
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1w ago
Before we start today’s reader questions, I wanted to take a moment to talk a bit about mental health. For those who experience mental health challenges — whether occasionally or frequently — talking about our struggles is a double-edged sword. On the one hand, it helps to give people an explanation for changes they notice ..read more