The Work Edit by Capitol Hill Style
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Capitol Hill Style (CHS) is a fashion blog for women who don’t want to sacrifice their sense of style for professional success. CHS features styling tips, product reviews, and professional guidance for fashionable ladies with serious jobs. CHS is dedicated to the belief that women should dress for the job that they want, not the job that they have.
The Work Edit by Capitol Hill Style
6h 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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17h 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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1d 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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2d 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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2d 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
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3d ago
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. The folded neckline on this Maggy London dress is sublime. With or without a belt, this is such a sleek look. This dress comes in three ..read more
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6d ago
Depending on who you ask, Gen Z has cancelled skinny jeans or perhaps they are back? Trends change, and we should change with them. But what do you do when you have a closet full of skinny jeans in a wide leg world? Edit, Don’t Purge // Go to your closet. Take out all of ..read more
The Work Edit by Capitol Hill Style
6d ago
This winter was particularly hard on my psyche, on my self-esteem, and on my waistline. As we move into spring, I need to make a plan for how I am going to dress this additional weight over the months of work that it will likely take to shed it. So I was so glad to ..read more
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6d ago
This week, I returned from my trip to Montana completely exhausted. So it’s time to reach into the reader mail bag to answer a few questions. Let’s start. Any progress on finding all white sneakers? Yes, these from J.McLaughlin are very low profile and all-white with a subtle cognac accent on the heel. They’re perfect ..read more
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1w ago
Airy eyelet fabrics are one of my favorite spring/summer looks. White is, of course, the traditional fabric. But white is tough to wear when you have a toddler, so let’s go with navy this summer. Corner Office Ralph Lauren Embroidered Eyelet Top ($203) Cubicle Farm Ann Taylor Cotton Eyelet Top ($95) Front Desk Joe’s Jeans ..read more