Best Blazers & Jackets

Professional, Smart & Chic – Kate Spade Alix Jacket

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. One of the best items for updating your existing professional wardrobe is a classic blazer in a neutral color. I love the sleek tailoring and bracelet-length sleeves of this Alix Jacket in French Navy by Kate Spade, but the details that really won me over are the oversize [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Rag & Bone Bouclé Blazer

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families.  Today’s post features a Rag & Bone blazer that is Made in the USA. In addition, the blazer certainly qualifies for Rest Your Eyes on This status (i.e., “something that is lovely and delightful – regardless of its practicality or [...]

Mad Men Monday – Three Elegant & Professional Dresses with Mad Men Style

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The Commandress feature “Mad Men Monday” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies.  This week marked the return of Power Peggy, who dressed in strong black and white for a difficult conversation with Don Draper, her once former – and now current – boss. (There isn’t a screen shot of Peggy’s dress [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Brooks Brothers Red Fleece and Friends & Family Sale

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. I have three exciting updates for Brooks Brothers today. (1) Brooks Brothers’ Friends & Family Sale Today through Saturday, May 11, you can save 25% on most merchandise online and in stores – including sale items – during Brooks Brothers Friends & Family Sale. Use code FNFBB6 at [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Ted Baker London One Button Blazer

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Sometimes you can find items that are Made in the USA in the most unexpected places! Ted Baker London is one of my favorite mass-market British brands. Its women’s line is primarily known for fantastic tailored suiting and beautiful [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Under $20 – Merona Blue Beam Floral Blouse from Target

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. I thought about including this fantastic top from Target in last week’s post about How to Wear Floral Prints To Work, but ultimately decided that it deserves the solo-in-the-spotlight of its very own post. Quite the eye-catcher, right? In fact, this is a perfect floral print item [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Classiques Entier Suiting & Separates on Sale at Nordstrom

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  I got a lot of great feedback from readers about the beautiful Classiques Entier Platine Weave Suiting (shown here) from Nordstrom that was featured on Commandress last month. The Platine Weave Suiting is still full price, but today’s post features some other great items from Classiques Entier that have [...]

Commandress Picks – Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale Starts Online Today!

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. The spring season of friends & family sales is underway, and Bloomingdale’s Friends & Family Sale is one of the first in the lineup! Today through Sunday, April 7, you can receive 20% off almost all regular and sale-priced purchases with promo code FRIENDS. (Please note:  the [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – BCBG Abree Scarf-Print Jacket

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  Happy April 1! I usually try to avoid posting items that are available in limited sizes only, but there are a few reasons why I’m making an exception for this lovely BCBGMAXAZRIA Abree Relaxed Scarf-Print Jacket. First and foremost, the jacket is gorgeous! I keep going back to admire [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – How to Wear Pretty Print Dresses to Work

David Meister Geometric Dress

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. I love coming up with ways to wear print dresses to the office – including pretty floral dresses. One of my favorite professional looks is a print dress paired with a solid blazer, sweater jacket or cardigan. Yesterday’s post included a versatile black sweater jacket that you could pair [...]