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

T Tahari Mina Colorblock Dress - Evening Blue - Mad Men Style dress - professional ladylike dress spring 2013

The Commandress feature “Mad Men Monday” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies.  I’m very excited about my favorite Mad Men Style find of the week: the T Tahari Mina Colorblock Dress in Evening Blue. The Mina Dress has many elements in common with one of my all time favorite [...]

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

Mad Men Joan

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 [...]

Commandress Picks: Ten Gorgeous Wedding Guest Dresses & A Dress Code Guide for Weddings

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‘Tis wedding season again! Today’s Commandress post answers a reader question about black tie dress codes and features ten lovely dresses in styles to suit any best-dressed wedding guest. A concerned reader recently asked me a question that comes up every year:  Can you wear a cocktail dress to a black tie wedding, or do you [...]

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

ASOS Midi Dress In Animal Print -

The Commandress feature “Mad Men Monday” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies. No spoilers here, but I loved last night’s episode of Mad Men. I can’t wait to see how the characters react to huge news in the show’s fictional advertising world. In other really big Mad Men news, [...]

Mad Men Monday Bonus – The Fashion File by Janie Bryant

Mad Men - The Fashion File

Greetings Mad Men fans! This morning I realized that there is a huge omission in Commandress’ coverage of Mad Men Style. I haven’t featured an incredible book that is a must-read for anyone who loves Mad Men’s mid-century fashion and style. The Fashion File: Advice, Tips, and Inspiration from the Costume Designer of Mad Men is written by [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Professional Wardrobe Staples on Sale at Nordstrom

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  Nordstrom has new 33%-40% markdowns this week that include some stylish work staples. If you’re in the market for a new LBD, this Elie Tahari Lanetta Jersey Dress is a fantastic option. It has a sleek contemporary fit and eye-catching details. The understated peplum and zippered neckline [...]

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. My favorite Mad Men Style dress today is – quite literally – a “Peggy” dress. Who else could Tory Burch have in mind for this Peggy Silk Jersey Dress? In addition to being perfect for Mad Men’s Peggy, [...]

Color Spectacular Spring 2013 – Emerald & Other Delightful Shades of Green

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Commandress Color Spectacular spotlights wearable clothes & accessories – and the occasional aspirational piece – in one of the season’s most of-the-moment colors. My first post of 2013 introduced Emerald – Pantone’s Color of the Year. Emerald is a fresh, vibrant and forward-looking color that looks beautiful any time of year. I’ve been delighted to see emerald everywhere – [...]

Rest Your Eyes on This – Elie Tahari Angie Dress & the Saks Friends & Family Sale

Elie Tahari Andie Dress - Electric Lime Print

In “Rest Your Eyes on This,” Commandress takes a mini-vacation to spotlight something that is lovely and delightful – regardless of its practicality or its price. Today’s post features a dress that is currently 25% during the Saks Friends & Family Sale, which is available online through Sunday, April 28. The sale features 25% off [...]

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

Joan Holloway Harris - blue floral dress season 6

The Commandress feature “Mad Men Monday” spotlights fashion that channels the 1960s style of the show’s leading ladies. This week, Joan’s blue floral dress wins my award for favorite Mad Men look. I haven’t found a full-size picture of the dress, but this image also highlights actress Christina Hendrick’s beautiful hair and makeup. This Aidan Mattox [...]