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

Classiques Entier Kara Intarsia Cardigan

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 [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Professional Print Tops for Under $50 by Pleione

Pleione Drape Neck Print Top - Red Yellow Combo - Made in the USA - professional top under $50 - color print top for work office spring 2013

“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Pleione is a new brand for me, but I recently tried on their Drape Neck Print Top and loved it. The top comes in so many fun colors and prints (like the Red Yellow Combo shown here) that there should [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Professional Print Blouses

Nanette Lepore Bronco Top - print multi - made in the usa - work top blouse made in america - professional top blouse made in the usa

“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Fun news: Nanette Lepore is having a spring friends & family sale right now. You can save 20% with promo code FF2013. The Nanette Lepore silk blouse posted below is one of my favorite spring items from Nanette Lepore. [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – How to Update Your Spring Work Wardrobe for $500 (or Less)

White House Black Market 3/4 Sleeve Structrued Knit Jacket - Black - how to wear a sweater jacket

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. I recently visited White House Black Market in search of a black sweater jacket to pair with print dresses. I found the jacket (more on that later) – and also found an amazing selection of pretty and professional separates. My favorites are featured below. All of these [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Classiques Entier Platine Weave Suiting

Classiques Entier 'Platine Weave' Jacket and Skirt - Grey Multi

A work-appropriate look you can get excited about.  When you spend a lot of time looking for stylish professional clothes for women, sometimes you have to wonder if a classic, attractive and affordable suit is an elusive and mythical creature – something that is often discussed, but rarely seen in person. I’m always thrilled when [...]

At Ease, Smart & Chic – Easy Weekend Wardrobe Update – Striped Floral Tops from Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor Placed Striped Abstract Top

Something that you’ll love to wear when you’re not in the office. Looking for an easy way to update your weekend wardrobe with one of spring’s big trends? Feeling a little befuddled – but perhaps just a bit intrigued - by the possibility of mixing a graphic floral print with stripes? Here are a couple striped [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Bloomfall Peplum Top by Weston Wear

Weston Wear Bloomfall Peplum Top - knit peplum top for work office - Made in the USA

“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. It’s not often that you find a perfect marriage of style and comfort, but this Bloomfall Peplum Top by Weston Wear fits the bill. The top feels like a soft and comfortable fitted T-shirt, but the clever construction and [...]

Smart, Chic & Made in the USA – Nanette Lepore Collage Silk Shell

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“Smart, Chic & Made in the USA” spotlights American-made clothing for professional women and their families. Oh, how I love, love, love this Nanette Lepore Collage Silk Shell! The retro colors and bright print come together for a look that is chic and contemporary. In particular, the bright pastel colors and detailed design on a [...]

Professional, Smart & Chic – Best Office Dresses – BOSS Black ‘Watermelon Fantasy’

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A work-appropriate look you can get excited about. My internet service is back – and so is Commandress! I’m always amazed by how incapacitated I feel when my computer or cell phone has a glitch. My subconscious seems convinced that no work-related task can be completed without a functioning computer nearby – even luddite activities [...]