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The Comfortable Blazer

No, a comfortable blazer is not an oxymoron. What’s the secret to a comfortable women’s work blazer that flatters? Fabric with stretch so that it moves with you, but also structure so that it skims the body in the right places. And the correct length.

Many women think blazers are too formal or the fit too constricting. We say this is because they haven’t met the right blazer. Everyone looks and feels more put together in a jacket or blazer. No one feels (or looks) their best in a cardigan. You can carve that on Lani’s gravestone!

Must-Haves for Working From Home: A Third Piece

Do you know about the “third piece” fashion construct? The concept is that your outfit is not complete without a “third piece” to pull your top and bottom pieces together. Many people feel silly or uncomfortable wearing a traditional blazer while working or lounging at home these days, so we are here to offer you … Read more

The Best White Blazers for Summer 2018

Why white blazers this week? Because so many of our clients have been asking for them, we thought our blog readers might also be interested! The majority of the blazers below are options that we have tried on our clients and really believe in the style, fit, and value, including the white maternity blazer. We … Read more

Set the Office Ablaze(r)

Fun colors, great quality, interesting shapes. Lately it has been almost impossible for us to find all three of these attributes in one great suit. That is until our friend Liza Collis invited us to check out the new showroom she was managing in the Shaw neighborhood of DC. We walked in the doors of Argent … Read more

This or That: The Office Cardigan

Ah, the dreaded office cardigan. This is one of my favorite items to “replace” for clients. I will pick up a faded, slightly pilled, black or grey cardigan and ask, “What is this?” “But that’s just my office cardigan!”, the client will say, as if just because it wasn’t part of their intentional outfit of … Read more

Do You Know About The Knit Blazer?

I am forever extolling the virtues of the blazer to my clients: it enhances your shape, disguises figure flaws and makes an otherwise basic outfit look put-together. However, sometimes you just want to dress comfortably even though you know you shouldn’t :) Ta da! Knit blazer to the rescue. Happy shopping!   The Limited Soft One … Read more