Heatwave outfits for women: What to wear in 100 degree weather

When it’s 100 degrees out, I don’t feel like getting dressed at all. But sometimes, we must. Here are heatwave outfits that I actually find tolerable during extreme summer temperatures.

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5 pairs of actually cute, comfortable women’s sandals

summer 2025 women's comfortable sandals

It’s time! For sandals! But finding comfortable women’s sandals that are actually cute feels like such a challenge every year. This is a need every summer, why is it so hard? Here are five classy sandals that actually don’t suck.

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A week of May outfit ideas for 2025

What are we wearing this month? As the weather changes, I’m always a little stumped. So today, I’ve rounded up a week of May outfit ideas for women. Most of these outfits are casual or could go to a casual workplace (I am always the most relaxed about teacher style at the end of the semester! Bring on the jeans and sundresses!).

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Commute-friendly office clothes

Are you biking, walking, and taking the bus to campus? Then you know the challenges of finding commute-friendly office clothes, mainly, how can we create office outfits that are also not going to get caught in any spokes! If you are looking for women’s commute friendly office clothes that are up for the challenge of cycling or walking, I have some suggestions. Here are some business-activewear picks that are up to the challenge.

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Conference Shopping: Old Navy is 50% off today

Welcome back to “just one store” conference wear shopping, where we are picking academic conference outfits that you can easily load into one cart and hit check out. I didn’t expect to be back so soon, but Old Navy has a really good 50% off sale on right now. Here are some business casual items that might look good in your next conference suitcase!

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Styling the university polo shirt for women

styling the polo shirt for women

So you’ve been handed a university tee shirt, or, better yet, a golf polo (WHY). And it’s suggested that you wear it to a recruitment event, homecoming, a sport, or on casual Friday. The big question here is what to wear with a polo shirt for women? What to do if you dislike branded merch and love expressing your personal style in the office? Here are a few ideas…

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Universal Standard clothing review: My thoughts on their jeans and tees!

If you’ve checked out Universal Standard before you know they have a unique size chart serving women’s sizes 00-40, which is awesome size inclusivity! But how do their clothes run and what’s the quality like? Here is my review so far, with a special focus on their jeans! Plus, a little discount code for you.

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Reader Questions! Dressing for (conference) revenge

I love to solve an academic fashion conundrum, and today’s is a good one! Let’s talk about conference power dressing!

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Happy new underwear month.

Every January, I forgo traditional clothing purchases and instead put my budget toward bras and underwear. It is boring, but it makes me feel like I have my life together. Here are some good buys in those categories.

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The 2024 Winter Academic Conference Packing List

Cold weather conferences are such a tricky thing to pack for. This year, I’m going to two academic conferences when it’s chilly out. How are we going to layer, fit it all in a carry on, and still feel warm? Here’s my plan.

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