Recently I’ve noticed a pattern in my closet: I feel great on “dressed up” days, but absolutely blah on casual days. Walking through the airport this weekend, I was experiencing a strong case of travel uglies and admiring everyone else’s outfits on the moving sidewalk. And this led me to a fashion diagnosis: my basics are too basic. So today, here are five wardrobe basics I am planning to swap for less boring counterparts.
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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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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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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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Welcome to my new series where we make academic conference outfits from just one store! If you’re shopping for conference clothes I hope this helps streamline your cart and gives you some ideas for how to mix-and-match out of your packing list. If you’re shopping your closet I hope the outfit ideas also prove helpful!
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I miss the days of back to school shopping–picking a new backpack in elementary school, or a new set of string lights in college. It just doesn’t hit the same when it’s your own bank account. Nevertheless, the teaching wardrobe can start to feel a bit…bleh after a while, and a back to school infusion of energy is welcome. Here are some clothes for teachers that I’m excited about!
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Are you starting graduate school soon and wondering what kind of bag to carry? Perhaps you have an old backpack hanging around and you’re contemplating an upgrade, or you’re looking for something that looks professional but is also affordable and durable. Here are my 5 favorite bags and backpacks for grad students if you’re back to grad school shopping in 2024!
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It may be summer, but if you’re wondering what to wear to grad school orientation in the fall, or what to wear to teach as a grad student, Old Navy has some great women’s clothing right now! Here are some of my favorite options, plus 4 outfit ideas for graduate students!
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Do you wear sneakers to work? As a professor, grad student, or teacher, there is a chance you work in an office where the line between business casual and casual style is murky! So, how to style comfy sneakers in the office? Here are a few pairs I love and how I would wear them.
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If you loved Universal Standard’s mystery boxes you might love their new monthly style boxes, called US Club Boxes! Here is my review of their first box, and why I think it’s an improvement on the mystery boxes (hint: you can return them!). Plus, I have a discount code for you!
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