A blast from the past is sometimes a good thing… this time last year, here’s what was on our minds… – Tool of the Trade: Leechblock – Etiquette Flash: What Your Drink Says About You – Poll Results – How Often Do You Dryclean Your Suits?
Archives for June 2009
Poll: When Wearing a Collared Shirt and Blazer, Does the Collar Go Out or In?
We’ve been curious about this for a while — ever since we advised that a collared shirt should always stay IN if you’re wearing a suit, and numerous readers wrote to say that they had always been advised (by various career counselors) to wear their collars out. So we thought we’d take a poll. For … Read More about Poll: When Wearing a Collared Shirt and Blazer, Does the Collar Go Out or In?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Nicole Miller’s Reverse Charmeuse Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. If you’ve recently … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Nicole Miller’s Reverse Charmeuse Dress
Reader Mail — Where to Shop in NYC, Part II
2018 Update: Check out our new and revised guides to Where to Shop for Workwear in NYC! A reader wrote in, requesting where to go in New York for “Banana Republic-priced” clothes she couldn’t find in the Midwest. We started our round-up of shopping stretches in NYC on Thursday, covering what we call “Lower Fifth … Read More about Reader Mail — Where to Shop in NYC, Part II
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Marc Jacobs – Classic Quilted Bruna Bag
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. If you’ve recently … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Marc Jacobs – Classic Quilted Bruna Bag
Deal Alert – 60% Off at Saks!
There are tons of great pieces on deep discount at Saks — plus free shipping if you spend more than $200. For example… ABS Tucked Crepe Dress (was $205, now $82) Ports 1961 Wool Gabardine Tank Dress (was $715, now $286)
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – Rare Vintage has some fun Chanel suits from the ’50s and ’60s. – Sweet Hot Justice advises how to find time for your therapist AND your busy … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Halogen Print Surplice Tee
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We like this … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Halogen Print Surplice Tee
Reader Mail: Where to Shop in NYC – Part 1
2018 Update: Check out our new and revised guides to Where to Shop for Workwear in NYC! Today’s reader mail is a question for where to shop in New York City… I am about to spend a week in New York City (June 19-26th, in fact) and I’d like to do a little shopping for … Read More about Reader Mail: Where to Shop in NYC – Part 1
Thursday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Vena Cava Printed Khaki Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. For those with … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Gap’s Vena Cava Printed Khaki Dress
Suit of the Week
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. We noticed this DKNY … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Donna Morgan Button Detail Jersey Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We like this … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Donna Morgan Button Detail Jersey Dress