Update: We still stand by this advice on how to deal with the freezing office, but you may also want to check out our more recent discussions on the subzero office thanks to summer A/C, as well as the freezing office all winter long. Reader K has an interesting question about cold offices – how … Read More about Brrr: How to Deal with The Freezing Office Without Mittens or Blankets
Archives for October 2010
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Raya Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! Today we’re loving this dress from Kate Spade — it’s the basic sort of dress that you can wear for years (and be complimented on for years). The pleats detail on the neckline is fabulous,and the general fit … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Raya Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I just attended a dinner on Monday where one of the other guests wore a very similar shoe (if not this very shoe). She wore a black suede pair with black tights, and the effect was chic, modern — and she actually seemed able to walk. Amazing! … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – The NYT weighs in on the fashion choices of women running for office; meanwhile, the Downtown Women’s … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Sweater
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are some great sales going on at Ann Taylor Loft right now — you can take 50% off much of the sale section, and for a limited time there’s free shipping on everything. For today’s TPS report, we like … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Pima Cotton 3/4 Sleeve Sweater
Coffee Break: Alpine Forest Classic Shoulder Bag
This bag caught our eye a while ago — we’ve always loved Orla Kiely designs, but some of her prints can be a bit *much* for the workweek. This gray bag walks the line beautifully — the muted shades of gray and brown are subdued enough to carry into a conservative office, but the print … Read More about Coffee Break: Alpine Forest Classic Shoulder Bag
The Best Halloween Costumes for Office-Related Events
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on Halloween costumes for office-related events — but we also rounded up our own list of the very best reader suggestions and more for smart costumes for smart women in our more recent discussion on how to dress for Halloween — at work. We’ve gotten a … Read More about The Best Halloween Costumes for Office-Related Events
Thursday’s TPS Report: Printed Cocoon Sleeve Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Jones New York has just started their Friends & Family event, and there are a ton of great dresses on sale (including your basic black sheaths). For today’s TPS, we like this gray dress, which has a diagonal pattern in … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Printed Cocoon Sleeve Sheath Dress
Lingerie Wednesday: Slips
(Today Corporette is starting a new series on something near and dear to every woman’s heart: lingerie. After all, every good outfit for the office starts with a great foundation.) As the weather turns colder, I find that slips are an absolutely essential element to a number of outfits. Not only does it help prevent … Read More about Lingerie Wednesday: Slips
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. Love the look of … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lexi Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Club Monaco has finally entered the online shopping arena, opening a boutique on ShopBop.com. We lurve this silk-chiffon blouse — the neutral color, the bloused sleeves, the slight pouf to the shoulders, the mandarin collar — we even like the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lexi Shirt
Coffee Break: Berry Modern Strap Watch
Anne Klein is having a 24 hour flash sale on watches today, including this lovely tortoise bangle watch, which strikes us as a fun (and functional) accessory. Was $95, now $70.99, price drops to $47.28 in your bag. Anne Klein Tortoise & Goldtone Bangle Watch Tortoise & Goldtone Bangle Watch (Brown)