Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I forget where I saw it, but I recently saw a picture of Kelly Ripa in her favorite weekend garb: apparently these neon pink chino shorts from J.Crew. They didn’t look overly bright or crazy at all — just kind of perfect with a simple white t-shirt. … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for June 2012
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.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – This Buzzfeed article was hilarious: 26 things Hillary Clinton thinks … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Crisscross Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re the type who likes to wear t-shirts under suits, but you want something just a little bit dressier, look no further — this crisscross top from Pleione (with lots of rave reviews) is now on sale at Nordstrom. … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Crisscross Top
Coffee Break – Muse Oversize Dome
Yves Saint Laurent is changing its name to Saint Laurent Paris — and who knows what this means for the Muse bag, where the “Y” plays such a huge part of the design? I’ve been lusting after this bag for a while — it was even on the short list for my “push present” (funnily … Read More about Coffee Break – Muse Oversize Dome
How to Celebrate Big Career Wins
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on how to celebrate big career wins- but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of ways to celebrate professional wins. How do you celebrate big career wins? Reader M wonders… I have a question for you and the hive mind…yesterday I ‘sealed … Read More about How to Celebrate Big Career Wins
Thursday’s TPS Report: Jacket Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Normally I wouldn’t recommend suit pieces as something only to wear as separates, but: hello, this one was $320, and is now $96, so let’s talk about it. The hot pink dress and jacket together is a bit aggressive, I … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Jacket Dress
Suit of the Week: Gucci
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 for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Wow. I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Gucci
Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… What’s Best for Professional Thank Yous: Email or Snail Mail? Are Louboutins Appropriate For the Office? Can Long, Platinum Blonde Hair Be Professional? How to Network with Older Women What Makes Outfits Look Dated?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton/Linen Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I haven’t seen this blazer on the LOFT website before, for some reason — a simple cotton/linen blazer in both black and white, with 3/4 sleeves. According to the solitary reviewer, the “lining is cute you could roll [the sleeves] … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton/Linen Blazer
Coffee Break – Fiorenza Pump
These shoes are available elsewhere (and for cheaper), but it’s remarkable — they’re almost all sold out. Size 5 and size 8, lucky you! But 6pm has a big collection of them — in 3 colors and lots of sizes. I like these almost purpley “truffle” shoes — I’d wear them with brown, navy, or … Read More about Coffee Break – Fiorenza Pump
Open Thread: The Best European Stores for Professional Clothes?
Hooray summer — and vacation. For all of you going overseas this summer, I thought we’d have an open thread — which are the stores you simply must visit, especially for professional clothes and workwear? Even though, in many ways, we live in a global market (at least here in New York, SoHo often feels … Read More about Open Thread: The Best European Stores for Professional Clothes?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Dinola Gather Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: cute dress from BOSS Black. I love the ruching, the short sleeves, the gathered front — I can see this being extremely flattering and comfortable. Bloomie’s is almost sold out, in fact — only lucky size 8 is left … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Dinola Gather Sheath Dress