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. I swear … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
Archives for June 2015
Tales from the Wallet: Retirement
Ladies, how much are you saving for retirement? How large does retirement loom in your thoughts — and where does it fall in your priorities? Welcome to our next installment of our Money Milestone series, where we’ve discussed paying for grad school, wedding finances, home buying, financially planning for a baby, and financial strategies for divorce. I haven’t retired yet, obviously, … Read More about Tales from the Wallet: Retirement
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Drape Neck Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I really like the look of this drape neck jacket — the navy and white stripes are actually dots if you look up close, which feels a bit more refreshing than your standard lines, and I like the drapey shape. … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Drape Neck Jacket
Coffee Break: Aubrey Pumps
I found this lovely, almost retro pump while doing our most recent roundup of low heels for work — I still think it’s so, so pretty. I love the ribbon-like detail on the vamp, as well as the low height (2″). I’m not usually a fan of light blue shoes (I had a teal pair … Read More about Coffee Break: Aubrey Pumps
Decorating Your Office Walls: 3 Ways to Jazz it Up
So you want to make your workspace look nice & professional—great! But where to start, beyond a framed diploma? Here are 3 tips for decorating office walls.
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Long-Sleeve Crocodile Embossed Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This crocodile embossed blouse from Vince won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I like it — the embossed crocodile gives it texture and a bit of a print, while the relaxed silhouette and shirttail hem keep it modern. I’d … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Long-Sleeve Crocodile Embossed Blouse
Coffee Break: Bellabeat Leaf
I get a lot of pitches that go in one ear and out the other, but for some reason this jewelry/wearable tech hybrid caught my attention. Like a Fitbit, it tracks your steps, but it also helps you moderate your breathing (before an important presentation, for example), tracks your sleep, your fertility cycle, and gives you alarms … Read More about Coffee Break: Bellabeat Leaf
The Next Step: Upgrading Weekend Clothes
2020 Update: We still stand by these thoughts on upgrading weekend clothes — you may also want to check out our new series on weekend wear, including the best jeans for work and play. Welcome to what is probably our final “next step” feature, where we explore how to take the next step up in … Read More about The Next Step: Upgrading Weekend Clothes
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Junali Crosshatch Wool Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom’s sale has some great workwear pieces in it, including new markdowns like this gorgeous crosshatch wool jacket, which — along with the matching pants — have a ton of sizes left. I like the somber gray, the tiny crosshatch … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Junali Crosshatch Wool Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Aiiiyeee. Love this dress. It feels classic and cool and gamine-like yet sophisticated. It’s $350 at Bergdorf Goodman. Aaaah, and it also comes in royal blue. I’m in love. Milly Open Bar Inset Flare Dress Update: Three sales of note, ladies. First: Nordstrom seems to have a bit of a “summer clearance … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or 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 and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Refinery29 gives you advice on building outfits by matching … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: ‘Meet Me at the Punch Bowl’ Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. It’s always a surprise to me when there’s a dress that’s been kicking around forever and I haven’t featured it on the TPS report — and this affordable ponte dress (which comes in a ton of colors: black as pictured, blue, … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: ‘Meet Me at the Punch Bowl’ Dress