Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
Archives for June 2016
Workwear Hall of Fame: The Annie Dress
This dress is washable, under $150, and comes in regular and plus sizes — with a ton of different colors available. Love!
Workwear Hall of Fame: Small Square Stud Earrings
These bright stud earrings come in a zillion colors, and I like how they bring a healthy dose of color to your face while still staying small and pretty discreet. There are 13 colors to chose from in flat colors, and seven more in glitter colors, if that’s your jam. They’re $38 at Bloomingdale’s. Kate Spade New York … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Small Square Stud Earrings
Dining Etiquette: 10 Things to Know About Business Lunches
Hot on the heels of our discussion about how not to gain weight over the summer recruiting season, we thought we’d round up some of the readers’ top tips on dining etiquette, collected from our last discussion on the topic. Ladies, what is your top tip for dining etiquette? What etiquette mistakes do you see interns and … Read More about Dining Etiquette: 10 Things to Know About Business Lunches
Workwear Hall of Fame: Duchess Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Smythe’s popular Duchess blazer has been around for years, but I haven’t seen this army green color before. I like it as styled, with all white, but if you’re a fan of whites, beiges, browns, army green looks great with those … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Duchess Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. There are plenty of hot mama off-the-shoulder tops out there right now (like this one, which I like enough that I nearly posted it for the Weekend Open Thread). Still, if you don’t feel like Spanxing it up, this more relaxed look is still on-trend and date-appropriate … 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! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or via our RSS feed. Fashionista talks to Mindy Kaling and the costume designer for “The Mindy Project” (who’s also Kaling’s sometime red-carpet stylist). Racked brings you a thorough guide to … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Pointelle Cardigan
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. A friend wrote in to personally recommend this cardigan, noting “I know you love a good cardigan, and this one is a lovely color, nice fit (3/4 sleeve), and is marked down to $30. Reviews: 3.6 stars, but some of … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Pointelle Cardigan
Coffee Break: Resin Nate Chain Necklace
Many moons ago, back in the days when I would haunt DC’s Eastern Market flea market every weekend (it was a stone’s throw from my apartment!), I got a plastic red beaded necklace for a pittance. It was a round, short necklace, with the beads knotted together like pearls. I intended to cut it up … Read More about Coffee Break: Resin Nate Chain Necklace
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Asymmetrical Wrap Front Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I love this wrap front top from Nordstrom’s affordable Halogen line. It looks comfortable but professional, is machine washable, and comes in three different colors: red, navy, and black. It’s $48-$58 at Nordstrom, available in regular, petite, and plus … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Asymmetrical Wrap Front Top
Suit of the Week: Agnes B.
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. We haven’t featured … Read More about Suit of the Week: Agnes B.
Previously, on Corporette…
One year ago… Pantyhose for Work Beauty Wednesday: Summer Makeup Should You Buy a Wedding Gift for Your Assistant if You’re Not Invited? Becoming a Better Manager: Books and Online Resources Should You Say No to Sports at Work?