Ooh: I like these super simple earrings from Pandora, available at Bloomingdale’s. They look like they’d be really comfortable to wear (I haaate post earrings), and that rare combination of small and appropriate for work but blingy and fun at the same time. I particularly like that while these are drop earrings, there won’t be any element of movement to them. They’re $645 at Bloomingdale’s. PANDORA Earrings – Diamond Pavé & 18K White Gold Small Hook, .14 ct. t.w.
Coffee Break: Diamond Pavé & 18K White Gold Small Hook Earrings
06/13/2013 By 166 Comments
How to Help Young Men Dress Professionally
06/13/2013 By 89 Comments
Which blogs provide workwear advice to young male professionals? Reader S wonders, and now is a great time to talk about men’s style since I’m guessing there will be some killer Father’s Day sales coming up… (update: here’s our roundup for some big sales happening the weekend of 6/14) –
Do you know of any blogs that provide sound fashion advice to young male professionals? One of my firm’s summer clerks has become the subject of office ridicule because of the way he dresses, as well as his general awkwardness. This really bothers me, as he reminds me a lot of my younger brother. In an attempt to help him, I am planning on sending an email to him and to the two female clerks recommending helpful blogs regarding office etiquette, professional clothing, etc. I am going to recommend Corporette to the ladies (you have helped me immensely), but I do not know of a site for men. Are there any that you would recommend?
This is something that I’ve been asked so often that I’ve actually bought a few domain names and thought about launching a workwear blog for men myself. (Trust me when I say it’s at/near the bottom of my to-do list, though!) I’m curious to hear what readers say here — some of my best resources for men include: [Read more...]
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sadie Shirt
06/13/2013 By 192 Comments
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Thomas Pink has a lot of women’s shirts on sale, with many in the under-$100 category. I like this stretch cotton blouse with a flattering twist detail — it’s also available in navy, as well as pink. Was $195, now marked to $89, sizes 4-22. Sadie Shirt
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Suit of the Week: Burberry Brit
06/12/2013 By 99 Comments
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.
Happy Wednesday! I’m liking this dark gray stretch melange suit from Burberry Brit. The leather details are really cool — the back collar, the elbow patches — to say nothing of the five buttons on the cuffs and the nice seaming details in the back (pictured below). I’m not sure how I feel about the vertical leather pocket on the skirt (it kind of looks like she’s wearing her skirt backwards, right?), but I love the inverted pleats on the back. Both are available for preorder at Neiman Marcus — the jacket (Burberry Brit Leather-Detail Blazer) is $665, and the skirt (Burberry Brit Pencil Skirt) is $395.
Previously, on Corporette…
06/12/2013 By 1 Comment
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Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. |
One year ago…
- Can You Wear a Maxi Dress to Work?
- What to Do When Your Mentor Hates You
- What to Wear to a Company Picnic
- Tales From the Wallet: Bad Financial Decisions (I just checked — this investment is still down almost 42%, sigh)
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Stripey Shirt Dress
06/12/2013 By 116 Comments
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
I actually had a few Karen Millen pieces bookmarked for Mon./Tues. suggestions, but they’ve all gone on sale! (Never a bad thing, even if it screws up my editorial plan.) This black and white shirt dress is a fun take on all of the stark stripes we’re seeing this season, and I love the high neckline, high armholes, and ladylike hem. Love that obi belt, too. It was $299, but is now marked to $140 (sizes 8-12 are the only ones left); there’s also a promotion that allows you to save 30% on sale items if you buy more than one. Stripey Shirt Dress
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(Psst: I also really like this “soft posh jacket,” but it’s now only in size 12.)
