Previously, on Corporette…
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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…
- The Best Workwear for Different Body Types
- Sleeved Dresses with Pockets
- Open Thread: Summer Workouts
- Wearing a Dress and Blazer Instead of a Suit
- What to Wear for Informal and Informational Interviews
- Online Shopping: Who? Where? Why?
- How to Handle Personal Calls at Work
- Your Personal Style: What Just Isn't “You”?
- Tool of the Trade: Fiverr
- Rewarding Yourself for a Job Well Done
- Tips for Traveling Solo (guest post by Auntie M)
- Tales from the Wallet: What’s Worth the Splurge (And What Isn't)
- Buying Eyeglasses Online: Kat's Experience
- Too Many Bags? Lighten Your Load with These Tips
- Keeping Your Feet Dry During a Rainy Commute
- Campaigning for Flexibility and Accessibility at Work
- How to Respond to Work-Related Praise
- Tales from the Wallet: Paying Off Big Student Debt
- Tales from the Wallet: Automatic Investing
- Professional Watches for Women
- When “Conservative” Is the Wrong Interview Look
- Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
- Cuffed Pants: Yea or Nay?
- Older Women and Long Hair
- How to Become a Leader
- “Comfortable Casual” for a Heat Wave
- Is Curly Hair Professional? (corollary: you may want to check out our Coffee Break conversation on Goody's Spin Pins)
- Applying for a New Job at Your Current Company
- The Best Android Apps
- Bonus for all the recent JDs prepping for their bar exam: Kat's Bar Exam Memories
- How to Recover from a Professional Mistake
- Can You Give Unsolicited Fashion Advice to Interns?
- Revamping Your Entire Business Wardrobe
- Planning Your First Business Trip
- The Runner's Accessory: RoadID
- Office-Friendly Alternatives to Black Shoes
- Long Necklaces and How to Wear Them
- How to Look Professional and Cover Bug-Bitten Legs
- Poll of the Week: Should Anyone Wear an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini To An Office Function?
- 10 Things About… Trying to Diet While Working a Corporate Gig
- Corporette 101: Always Clean Matching Items Together
- The Best Bags for Law School
- The Hunt: Laptop Sleeves
- Tool of the Trade: Shop It To Me
- 360 Review: Rachel Menken of “Mad Men”
Sales of note for 4/17:
- Nordstrom – Beauty savings event, up to 25% off – nice price on Black Honey
- Ann Taylor – Cyber Spring! 50% off everything + free shipping
- Boden – 25% off everything (thru Sun, then 15% off)
- Brooklinen – 25% off sitewide — we have and love these sateen sheets
- Evereve – 1000+ items on sale, including lots from Alex Mill, Michael Stars, Sanctuary, Rails, Xirena, and Z-Supply
- Express – $29 dresses
- J.Crew – 30% off all dresses
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
- Lands' End – 50% off full price styles and 60% off all clearance and sale – lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Loft – Friends & Family event, 50% off entire purchase + free shipping
- Macy's – 25% off already reduced prices + 15% off beauty & fragrance
- M.M.LaFleur – Spring Sale Event – Buy More, save more! 10% off $250+, 15% off $500+, 20% off $750+, 25% off $1000+ (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off if you find any exclusions.)
- Sephora – Spring sale! 20%, 15%, or 10% off depending on your membership tier; ends 4/20. Here's everything I recommend in the sale!
- Talbots – Spring sale! 40% off + extra 15% off all markdowns
- TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
- Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- becoming more connected with people
- what doing your best really means
- feeling like your job is in danger
- brunch food for a large group
- changing your name at marriage — or not
- estate planning and leaving money to charity
- seeing your PCP for gynecological / well-woman care
- New Year's resolutions
- inheriting six figures
- what socks to wear with loafers
- how to prevent another panic attack
- what to do about a parent who drinks too much
- how to buy a house in a VHCOL area

Hi, I just noticed that your posts go back 9 years. That’s so great! I’ve been reading you for years, and I guess I didn’t realize that time has flown by. Keep up the great work – Congrats, and wishing you many more years of blogging!