Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Sigh… we are … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: White House|Black Market’s Colorblocked Day Dress
Archives for May 2009
Suit of the Week
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. This week’s Suit of … Read More about Suit of the Week
Deal Alert — eDressMe Sale
eDressMe.com is having sales of up to 90% off dresses. We’re definitely in what we call “lucky size” territory here, but it’s worth a look. Check out evening dresses such as the one at left, as well as office-appropriate dresses — some marked as low as $50. One Shoulder Evening Gowns by Flip, pictured in … Read More about Deal Alert — eDressMe Sale
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ellen Tracy Stretch Wool Skirt
The below content is about the 2009 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ellen Tracy Stretch Wool Skirt
Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Recently, we were watching the trailer for the new Sandra Bullock movie, The Proposal, and were struck by the fact that, yet again, Hollywood portrays a savvy business woman wearing a high ponytail. Which brought up a few questions in our minds — are high ponytails appropriate? What about low ponytails? {related: easy office updos (which … Read More about Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Stuart Weitzman’s Muse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We’re loving this … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Stuart Weitzman’s Muse
Reader Mail: How seriously do you have to take the “dry clean only” warning?
A reader wondered about dry clean only fabrics: “It drives me crazy when everything is labeled ‘dry clean only’. For wool and fine fabrics, ok. But synthetic tops labeled d.c.o.? Please.”
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Moschino Cheap and Chic Blazer Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We have a … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Moschino Cheap and Chic Blazer Jacket
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – Great article on what women lawyers have worn to court and how judges have reacted to those outfits. Shouldn’t Lady Justice be blind? [Counterfeit Chic] – Behold: … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Cotton/Silk Pleated Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We’re loving this … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Cotton/Silk Pleated Blouse
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sofft Calypso Pumps
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. The weather is … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sofft Calypso Pumps
Suit of the Week
For this week’s suit, we’re liking the birch-cloth cotton, short-sleeved skirt suit from J.Crew. We like the casual elegance of it, combined with the comfort of stretch. The jacket is $178, and the pencil skirt is $108.