Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: kate spade “Collingwood Drive” Mug, available at Amazon for $25.
Weekend Open Thread
Archives for July 2009
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.) – Sweet Hot Justice ponders whether a nose ring should be removed. Judging by the debate we had over tattoos a while back, we’d say yes. (Pictured: Ring … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Bow-Tie Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Banana Republic has its 30% Off Friends and Family sale this weekend, and have been sending out e-mails to “good customers.” Some customers (like us) got bar-codes for in-store use; others got coupon codes valid for one online use. One … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Bow-Tie Top
Reader Mail: What color shoes, other than black, can I wear?
Today’s reader is tired of her black shoes… I wear black shoes far too often, including with grey slacks. Do you have any guidance on shoe colors and recommendations on what should go with grey? Well, our love of purple shoes is well documented — really, they’re great with navy, gray, beige, and even a … Read More about Reader Mail: What color shoes, other than black, can I wear?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Belted Ponte Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale continues through this weekend, including this lovely knit dress from Calvin Klein. We love the royal blue color (it’s also available in a muted gray patterned print) — it’s bright, fun, yet professional. We’d wear it with … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Belted Ponte Knit Dress
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 we’re loving … Read More about Suit of the Week
Previously, on Corporette…
This time last year, here’s what was on our minds… 10 Things: About the Art of Saying Goodbye Reader Mailbag: Bags for Law School What to Wear To… The Corporate Gym Tool of the Trade: Remember the Milk Corporette 101: Rip Your Clothes
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boden’s Brondesbury Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving this boiled wool blazer from Boden (available in the cheerful honey yellow, pictured, as well as gray and navy). We love the structure and fit of the blazer, as well as the stretch and give of boiled wool … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boden’s Brondesbury Blazer
Reader Mail: How to Wear Long Necklaces
Today’s reader mail has to do with long necklaces… what are the best tips for how to wear long necklaces, particularly for a conservative job? Here’s her question: What are the rules of thumb for long necklaces? I love the look, but I only have a couple and wear them all too rarely because I’m … Read More about Reader Mail: How to Wear Long Necklaces
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Chie Mihara Ishan Heels
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader D wrote in to suggest this lovely neutral shoe from Chie Mihara. As she noted, “I have these and they are AMAZING. They go with everything and the gold strap adds terrific interest and focus.” We like the four … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Chie Mihara Ishan Heels
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Elizabeth and James Panama Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
We’re loving this cropped, fitted blazer, although not in the picture from Shopbop. This kind of blazer is a perfect way to dress up something with a bit more volume — a slightly billowy dress, t-shirt, or tank. The details are what make this blazer worthy of the splurge (to us, at least) — the silk lining, the 5 buttons at the cuffs, the peplum in the back, and the asymetrical hem. Lovely. It’s $385 at Shopbop.com. Elizabeth and James Panama Blazer
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Weekend Open Thread
Stuck at the office over the weekend? Got something on your mind? Discuss it here. Pictured: Butterfly Tea Cup and Saucer, $215 at Vivre.
