Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For today’s TPS we’re going to suggest this lovely sweater dress from Ralph Lauren. We like the silk/cashmere blend, as well as the ruching detail on the sleeves. It actually seems like a dress that would look great with a … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amelie Short Sleeve Knit Dress
Archives for September 2009
Open Thread: Let’s Talk Tech
Maybe this is a boring subject, but we’re obviously a bit on the techy-side, so we’re curious: what technology do you carry with you on a daily basis? How does it affect which purse you carry? Do you have any fun tech stories (e.g., trying to figure out how to carry your Blackberry while at … Read More about Open Thread: Let’s Talk Tech
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Charles by Charles David’s Melange Pump
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy first day of fall! We’re liking these simple but interesting 3″ pumps from Charles by Charles David — the three different colors of brown make it sure to match something you own that is brown, and we like the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Charles by Charles David’s Melange Pump
Reader mail: Can I take the leftovers from my business lunch?
2020 Update: We still stand by this analysis of when you can take leftovers from a business lunch — links have also been updated below. You may also want to check out our ultimate guide to business lunch etiquette. Is a doggy bag is ever appropriate in a business context? Today’s reader wonders what the etiquette … Read More about Reader mail: Can I take the leftovers from my business lunch?
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Trina Turk ‘Westcott’ Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re loving the tweeds at the moment, for some reason, including this lovely multi-colored skirt from Trina Turk. Normally, rainbow-colored items are totally inappropriate, but the chunky tweed has a way of muting the reds, blues, greens, and yellows speckled … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Trina Turk ‘Westcott’ Skirt
Weekend Open Thread
Something to discuss? Chat about it here. Pictured: Bodum Bistro Double-Wall Insulated Glass Mug, Set of 2, available at Amazon.com for $34.99. Update: Our pick for deal of the weekend: massive sales at Saks, with free shipping on any order through 9/20 (use code SEPTSHIP9) — check out shoes and women’s.
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.) – Shopping’s My Cardio has a great round-up of fall cuffed boots (probably not great for the office, but thank goodness for the weekend, right?) Our favorite from … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Dialogue Elbow Sleeve Ballet Neck Ponte Knit Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader M suggests this lovely dress from, as she says, an “unexpected source” — QVC. She writes: “I love this dress so much, I bought it twice–once in black, and again in charcoal–something I never do. It’s easily dressed up … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Dialogue Elbow Sleeve Ballet Neck Ponte Knit Dress
Thursday’s TPS Report: Nicole Miller Matte Jersey Sheath
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A suggests this jersey sheath by Nicole Miller, noting “I adore the turquoise because it makes me feel like I can get away with something bright and trendy, while still remaining classic.” We also like the color (and the … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Nicole Miller Matte Jersey Sheath
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. Reader E wrote to … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Anthropologie’s Laced Roses Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We love the vibrant colors and pattern of this cotton cardigan from Anthropologie — the crochet, the buttons, the bracelet sleeves — altogether it’s feminine and beautiful. Because it is so feminine we’d wear it with trousers (perhaps we’d try … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Anthropologie’s Laced Roses Cardigan
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Elie Tahari’s Genesis Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooooh, great A-line skirt from Elie Tahari. Seriously we love this piece. The slight flare, high waist, and length of the skirt by themselves are perfect for the office, but the it’s the details — the exposed zipper in the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Elie Tahari’s Genesis Skirt