Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Let’s be honest here — unless you’re built like a model, if you wear a high-waisted pencil skirt you’re likely to be rocking the shapewear. Spiegel saves you a step by including a built-in “powerful mesh control slip” in the … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Shape fx Two-Way Stretch Control Skirt
Archives for October 2009
Thursday’s TPS Report: Nine West’s Novellos
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader E write in to rave about these simple black pumps. As she says: I usually spend much more on shoes, but was pleasantly surprised by these little gems. I started with the Navy and then got all three colors. … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Nine West’s Novellos
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. Maybe it’s us, but … Read More about Suit of the Week
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Belted Ponte Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. What, you don’t enter every boardroom and assume this stance? Modeling aside, we like the dress — it’s a ponte knit, which we like because it holds its shape without wrinkling and can oftentimes be washed on the delicate cycle. … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Calvin Klein Belted Ponte Dress
How to Wear Jeans to the Office on Jeans Friday
2017 Update: I still stand by this basic advice on how to wear jeans to the office on Jeans Friday — but you may want to check out our latest discussion on what tops to wear with jeans to the office. We’ve heard from a few readers about their offices allowing jeans to be worn … Read More about How to Wear Jeans to the Office on Jeans Friday
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Classiques Entier Belted Boiled Wool Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We like this simple boiled wool jacket from Nordstrom. The boiled wool will hold its shape better than other sweater-y type fabrics, and the purple color strikes us as very flattering. We’d throw it on top of a sheath dress, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Classiques Entier Belted Boiled Wool Jacket
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Furla’s Satchel
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooo – lovely satchel from Furla. We love the way the leather is folded, the fact that is has feet, and the size — at 15.5″x7″x12″ it’s big enough for a letter-sized notepad and a novel, but not so big … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Furla’s Satchel
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Pictured: Mikasa “True Blue” Espresso Cup/Saucer, available at Macys.com for $16 (was $23).
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.) – Wow — we’re not sure how we missed this last month, but Above the Law brings news that this lawyer (pictured at left) has changed her profile … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Old Navy’s Cable-Knit Cardigans
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader A wrote to us, raving about the quality of this season’s cardigans at Old Navy — she noted that there are many “normal, pretty things this season . . . some great classic pieces available, and many of them … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Old Navy’s Cable-Knit Cardigans
The Best Opaque Tights
Reader M is seeking the best opaque tights! Here’s her question… Could you do a piece on where to find really good opaque tights? I would love to buy some Wolford pairs, but think $64 may be a bit out of my price range right now. I want TRULY opaque — not the kind that … Read More about The Best Opaque Tights
Thursday’s TPS Report: Geometric Sweater Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader E writes in to suggest this lovely sweater from White House Black Market — she notes: The price does not reveal the quality…good workmanship, roomy, long sleeves, a pinch of real wool, and enough hook/eye closures to avoid gaping … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Geometric Sweater Jacket