Year: 2011

  • Coffee Break – Academy coat

    Hooray for coat season! I’m really loving this simple “academy coat” from J.Crew. In particular, I dig the sweater sleeves, which double as fingerless gloves — it’s a great way to get the bracelet-sleeved look of Mad Men without the fuss of wearing long gloves. The coat is $325 (online only) and available in sandstone…

  • house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2025 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of 5 women wearing stylish suits
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    On Natural Hair in the Corporate Environment

    Can natural, kinky hair be a professional look for women of color? We’ve talked about long hair, blonde hair, even no hair — but we haven’t truly talked about this. Accordingly, I’m thrilled to introduce Patrice Yursik, the blogger behind Afrobella, where natural hair is a regular topic. (It was not so long ago that…

  • Thursday’s TPS Report: Patent Leather Blucher

    Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Many thanks to this week’s guest poster, Carolyn Hsu of The Daily Obsession and The Hsu Closet! You probably already own the basic black pump in a variety of shapes and heels but for office appropriate shoes that doesn’t require…

  • Suit of the Week: Reiss

    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 for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. I’m loving…

  • Previously, on Corporette…

    Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… How to Steer a Professional Conversation Staying Warm in a Freezing Office Livening Up Your Office Walls How I Use Remember The Milk Curly and Wavy Hair in the Winter Two years ago… Braces…