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. Toffee brown … Read More about Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
Archives for April 2012
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… What NOT to Wear to the Office How to Hire a Personal Trainer Dressing Professionally When You’re Curvy Staying in the Game: Tips for Stay At Home Moms What To Get Your Assistant for … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. J.Crew has been featuring a pair of their cropped pants in this “Pop Art” pattern — it’s a crazy effect, definitely part of the “party pants” trend going on right now. But take the same pattern and put it on … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: No. 2 Pencil Skirt
Coffee Break – Open Flower Brooch
Most of my brooch collection comes from the days when I went to flea markets over the weekend, scouring for great vintage finds, and I’m always kind of amazed how brooches I picked up in college have grown with me over the years. This brooch reminds me of one of my favorites — the wide … Read More about Coffee Break – Open Flower Brooch
Is the Best Office BIG or Well-Located?
Reader B writes with a great question: should she leave her well-located office and move to a bigger one down the hall? There is a large office that has been vacant in our firm for 9 months or so (another associate was let go). I have a small office, but I like the location of … Read More about Is the Best Office BIG or Well-Located?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Washed Seersucker Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Say what you will about seersucker: I think it’s a fun preppy classic for the office. While head-to-toe seersucker is a bit much (which is not to say I haven’t known men who wear it H2T), I like it best … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Washed Seersucker Jacket
Coffee Break – Rhianna Heels
For the pros with heels out there: I am in love with these RSVP heels. They look stylish and chic, and I love the multitude of colors they come in. Do note, though: they are almost 5 inches high!! They were $79, but are now marked to $54 at Zappos. rsvp – Rhianna (Taupe) – … Read More about Coffee Break – Rhianna Heels
The Hunt: Black Shoulder Bags
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Black Shoulder Bags
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Amil – Habitat’ Round Collar Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader M writes in to recommend this Theory blazer: “I LOVE this blazer. I tried it on, and it is so flattering. Not sure how they got the collar to stay down in the picture; I thought it was collar-less … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: ‘Amil – Habitat’ Round Collar Blazer
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Yowza — in addition to tax day sales (with lots of pieces under $50), 6pm.com is also featuring sales from Cole Haan and Stuart Weitzman. I’m digging these tall classic boots, with concealed Nike Air technology, a nice round toe, and a stretchy back panel. They were … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – Jean at ExtraPetite shares her adventures in vintage Chanel brooch purchases. Meanwhile, Belle at Capitol Hill Style … Read More about Weekly News Update
Friday’s TPS Report: Twist-Waist Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I tip my hat to Lucky magazine: I saw a Tiana B. dress listed in it as an editor’s pick (or something like that), which sent me to HSN, where I promptly found a ton of cute Tiana B. dresses. … Read More about Friday’s TPS Report: Twist-Waist Dress