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. Y’know, I … Read More about Suit of the Week: Max Mara
Archives for September 2013
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… Building a Tasteful Jewelry Collection How to Use Linked In Secretly Dazed and Confused: How to Help Your Colleague Present Herself Better The Best Online Shopping Tools The Best South American Stores for Professional … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Yenes Jacquard Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m on the fence about posting this one for a weekday, but the sale is too good and the blazer too pretty not to post. It’s supposedly olive (although it looks a lot more silvery gray to me) and while … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Yenes Jacquard Jacket
Coffee Break: ‘Charisma’ Convertible Pendant Necklace
I’m not always crazy about pendant necklaces — I bought way too many in my 20s that I thought were delicate and pretty, but now just strike me as too small and not very interesting. This Judith Jack convertible pendant necklace is big enough to be interesting, though, and I think it would look particularly … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Charisma’ Convertible Pendant Necklace
Choosing a Last Name
What should working women do when they get married — take their husband’s last name, create a new last name, or keep their maiden name? What factors matter? Reader E wonders. I have a question about maiden names vs. married names. I am currently in law school and am planning an engagement sometime in the … Read More about Choosing a Last Name
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Augustini Fold Neck Tailored Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reiss always has such beautiful dresses — it’s easy to see why the brand is a favorite of Kate Middleton. I’m loving this fold neck dress (available in cobalt and black), which has something that is so hard to find … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Augustini Fold Neck Tailored Dress
Coffee Break: ‘Moselle’ Pump
I love the fuschia/burgundy/black colors printed onto haircalf with this Söfft pump — they’re fun and pretty, and the pump is sure to be comfortable (well, for a 3.5″ heel). It also comes in a much more subdued black/white/brown wave print that I could see being gorgeous against a number of different skin tones. It’s … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Moselle’ Pump
What Are Your Shopping Habits for Workwear? Moratoriums, Spreadsheets, and Crop Rotation
2020 Update: We still love this discussion on shopping habits for workwear — you may also want to check out our most recent discussion on whether you should buy duplicates of your favorite clothes. Silly question, right — how do you shop? But if I’ve learned one thing while doing this blog, everyone has their … Read More about What Are Your Shopping Habits for Workwear? Moratoriums, Spreadsheets, and Crop Rotation
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Quilted Satin Tuxedo Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Net-a-Porter has a bunch of drool-worthy blazers right now, but the one that makes me most excited is this stunning satin tuxedo jacket from Balmain. The fan print is so art deco, the satin looks luxurious, and I love the … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Quilted Satin Tuxedo Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m drooling over these lapis and agate stone earrings from Kelly Wearstler — they strike me as fun, sparkly, and dangly, just about everything I want for my night-out earrings. They’re $350 at ShopBop. Kelly Wearstler Ritzo Earrings (L-2)
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Kenya Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! Here’s another nice blue sheath dress marked almost 60% off. I like the interesting neckline, and the bright color but conservative shape — I might try it with a long pendant necklace, like the one from yesterday’s coffee … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Kenya Sheath Dress