Can something as simple as a water bottle be unprofessional? Are there business etiquette rules for drinking water in the office? Reader M wonders. Are there any tips for choosing professional-looking water bottles? This is perhaps a mundane question, but with an extremely youthful face, long hair, and a newly-minted JD, I’m trying very hard … Read More about Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
Archives for 2013
Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re building a wardrobe right now, there are so many great basics around on deep sale, including this black sheath dress in a seasonless wool from White House | Black Market. I like the sleeves, the “gently folded neckline … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. Talbots is … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
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… Can You Wear Knee-Hight Boots to the Office? The 2012 Poll Tax-Savvy Investments: 401Ks & IRAs, Oh My! When Is Your Office Decor “Too Nice”? The Overachieving Chick… with the Blue Collar Husband How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many great things for under $100 that I’m going to skip right to that this week. Happy Wednesday! I love a good Thomas Pink shirt — in my mind the classic one is a crisp, stretchy cotton, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole
I present to you: the black cashmere stole. Boring? You bet. But will you wear it a million times over the next 10 years? You bet. I bought a scarf like this years ago, on a similar sale at Henri Bendel, and I wear it all the time — it’s my easy grab-it-and-go piece when … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole
What’s YOUR Annual Clothes Budget?
How much do you spend on clothes — and how do you keep track?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Carla Collarless High-Necked Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Loooove this jacket. The ruched details at the waist are gorgeous and flattering, and it’s the perfect piece to showcase a fabulous belt. I think the whole outfit says confident, stylish woman. And it’s part of the great Reiss sale … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Carla Collarless High-Necked Jacket
Coffee Break – Spymid Pumps
There are a few gems in the 6pm Stuart Weitzman sale today — take, for example, these classic pumps with an oh-so-tiny peep toe.* These babies are 70% off and available in red and black — they were $335 but are now marked to $102. (Meanwhile, over at the Stuart Weitzman online shop, there is … Read More about Coffee Break – Spymid Pumps
Laughter, Anxiety, and the Overachieving Chick
Update: We still stand by this roundup of laughter, anxiety, and the overachieving chick — you may want to check out our more recent discussion (with recommendations!) on how to deal with anxiety through laughter. I’ve been thinking lately about how important laughter is — specifically, how important it is to have an honest-to-god giggle … Read More about Laughter, Anxiety, and the Overachieving Chick
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Contrast Back Shift Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Barneys’ sale has hit 75% off, and there is a TON of great stuff left (a lot under $250, too). Take, for example, this fun cotton/silk 10 Crosby Derek Lam dress. From the front, it looks like just your … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Contrast Back Shift Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I’m in love with these earrings by Alexis Bittar. It’s more than just these “long leaf statement” earrings, though — I’m kind of obsessed with his entire Lucite collection right now. I like about ten different pairs of the earrings, the rings, and the bangles (me! and … Read More about Weekend Open Thread