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. Whenever I … Read More about Suit of the Week: L.K. Bennett
Archives for March 2014
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… Work-Appropriate Braids When It’s Time to Splurge on an Expensive Handbag How to Show Your Secretary You Appreciate Her Should You Visit Sick Coworkers at the Hospital?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Paige Jacquard Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Off Fifth has a great selection of workwear pieces right now, including this white jacquard blazer from Elie Tahari. White blazers are one of my favorite summer staples, and I love the little details — the peplum, the jacquard, the … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Paige Jacquard Jacket
Coffee Break: A Satchel
Reader A wrote in to recommend this fun tote/satchel from Kate Spade Saturday, noting: I finally decided to give up my Longchamp and looked high and low for an affordable, structured bag that would fit an umbrella, small water bottle, large-ish wallet, phone, ipad, additional documents, and maybe lunch or something in a semi-organized fashion … Read More about Coffee Break: A Satchel
How to Build a Book of Business: Business Development Tips for Women
What are the best practices for business development? How do you build a book of business? Are there any especially great business development tips for women? Reader S, a new partner, wonders: I am starting at a new firm as a partner where there is a great deal of emphasis on client development. Its a … Read More about How to Build a Book of Business: Business Development Tips for Women
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sunmosa Ponte Seam Detail Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: love this dress, available in “navy dusk” and cream. It basically has everything I look for in a work sheath… It’s fitted but not too tight. It has waist details that are flattering and not reminiscent of corsets or … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Sunmosa Ponte Seam Detail Dress
Coffee Break: Julia Perforated Handbag
Happy St. Paddy’s Day! I’m usually not a fan of “wear the color on the day” holidays, but I WILL say that kelly green is one of my favorite colors for handbags, if only because the color is so unwearable in almost every other iteration (skirts, blouses, sweaters, etc), unless your skin tone is just … Read More about Coffee Break: Julia Perforated Handbag
The Hunt: Beige Pumps
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: Beige Pumps
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! I’m loving the crisp, geometric pattern on this Paul Smith Black blazer — it looks wild at first, but I think in practice it would actually work as a more fashion-y version of a gray blazer. (Should you … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Wool Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Everybody’s talking about the amazing sale at The Outnet, with clearance prices marked up to 85% off. I decided to poke around and fell in love with this gorgeous leather/jacquard jacket from Helmut Lang, which looks like a great edgy indoor/outdoor/eveningish blazer as the weather gets warmer. … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Black Check Pencil Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Friday! I like the look of this black check pencil dress, available at Dorothy Perkins in sizes 2-18. It looks interesting but classic, and (ahem) would be a great starting point for mixing patterns — I’d try a a … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Black Check Pencil Dress