Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always think of giraffe prints as being much tighter than this — so I love the abstract, ultra-closeup view on this chic Escada dress. I’d wear it with black (as styled here) and maybe also pastels, like a pale … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Giraffe Print Dress
Archives for April 2014
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. When I was getting married, I wanted to start a blog that only featured white clothing, because for once I wanted everything to be white (ok, fine, or cream or sand or so forth) for wear to the rehearsal dinner, on the honeymoon, during the wedding weekend, … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or 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.) You can also follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Looking for some new finds for your spring … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Walter Iris Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. For some reason, everything I wanted to post today is sold out (darn it) or down to lucky sizes only. Boo. This gray and light blue blouse looks interesting, lovely, and kind of modern — for some reason, I’m seeing … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Walter Iris Blouse
Coffee Break: Classic Q Hillier Leather Hobo
One of these days I’m going to have to add a Marc by Marc Jacobs bag to my collection because I’m constantly drooling over the Classic Q line. I like this leather hobo in contrasting colors — and for once I like the red version better than the blue (although I love the blue accents … Read More about Coffee Break: Classic Q Hillier Leather Hobo
What to Wear for a Polygraph Test
A reader wrote in, wondering: what should she wear for a polygraph test as part of an interview, particularly since it was in the same building as HR?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Sleeveless Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We just rounded up silky button-fronts, and so it was with some interest that I noted that Everlane just launched three new versions of its’ silk blouse: sleeveless, short-sleeved, and a basic silk shell. I have mixed feelings about wearing … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Sleeveless Blouse
Suit of the Week: Akris Punto
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. For some … Read More about Suit of the Week: Akris Punto
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… Dry Cleaning Suits: Everything You Need to Know Can You Create a Suit by Mixing Different Black Fabrics? How to Interview After Getting Fired Food Pushers: Can You Say No to Cupcakes at the … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Viscose Straight Leg Pants
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I spied these pale pink trousers a few weeks ago — they felt fresh then, and they feel fresh now. (Also, I’m seeing a lot of pale pink in surprising places, like denim blazers — and I kind of like … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Cotton Viscose Straight Leg Pants
Coffee Break: Coastal Rain Coat
We seem to be making the shift towards warmer weather (finally!) so I’m hunting for a bright, happy raincoat to add to my collection — and Lands’ End seems to have a ton that are marked down today. I always prefer unbelted styles to belted ones (hence this pick, which also comes in a royal … Read More about Coffee Break: Coastal Rain Coat
How to Wear Heels (If You’re Used to Flats)
How can you wear heels, if you’re used to flats? Which are the best first heels to buy? How do you make the transition smoothly and effectively? Reader J wonders: