Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers have extolled the virtues of Talbots’ Audrey sweaters — they’re made from soft cashmere, hold up fantastically, are flattering, rarely have any pilling, etc., etc. Nice. They have a ton of solid colors, as well as a few limited sizes in a variety … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Cashmere Audrey Sweater
Archives for January 2015
Suit of the Week: Antonio Melani
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 our … Read More about Suit of the Week: Antonio Melani
Deal Alert – C.Wonder Closing Sale
I never really got into C.Wonder, but a lot of people seem to be sad that the store is closing. If you happen to work near one of their 11 retail locations, get thee to a store — but for online shoppers there are still some great deals to be had. The website is currently … Read More about Deal Alert – C.Wonder Closing Sale
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… Are Colorful Pants Appropriate for the Office? Must a Blazer Button to Fit? Interviews and Gray Suits Professional-Looking Padfolios Open Thread: Resolutions Tales from the Wallet: Emergency Funds — How Much & Where
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sullivan Check Print Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I thought the price here was a mistake — $425 to $141 for a Reiss blazer just seemed like too drastic a reduction. Then I saw the description: black/white — and thought, a-ha, no wonder it’s on sale. So I … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Sullivan Check Print Blazer
The Resort Casual Dress Code (And What to Wear to Beachy Conferences)
What do you wear to an event that calls for a “resort casual dress code” for business clothing? (Or: what do you wear to beachy conferences?)
Deal Alert: New/Steep Markdowns on Designer Shoes at Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus seems to be having a big sale on designer shoes — they have 58 pairs of Manolo Blahniks newly added to their sale section just this week. There are SO MANY Manolos and Jimmy Choos, as well as tons of Cole Haans (some as low as $58), Delman, Tory Burch, Pour la Victoire … Read More about Deal Alert: New/Steep Markdowns on Designer Shoes at Neiman Marcus
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Stefan Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’ve featured something very similar to this one before, so I’m a bit surprised that this dress has a different style name (Stefan vs. Gypsy). I like the horseshoe neckline, the loose cap sleeves, and the concealed back zipper. As always, a … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap-Sleeve Stefan Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Last Call has a number of colorful pearl studs from Majorica, and I’m liking them for a fun take on pearls. A Tahitian pearl necklace is on my bucket list, so I’m ogling these 8mm pearl stud earrings — beautiful. They were $56, then marked to $45, but with today’s 30% off they come down … Read More about Coffee Break: Tahitian Pearl Stud Earrings
Fashion Resolutions
Here’s a fun topic for today’s open thread: what are your FASHION resolutions (if any) for 2015? Some different forms this may take: Cleaning out your closet, or trying to get rid of clothes that aren’t worn (or just organizing your closet better with the clothes you have in it) Rebuilding your wardrobe after a … Read More about Fashion Resolutions
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Amy Stretch-Crepe Wrap Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy New Year, guys! Net-a-Porter is having some amazing sales right now, with stuff as low as $10 and prices up to 80% off. There are, of course, lots of lucky sizes — I’d also put a lot of what’s … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Amy Stretch-Crepe Wrap Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Happy New Year’s, guys! Santa brought me this cardigan in red, and I love it for kicking around the house. It’s machine washable, super thick and warm, and so so soft. It’s part of Nordstrom’s killer clearance sale (through Jan. 4), with two colors left: black and … Read More about Weekend Open Thread