Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lands’ End has been taking readers’ favorite Welt Pocket Sheath, and running with it — here they’ve added three-quarter sleeves and grosgrain trim; they also have versions with ballet sleeves, embellishments like lace, embroidery and ruffles, and different patterns and … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: 3/4 Sleeve Ponte Shift Dress
Archives for March 2015
Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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. The Brooks … Read More about Suit of the Week: Brooks Brothers
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… Professional Women and “Empowering” Clothes Bra Care: How Often, and How, to Wash Your Bras Beauty Wednesday: Desk to Dinner Makeup What To Do When You’re Overqualified How to Build a Book of Business
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Side Pleat Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh — love this promising sheath dress from Adrianna Papell. The jewel neck plus steep, deep V is super flattering, as are the side ruching and cap sleeves. The neckline, while lovely, presents a bit of a challenge: what necklace to … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Side Pleat Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Tate City Tote
I’m loving the textured leather on this Ralph Lauren tote, as well as the saturated colors (I haven’t featured a red bag in a while, but there’s also a lovely cobalt, as well as neutrals like black, gray, luggae, and white). I like the lobster claw closure, the feet on the bottom, and the extremely … Read More about Coffee Break: Tate City Tote
Deal Alert: ShopBop’s Big Event Sale
2018 Update: Looking for our picks from the Shopbop Sale of 2018? Check them out right here. I believe ShopBop has this huge tiered sale twice a year — it’s a big deal because it includes so many things that don’t often go on sale. So here are the details: use code BIGEVENT15 to get … Read More about Deal Alert: ShopBop’s Big Event Sale
Can You Wear A Tropical Wool Suit in the Winter?
Are suits made from tropical wool acceptable to wear during the winter, or are they only designed for cooling you down in hot summer weather? And how does the suit color factor in? Reader P wonders… I bought a dark navy colored suit last year from J. Crew in tropical wool, and I am wondering if it … Read More about Can You Wear A Tropical Wool Suit in the Winter?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Color Block Cap Sleeve Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! I love this blue and black colorblocked dress from Brooks Brothers — it looks chic but professional, and the blue is such a happy, bright color. I’d wear it with a black or gray cardigan or blazer, and … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Color Block Cap Sleeve Dress
Coffee Break: Open-Stock Sharpie Permanent Markers
If you do a lot of internet shopping like I do, you are well familiar with the places to buy pens and markers in bulk. But finding a single pen or two can be a lot harder and take more time until I happen to be running an errand near a stationery/office supply store, or … Read More about Coffee Break: Open-Stock Sharpie Permanent Markers
Splurge Monday: Isobel Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. How did it get to be March already? This black dress is boring, I’ll grant you — but it does look like it’s beautifully made, and kind of the perfect basic piece for your wardrobe. Love that mid-V, the wide … Read More about Splurge Monday: Isobel Stretch Crepe Sheath Dress