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. I was … Read More about Suit of the Week: Elie Tahari
Archives for May 2015
How to Financially Survive Divorce
What are your best tips for financially surviving a divorce? What would you do differently with your finances during the marriage, if anything — and when would you have done it?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Arlo Loose Fitted Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I mentioned this yesterday: man, L.K. Bennett has a lot of good stuff in their sale section — but lots of lucky sizes. This top, with its pretty pleated details, interesting but high v-neck, and elbow-length sleeves, was designed to … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Arlo Loose Fitted Top
Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
I always like a nice nylon tote — they’re lightweight, durable, and versatile. This one from Tumi looks nice (pictured in the pink but available in 5 colors, including basic black) — I like that it has feet (!), a bit of structure, a top zipper, and slips over a rolling suitcase (as pictured) — … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Voyageur Q-Tote®’ Nylon Tote
Managing Your Personal Brand Online
What will potential employers find when they Google your name — and what can you do if you don’t like what they’ll see? How can your own website help you manage your personal brand online? Reader T wonders… I have a question about personal websites for lawyers and professional women. Before law school, I had a reasonably lengthy career in an … Read More about Managing Your Personal Brand Online
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Textured Knit Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Outnet is having some pretty great sales, and I find myself almost unable to choose which of these two pieces I want to feature more: this knit blazer (which I’m going with) or this lovely wool crepe dress from … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Textured Knit Blazer
Coffee Break: Halftees
We haven’t talked about demi camisoles in a while, but as summer is almost upon us, and everyone wants to shed unnecessary layers, now is a great time to discuss it. In hot weather, a regular slip or camisole just seems too heavy; they bunch up and they leave lines. Still: cleavage is never work appropriate, which is (often) … Read More about Coffee Break: Halftees
Becoming a Better Manager: Books and Online Resources
Update: We still stand by this advice on how to become a better manager (and links have been updated below), but you may also want to check out our latest discussion on online women’s management training. How do you become a boss and a more effective leader — whether you’re new to management or you’ve supervised people for a while and want to … Read More about Becoming a Better Manager: Books and Online Resources
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Mary Bell Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Oooh: I thought I was familiar with the various DvF wrap dresses, but I haven’t seen the Mary Bell before. I like the longer, more work-appropriate length, the slightly less open feel to the V, the silk jersey, and here I … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Mary Bell Dress
Admin / Tech / Ads
Hi guys – I saw some of the reader complaints re: audio ads late yesterday; my apologies to everyone for the audio interruption. The people who manage the ads on this site are all under strict instructions to never let audio ads in (and, my goodness, certainly not ads for things like KY jelly, whether audio … Read More about Admin / Tech / Ads
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Is it maxi dress weather yet? Because it FEELS like it just might be. I always like a maxi dress for the weekend — it’s casual and comfortable enough to take you to brunch or out for shopping, but add a cute clutch, a wrap, and some … 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 and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. xoVain tries 36 lipstick colors to find a true red. … Read More about Weekly News Update