I got one of these tissue weight wool cashmere wraps during one of the spring sales, and have been wearing it everywhere — the weight is perfect for fall, and a wrap/scarf is one of my favorite things to take with me out the door when I’m not sure if I need a jacket or not. (I … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Archives for September 2015
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. Fortune reports on some companies that are taking their … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Design Studio Pant
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ok, I’m just going to say it: hooray for bootcut trousers! I feel like they’ve been gone for a while, and it’s nice to see them again. New York & Co. has a bunch of “fun” pants that are, I … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Design Studio Pant
Coffee Break: Jewelry Pave Diamond Huggie Earrings
I love a good huggie earring, but the teenier, the better. This teensy tiny gold diamond hoop looks adorable, comfortable, classy — love, love, love. It’s $693 (an oddly specific price) at ShopBop. Ariel Gordon Jewelry Pave Diamond Huggie Earrings Two slightly lower-priced options are here and here; here is a much lower-priced option. (L-5)
Going-Out Clothes and Young Professionals
Update: We still stand by this advice for going-out clothes and young professionals, but you may also want to check out the great reader discussion on general going-out clothes after age 25. Once you get to grad school, can you stick with your “going out” style from college, or is it time to make some changes? Reader … Read More about Going-Out Clothes and Young Professionals
Thursday’s TPS Report: Marcher Silk Pintuck-Pleated Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Saks has a very small number of these silk blouses on sale right now for $75 — the rest are full price at $188. Still: what a fabulous blouse. I like the pleat details, the draped look, and the quality. Gorgeous. Joie Marcher … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Marcher Silk Pintuck-Pleated Blouse
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. Aaaaah – … 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… Beauty Wednesday: Laser Hair Removal Fun But Professional Patterns and Colors Alumni Mentoring and Networking: What Works, What Doesn’t Pumping at Work (guest post by Reader K) Managing Severe Allergies at Work Online Dating … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Black Sea Cashmere Knit Color Blocked Cardigan
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Bluefly has some steep discounts on great inventory right now, including reader cashmere favorites like Magaschoni, August Cashmere, and more. This black and white cardigan looks edgy but professional — love. It was $298 but is now $143. Magaschoni Black Sea … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Black Sea Cashmere Knit Color Blocked Cardigan
Coffee Break: Crinkle Heels
Ooh: I think I found these heels when I was sorting through various wine-colored heels for our recent purple heels roundup. While I do generally prefer the purply wine colored heels for maximum versatility, these dark red heels from Kate Spade are also droolworthy. Something about the mixture of feminine details like a crinkle patent and a bow, … Read More about Coffee Break: Crinkle Heels
What to Wear to a Homecoming Networking Event
What should you wear to an alumni networking event right before homecoming? How should you figure out what to wear? Reader M wonders… I am attending a networking event in a few weeks and am a little bit confused on what to wear. It is part of my university’s homecoming, and is right before the … Read More about What to Wear to a Homecoming Networking Event
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Back Zip Ponte Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The first thing you should know about this dress is that, while it is lovely in teal, it also comes in not one but TWO black versions: one with a leather detail, and one without. I was all psyched to … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Back Zip Ponte Sheath Dress