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. Oh my. … Read More about Suit of the Week: Max Mara
Archives for January 2016
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… How to Style Long Hair for Job Interviews What to Wear to a “Resort Casual” Business Event in Florida Tips on Wearing Black and Navy Together Brrr: Staying Warm in a Freezing Office Upgrade Your … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Seamed Ponte Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh, love the port color here — it’s interesting and unusual but still subdued and professional. The dress itself looks great too — we’ve seen several iterations of this Ellen Tracy dress over the years, and I always appreciate the … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Seamed Ponte Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: BFB Laptop Tote
Oooh: here’s a new-to-me, stylish laptop tote from Australian company, My Best Friend is a Bag. Now, admittedly, the name isn’t great (but then, perhaps I’m just too acquainted with the My Brest Friend nursing pillow and getting different connotations), but the Amazon reviews on these professional totes are through the roof. The pictured bag fits laptops up to … Read More about Coffee Break: BFB Laptop Tote
Help With Your Resolutions
I’ve noticed there’s a lot of talk about finances in the comments, so I thought I’d round up some of our Tales from the Wallet posts in case those are helpful. Then I thought, heck, why not just round up a few of our other posts that might be helpful on your resolutions. Whether your goal … Read More about Help With Your Resolutions
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Houndstooth Asymmetric-Zip Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Tuesday! Today’s workwear pick gives us lots of interesting things to talk about. First: a high-low curved hem, which I have not seen before on a blazer — I kind of like it, particularly with a low volume bottom like … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Houndstooth Asymmetric-Zip Blazer
Coffee Break: The Lady’s Dress Overshoes
OK, these are totally not sexy at all — but one of the very first things I covered on this blog was a similar product, so for some reason I have a soft spot in my heart for what are, essentially, women’s galoshes. The idea: If you’re wearing fabulous shoes and it starts pouring, you … Read More about Coffee Break: The Lady’s Dress Overshoes
Resolutions: A One-Word Theme for 2016
Do you find power in a simple one-word resolution? Kat ponders making “HUNGRY” her resolution from mental and physical perspectives.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Double Face Wool Blend Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy 2016, everyone — we hope you’ve had a great year thus far. For our first workwear pick of the year, I present this ah-ma-zing navy blazer from Akris. I loooove the layered lapel on one side only, and the … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Double Face Wool Blend Jacket
42 New Year Sales (and Kat’s Top 13)
Happy New Year, guys! May 2016 be happy, joyous, prosperous, healthy, fun, and all that other good stuff for you and yours. I’ve already hit my favorite Dillards New Year sale (here’s my 2013 roundup on it) and the big Nordstrom sale; there are a TON of great other sales going on. (My favorites are in … Read More about 42 New Year Sales (and Kat’s Top 13)