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. We rounded up … Read More about Suit of the Week: Altuzarra
Archives for April 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 Look Stylish and Professional at a Business Casual Office Tips for Whitening Teeth and Nails Fashion for Doctors The Sleeveless Professional: Body Types, Bare Arms, and Expectations Being Confident at Work vs. … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Maggie Ottoman Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: if you love Boden’s popular Aurelia dress but want something with shorter sleeves for the summer (or with more of a flare), I direct your attention to the Maggie Ottoman Dress. It’s $138, comes in regular, petite, and long sizes … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Maggie Ottoman Dress
Coffee Break: Lismore Business Card Holder
Oooh, pretty! I remember a work friend once telling me a story about how she and her boyfriend made a special trip one weekend to the MoMA Store to look at and ultimately purchase a small, clear acrylic business card holder. “That’s it?” he asked. “Yup,” she replied. You can still get that same $9 … Read More about Coffee Break: Lismore Business Card Holder
The Corporette Guide to Suits
Which are the best brands for basic, classic-cut suits for women — worthy of use as interview suits and other outfits for important, career-advancing events? We haven’t talked about simple women’s suits in ages, so I thought we’d discuss. (Update: check out Part 2 of this post, featuring plus size suits, petite suits, tall suits, maternity suits, and … Read More about The Corporette Guide to Suits
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Checked Pencil Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I knew that Bloomingdale’s carried some other British designers and brands like Reiss and Whistles, but I didn’t realize they also carry Karen Millen. (Ladies, any other favorite British brands for workwear that you know Bloomie’s carries? Shout ’em out … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Checked Pencil Dress
Coffee Break: ‘Elements – Jardin de Papillon’ Chain Link Stud Earrings
My love affair with Alexis Bittar continues, and while these are post earrings, they’re a great example of the kind of thing I would wear to work — they’re interesting but there’s no movement with them, just a bit of bling. The gold and gunmetal versions are $55, but there’s a lighter-looking rhodium pair for … Read More about Coffee Break: ‘Elements – Jardin de Papillon’ Chain Link Stud Earrings
Work Jewelry: How Much Jewelry Should You Wear to Work?
Ladies, how much work jewelry do you wear? Do you tend to lean towards “too much” or “not enough”? Where do you think the line is? How do you avoid getting into a rut with your jewelry?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Micro Bouclé Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! Even though I’m usually against “personality necklines” I’m liking the intriguing U-shaped neckline and high neck here. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but something about it feels authoritative yet youthful. The bouclé fabric adds a bit … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Micro Bouclé Sheath Dress
The Corporette Guide to Interview Suits
Updated: Check out our Guide to Basic Women’s Suiting and our roundup of the best women’s suits! With interview season for schools right around the corner, we thought now would be a great time to do a general guide to suits — where to get ’em, how much to expect to pay, and what the general pros … Read More about The Corporette Guide to Interview Suits
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I am sorry to report that the dark purple Nudistsong heels on Nordstrom’s homepage are (sob) no longer in stock, at least not anywhere I can find. But they do have a bunch of other colors, including these gorgeous kinda-stripey kinda-shiney shoes. Considering the rest of the … 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! You can also follow us on Pinterest and Instagram, or by our RSS feed. Fashionista looks at 10 brands that are expanding the definition of “nude” shades. Recall alert from The Washington Post: 20,000 Ivanka Trump scarves. Vivia Chen … Read More about Weekly News Update