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… Five Things You Must Bring to a Conference A Feminine Approach to Business Casual The Bad Assistant: When To Switch, When to Fire Networking In Your Niche — But Outside Your Company Tales from the…

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Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Baxter Dress

Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Baxter Dress

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Sleeves, pockets,  and a generally neutral, flattering dress? Sign me up. The neckline is the only thing that gives me pause because I’m not generally a fan of crewnecks — I’d just take a necklace (pearls, perhaps) and visually lower…

Coffee Break: Crosby Nylon Business Tote

Coffee Break: Crosby Nylon Business Tote

This nylon business tote from Coach is in the men’s section of 6pm, but I see no reason why women wouldn’t wear it. (It’s 15″ x 5″ x 13.5″, which doesn’t seem crazy large; the shorter straps are 7.5″ long.) It looks lightweight but structured, has tons of great storage (and a zipper on top, huzzah!),…

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How to Buy Suit Separates

I’ve always said that suiting separates are far, far more flattering and versatile than discount bin suits (you know the ones, sold on the same hanger with a single size, some for very inexpensive prices) and we’ve seen an explosion in recent years with a TON of options for suiting separates. Jacket, skirt, and pants, sure — but…

Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Notch Detail Sheath Dress

Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Notch Detail Sheath Dress

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Classiques Entier makes some of my favorite ponte sheath dresses — so they had me really worried this summer when much of their collection featured full-length, exposed zippers. (My [probably irrational] fear with a full-length zipper is, if it breaks, you’re…