Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Did you know that Of Mercer has added extended sizes? Their size range now goes up to 20W. It’s nice to see more options for plus-size workwear, and this dress, fully lined and made from 96% Italian virgin wool, looks like a great choice for … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Madison Dress
Archives for 2016
Coffee Break: Hanging Wall Organizer
Wall organizers with pockets are great for storing sunglasses, earbuds, gloves, winter hats — anything that you want to have handy to grab when you’re on your way out of the house. You can use a hanging shoe organizer to do the same thing, but I thought this one looked a little bit nicer. It’s perfect … Read More about Coffee Break: Hanging Wall Organizer
The Hunt: Stylish Velvet Blazers for Women
These are some of our favorite stylish velvet blazers and other wintry jackets…
Monday’s Workwear Report: Hi-Lite Brush Print Pleated Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Monday! I’m loving this office dress from Jason Wu! I always feel like patterned/printed dresses are one of the places where it makes sense to splurge because the little details, like how the pattern is sewn together or how … Read More about Monday’s Workwear Report: Hi-Lite Brush Print Pleated Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you have some holiday parties or winter weddings coming up, let me bring this awesome midi dress to your attention — it looks elegant, sophisticated, flattering, and appropriate for anyone, regardless of their age or body type. It’s nice that it navy (pictured) as well as … 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 via our RSS feed. Don’t dress your age, writes Julia Baird in The New York Times; The Telegraph comments on the essay. If you struggle with performance anxiety at work, try … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tweed Pencil Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was intrigued by Emerson Rose,the new in-house line of workwear at Nordstrom a week or two ago, and now is a great time to give it a try: there are big deals to be had, as a lot of … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tweed Pencil Skirt
The Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale
Oooh: I’ve been shopping the Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale all day, picking the best workwear for you guys — and there are some great deals in there. The selection is great among the usual suspects like Classiques Entier, Halogen, French Connection, Vince Camuto, Adrianna Papell (try this dress, this dress, this dress, or this dress). On the higher … Read More about The Nordstrom Fall Clearance Sale
Coffee Break: Buffy Leather Shoulder Bag
Red bags: Yea or nay, ladies? I have one or two of them, but I rarely wear them — still, I know a number of women who considered them the perfect neutral. If you’re on the hunt, particularly for a tote bag/shoulder bag hybrid, this large leather bag from Lodis is a good bet — … Read More about Coffee Break: Buffy Leather Shoulder Bag
Executive Presence for Women Leaders
How would you define “executive presence,” particularly for women? Have you worked to build your executive presence? What are your best executive presence tips? Here are some qualities of women with executive presence that Corporette readers have mentioned during conversations that have taken place in the comments: having a “cool, calm, and commanding” presence being a skilled public … Read More about Executive Presence for Women Leaders
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pleat Neck Flannel Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I spied the blue cotton version of this while shopping on lower Fifth Avenue recentlyish and was drawn to the pleats and other interesting details — but at the same time I thought it looked classic. (There are only a … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Pleat Neck Flannel Dress
Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier
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. Hmmn: Nordstrom … Read More about Suit of the Week: Classiques Entier