Archives for April 2017

Weekend Open Thread

04/28/2017 by Kat 243 Comments

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This style of sandal is super popular this year — high block heel, thin straps — but this particular shoe has a few things going for it: it’s affordable and Zappos reviewers are raving about its comfort. (One woman said she never wears heels and only bought it because it came in wide sizes — and still found it so comfortable she wore it all day long! Whoa.) It comes in camel (pictured), black, navy, and a lovely burgundy, in regular and wide sizes 5-11, for $79.95, at Zappos. Steve Madden Declair

(Not the same shoe, but very similar from the brand: this $89 sandal is very similar and comes in a zillion colors; this $79 sandal has a lower heel.

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Weekly News Update

04/28/2017 by Corporette Staff 3 Comments

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Domino tells you how to do a spring cleaning of your beauty products.
Have you heard how Ivanka’s clothing was labeled as Adrienne Vittadini at Stein Mart (Business of Fashion)?
Forbes shares Stacy London’s workwear tips.
From New York magazine’s The Cut: more changes at J.Crew, including 250 employees losing their jobs.
Laura Shin writes in Forbes about Charmaine Pocket, who has made $1 million (!) through her work on Fiverr.
Above the Law has five survival tips for new associates.
At Ozy, Leslie Nguyen-Okwu wonders if we should ditch the germ-laden handshake and adopt the bow.
Science of Us comments on an essay that warns against destigmatizing mental illness in a way that “normalize[s] severe suffering.”
Jennifer Wright writes at Harper’s Bazaar, “Being a parent is a source of joy and challenge and meaning for many humans of all genders. But it’s not the most important job there is.”
GOOD shares some of the funniest signs from last week’s March for Science. (Did you go?)
Molly Ringwald tells the tale of that Pretty in Pink prom dress, at Teen Vogue: “If I’d had it my way, I would have burned the dress on the Paramount back lot.”
Your Laughs of the Week (enjoy a bonus laugh today) are from The Daily Mash and Rachel Bloom of “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” (video NSFW).

On CorporetteMoms Recently…

In our Week in the Life of a Working Mom series, we feature a BigLaw mom in Chicago. (Thanks, L.!) If you’d like to be featured (anonymously or otherwise) for a “week in the life of a working mom” feature, please fill out this form here!
We shared four apps that help working moms (and dads) stay connected to their child’s daycare or school.
Kat shared some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable office clothes.

Did we miss anything? Add ’em here, or send them to [email protected] Thank you! Also: Are you a mom or mom-to-be? Don’t miss this week’s news update at CorporetteMoms.

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Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Short Sleeve Keyhole Soft Blouse

04/28/2017 by Kat 443 Comments

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

This Lands’ End top has been on my radar for several weeks now. It’s an exceptionally soft, machine washable top with a rounded hem — pretty, but very appropriate for work, and not too fussy. It comes in regular sizes 2-18 and petite sizes 00-16 in the pictured color as well as black and blue. Short Sleeve Keyhole Soft Blouse

Here’s a plus-size option in the same colors that also comes in petite, tall, and regular sizes.

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Coffee Break: T Satchel

04/27/2017 by Kat 222 Comments

This green satchel with an attached scarf from Tory Burch looks ladylike and festive — just a really sleek and sophisticated satchel. If you like the green they’ve also got a similar tote; Nordstrom and Amazon have the pictured satchel but not in green. It’s $495. T Satchel

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The Best Online Women’s Management Training

04/27/2017 by Kate Antoniades 6 Comments

Managing people is hard. And managing people as a woman brings its own complications and considerations. Management and leadership training specifically designed for women can help, but if traditional in-person training isn’t an option for you, there’s plenty of online women’s management training out there, and that’s what Reader K is looking for. She asks:

Do you have any suggestions for online leadership/managerial training programs for women (or anyone really)? I am a government lawyer stepping into a managerial position and there is no formal training beyond my past experience watching my supervisors. I would like to take a more proactive step toward developing better managerial and leadership skills, but don’t know where to start. Thanks!

Great question, K! It’s been a couple of years since we talked about resources for becoming a better manager, so this is a great time for an update. (We’ve also discussed online classes for working women, executive presence for women leaders, dressing like a manager, imposter syndrome, delegating work, and whether you should be friends with staffers.)

Here’s our list of online women’s management training (plus some general training for everyone):

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Workwear Hall of Fame: Inverted-Pleat Blouse

04/27/2017 by Kat 363 Comments

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

This top from Vince Camuto has 100+ reviews at Macy’s, and 92% of the reviewers would recommend it to others. It’s normally $69, but right now it’s on sale for $41-$54 and you can get an extra 30% off with promo code FRIEND. I like the wide range of colors — black, cobalt, red, white, navy, pale pink, and a black floral. I think it just looks great — and it’s machine washable. It comes in sizes XS-XL. It’s also at at Macy’s and Amazon (plus sizes too), and Nordstrom has the blouse in a shift dress form. Inverted-Pleat Blouse

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2018 Update: We’re adding this top to our Workwear Hall of Fame because after years it’s still around, coming out in new colors, and getting rave reviews. At the moment Macy’s has the most options, but occasionally Amazon has the top as well. You may also be able to find it with sleeves or even as a shift dress! If you’re looking for more affordable sleeveless tops for work, check out our most recent roundup!

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Filed Under: The Personal Shopper (TPS), Workwear Hall of Fame Tagged With: Under150