I was in the Free People store recently and couldn’t resist buying these slightly crazy green sunglasses. (I also took a quick picture for the blog’s Instagram story. They’re huge sunglasses even for me, with a mirrored lens that’s more of a tint than a dark glass. They’re $20, exclusively at Free People — and they … Read More about Coffee Break: Abbey Road Sunglasses
Archives for August 2017
Your Favorite Colors for Your Working Wardrobe
Which colors do you usually buy for clothes for work? Do you think there are “best colors” to wear to work?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Plaid Off Shoulder Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. When I saw this, it made me think of our post on how to dress like Selina Meyer in Veep. She had a similar blazer that she wore for a speech or something similar, and it was really great. Yes, this … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Plaid Off Shoulder Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. James & Erin is one of the new Amazon Prime brands and it’s got a kind of cool girl vibe that can work with a lot of different women’s styles. This embellished shell is on a crazy sale ($15!), comes in purple and black, is handwashable, and … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Contrast-Binding Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Society New York has a number of cute dresses for work — including some with pockets and sleeves (that rare workwear unicorn!) — nice! This simple black and white one is $29-$69, available in sizes 0-12 in black and white … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Contrast-Binding Sheath Dress
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. Racked offers inspiration for various day-to-night looks, like this one that the writer used to go from the Westminster Dog Show, to a party at a radical publishing … Read More about Weekly News Update
Coffee Break: Fringe Moccasin Flat
Eeek, what fun flats — and I love this happy green color (but note that these also come in beige, navy, and pink). I’m not usually such a fan of moccasins or fringe, but somehow these are the best of all worlds, and they look sleek but comfortable and stylish. Love. They’re made in Italy … Read More about Coffee Break: Fringe Moccasin Flat
The Best Girl Power Songs for Women
These are some of our favorite girl power songs for women — particularly hard-working boss ladies!
Thursday’s Workwear Report: World’s Comfiest Button-Down
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re on the constant hunt for dress shirts that don’t gape open, Betabrand has this one, which they’re also calling the world’s comfiest button-down. It’s interesting because it’s a fake button front with two functional buttons that make the … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: World’s Comfiest Button-Down
Suit of the Week: Banana Republic
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. Banana Republic … Read More about Suit of the Week: Banana Republic
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… The Best Beauty Advice You’ve Ever Heard Which Trends Won’t You Wear to Work? Weekend Wednesday: Pajamas for Grownups Fashion Startups: 25 Brands Making Bags and Shoes for Work Weekend Prep for Monday: Do You … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Bi-Stretch Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This dress from Tahari has been around for years and has gotten really great reviews at Nordstrom as well as at Amazon, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it in a morning workwear report. Say what you will about the … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Bi-Stretch Sheath Dress