Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This plus-size ponte sheath dress looks fabulous. I love the sleeves and pockets, it’s machine washable, and it comes in a million colors and patterns in regular (2–18), petite (0–16), tall (6–18), and plus sizes (16W–26W). I love the purple, but … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Elbow Sleeve Ponte Sheath Dress
Archives for October 2017
Suit of the Week: Le Suit
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. Boy, there … Read More about Suit of the Week: Le Suit
Workwear Hall of Fame: Stretch Knit Trousers
Update: These reader favorites (and Kat favorite) stretch knit trousers are on sale in the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — they’re marked down to $79, but after the sale will go back to $119.
Coffee Break: The Handbag Raincoat
I just noticed that there’s a product called the Handbag Raincoat over at Shopbop (and also at HandbagRaincoat.com, The Container Store, and Amazon). They make it in both a small and large size, which are $10 and $20, respectively. I can see it as being a great option, particularly in in-between weather when you don’t have a big … Read More about Coffee Break: The Handbag Raincoat
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 Wear Booties to the Office 7 Financial Steps to Take Before the End of the Year How to Find the Best Planner For You 9 to 5: The Movie Discussion #FirstSevenJobs: What Were … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Paneled Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This colorful dress from Diane von Furstenberg looks really gorgeous, and I love that it’s on sale, of course, at 40% off. I also think it’s really fun; I love the purple and the overall Mediterranean, sort of Pucci color … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Paneled Stretch Wool Sheath Dress
Coffee Break: Key Chain Card Case
I always like clever little card case/keychains like this, and I think it would be particularly great if you need a key to get around certain places in your office — keep your favorite salad place’s “buy 10 get 1 free” punch card there, along with a few coins and dollars, and you’re good to … Read More about Coffee Break: Key Chain Card Case
How to Deal with Extreme Coworkers
Readers, what’s your best advice for how to deal with extreme coworkers? We’ve talked about what to do when your boss has it out for you, as well as difficult coworkers who throw temper tantrums, but not in a while — so I asked lawyer/journalist Rebecca Berfanger to offer some advice… – Kat Have you … Read More about How to Deal with Extreme Coworkers
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Herringbone Wide-Leg Pant
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wide-leg pants are coming back, and Theory has a great pair in herringbone. I always love a classic pattern like a herringbone tweed, and these look fabulous. I love the wide leg, and the way they’re styled on the Theory website is … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Herringbone Wide-Leg Pant
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Lace dresses like this can sometimes be a bit mumsy/MOBish (mother of the bride), but for some reason I’m loving this Tadashi Shoji number with corded lace overlays. It looks elegant, sophisticated, and (always key) versatile. I’d wear this to an anniversary dinner with my husband 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. The New York Times explains why celebrities, activists, and journalists are boycotting Twitter on Oct. 13, #WomenBoycottTwitter, following Twitter’s suspension of Rose McGowan’s account after she tweeted … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Ruffle Cuff Blouse
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This windowpane ruffle-cuff blouse from Who What Wear™ is available in both regular sizes and plus sizes (the regular is more highly rated than the plus for some reason), and it’s always great to find something with a size range of S–4X. So … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Ruffle Cuff Blouse