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. This was … Read More about Suit of the Week: MM.LaFleur
Archives for February 2018
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… Adventures in Business Casual: What to Wear to Work in Silicon Valley The Best Teas to Wake You Up, Calm You Down, and Maybe Even Replace Your Wine Help! My Assistant Talks Too Much How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Going-Out Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Readers were recently singing the praises of this Going-Out Blazer from J.Crew, and I think it looks really lovely. They likened it to a jardigan (jacket/cardigan) and noted that it’s perfect to wear with both dresses and jeans. It’s getting … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Going-Out Blazer
Coffee Break: Skedaddle Laptop Backpack
It’s been a while since we rounded up the best laptop bags for work or backpacks for work. As I’ve said before, they’re not super stylish — but there are a million reasons you may be in the market for one, whether you’ve got back issues, or you prefer it for your commute, or you just like the … Read More about Coffee Break: Skedaddle Laptop Backpack
The 411 On FIRE: Financial Independence / Retire Early
I asked the Corporette FB group a while ago what financial resources people were loving, and a reader suggested we do a post on the FIRE movement — financial independence/retire early — so I asked Rebecca Berfanger to round up some great resources on the movement for beginners! Readers, have you considered retiring early as … Read More about The 411 On FIRE: Financial Independence / Retire Early
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Trinu Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This great dress from L.K. Bennett comes in red and black, and between the two colors, every size is available — but both are beginning to run low on stock. I like the fitted silhouette and the round neck, and … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Trinu Dress
Coffee Break: Things
As I’ve mentioned in the past, I love Remember the Milk for a lot of my to do list requirements, but I still have my complaints — one is that it doesn’t work with Siri; another is that it doesn’t let you do nested to-do lists (so you can break a project into pieces). A … Read More about Coffee Break: Things
How to Wear Scarves to Work
What are your best tips on how to wear scarves to work, readers? What are the best styles — the splurgeworthy brands — and the best fabrics and shapes for scarves? How do you like to style your scarves in 2018 for a modern look? Reader D wonders: Would you please do a piece on … Read More about How to Wear Scarves to Work
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Orchid Turn-Up Collar Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I was going to feature another Veronica Beard jacket today — I saw a patchwork jacket in the store that looked amazing — but then I saw this pink one online. I love the collar detail and the single button style, … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Orchid Turn-Up Collar Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I always think of myself as looking for plums or a slightly taupe sort of lipcolor, and I hunted for a long time for an everyday red, eventually giving up the search. So I was really surprised when I picked up this Clinique Chubby Stick and loved … 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. ABA Journal offered a look at how and why professional wear has evolved for lawyers, from traditional suit-and-tie ensembles to the fashion-forward looks on politicians and shows … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Wrap-Front Top
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This top from Banana Republic is $68, but they’re always having sales, so keep an eye out — and I’ve seen blouses like this at much higher price points (for example). We’re featuring it in the “wide stripe,” but there’s also … Read More about Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Wrap-Front Top