Ladies, let’s talk generally about what to wear to work while pregnant here at Corporette — what are your favorite maternity options for workwear? What gaffes have you seen pregnant women make in your conservative office — and who did you really think looked great? It’s been a while since we talked about the best … Read More about What to Wear to Work While Pregnant
Archives for May 2018
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Doubleweave V-Neck Sheath Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I came across this Ann Taylor sheath dress when I was searching for something for the suit roundup we did last week — and I think it’s a great dress. I love the “winter emerald” color, which is a little unusual, … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Doubleweave V-Neck Sheath Dress
The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale: The Best Workwear for Women in the 2018 Sale
The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I’ve been getting sale alerts for days, and it finally occurred to me: the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale is here! (It officially started this morning, but they started marking things down a day or two ago.) The dresses for work are the main attraction, I think … Read More about The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale: The Best Workwear for Women in the 2018 Sale
Suit of the Week: Hugo Boss
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. I’m allllmost … Read More about Suit of the Week: Hugo Boss
Stylish Tops for Under Suits
We try to keep our major shopping guides updated regularly, but sometimes they need a major overhaul — that’s been the case for our Guide to the Best Tops for Under Women’s Suits for a while now. I’m proud to say we’ve finally done it — you can check it out here. In the meantime, … Read More about Stylish Tops for Under Suits
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Peplum Suit Jacket
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Wednesday! Today’s pick is a great peplum suit jacket at Saks. It’s certainly affordable at $137, down from $275, and considering the discount, it has a pretty good range of sizes still in stock. To me, this looks like … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Peplum Suit Jacket
Coffee Break: Marti Leather Shoulder Bag
The below content is about the 2018 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. I always like a nice blue bag — if you haven’t had one before you’ll be surprised how versatile the bag can be against workwear. Blue bags look great with black, navy, gray, white, and other neutrals, and can be a nice pop of contrast against … Read More about Coffee Break: Marti Leather Shoulder Bag
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Hudson Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I always like a good notched neckline — it’s less tricky than a straight V-neck (too high, too low, too gapey) but almost universally flattering. I like to stick with round-shaped necklaces like pearls or tiny station necklaces, but that’s … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Hudson Dress
Coffee Break: Wallaroo Scrunchie Sunhat
I’ve taken sun protection very seriously since around the time my first son was born — I’m not sure if pregnancy made my skin more vulnerable or what, but what seemed at the time like adorable “I’m pregnant!” freckles have turned into darker spots that are distinctly less adorable. In short: Wear a hat and … Read More about Coffee Break: Wallaroo Scrunchie Sunhat
Near or Far: Do the Benefits of Living Closer to Work Outweigh the Cons?
What do you think the benefits of living closer to work are — vs. farther away? Do you prefer to have some separation between work and home?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Single-Breasted Wool Blazer
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. When you say Balmain, I will forever think of the crazy shouldered blazers they were popular for in the mid-aughts — but it’s good to know that they have more regular blazers these days. Fun fact: Apparently they’re meant to … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Single-Breasted Wool Blazer
Mistakes to Avoid When Working from Home
We rounded up which mistakes to AVOID when working from home…