Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This pick from Boden — the Martha Skirt — looks like a fabulous skirt, particularly in this Riviera Blue color (one of four prints available). It’s made from 98% cotton and 2% elastane, it’s lined, and it comes in petite … Read More about Thursday’s Workwear Report: Martha Skirt
Archives for June 2018
How to Wear a Blazer With Something Other Than a Suit
How do I find a black jacket to wear with all the different types of black pants in my wardrobe? I really want to look a bii more professional on certain occasions in the office, but I’m not sure what type of jacket is appropriate to coordinate with basic black work slacks. All the blacks slacks are different fabrics and different shades.
Suit of the Week: Nora Gardner
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 knew … Read More about Suit of the Week: Nora Gardner
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… Four Types of Comfortable Flats Every Professional Should Own — Even If You Hate Ballet Flats Workwear Inspiration from House of Cards: How to Get Claire Underwood’s Style 4 Personal Safety Apps for Women … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Tie Waist Shirtdress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m usually iffy on shirtdresses, particularly for the office, but I like a lot of the details here — the collar/lapels, the self-tie belt so it can be as loose or as tight as you want: all really nice! Tahari … Read More about Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Tie Waist Shirtdress
Coffee Break: Convection Toaster Oven
I’m a bit of a weirdo in summer in that I absolutely HATE to turn on the oven — so if I need to cook anything I always use my toaster oven. Actually, if I’m being honest, I use my toaster oven whenever possible, at all points throughout the year, because it’s just so easy … Read More about Coffee Break: Convection Toaster Oven
Work Fashion Tips for Petite Women
It’s on my to-do list today to update a lot of our older posts with advice for where to buy petite-friendly clothes for work, and I thought I’d ask the readers: what are your best work fashion tips for petite women? Do you think certain styles work better than other — or is it all … Read More about Work Fashion Tips for Petite Women
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Jackie Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Fit-and-flare dresses are always very popular, but sometimes the flare gives them too much of a 1950s look, and sometimes the skirt is very short. This one has a nice flounce to it but isn’t too flouncy for work, or … Read More about Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Jackie Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress
Coffee Break: Gilded File Holder
I always like things that are pretty and functional, and this gilded file holder looks like a great way to keep some files or notebooks close at hand in a minimal, clean way. (It’s been a while since we talked about how to organize your office — but I always liked to have one folder full … Read More about Coffee Break: Gilded File Holder
Deal Alert: Jimmy Choo on Sale!
I’ve had my eye on this bag (pictured below) and was surprised to see when it went down 60% off — to be honest I had no idea Jimmy Choo ever went so deeply on sale! If you feel like treating yourself there are some great deals to be had at Nordstrom right now, 40-60% … Read More about Deal Alert: Jimmy Choo on Sale!
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Check Pencil Wool-Blend Skirt
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I normally think of Kiton as menswear (fancy ties and suits for $8000+) so I love that they’re making skirts and more out of their quality fabrics (ooh, their dresses are fabulous also). You can see from the self-tie belt … Read More about Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Check Pencil Wool-Blend Skirt
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. If you always thought the off-the-shoulder sweatshirt was sexy in Flashdance, now’s your chance: this laid back top from Free People comes in a zillion colors and is on sale for $34-$45, sizes XS-L. I love a lot of Free People’s things for the weekend because they’re … Read More about Weekend Open Thread