Weekly News Update
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– Woo hoo, Corporette has been nominated again for the ABA Journal's “Top 100 Law Blogs” listing! Thank you to all my readers, both old and new (and lawyers and non!). If you'd be so good to vote for me (we're in the “Just for Fun” category,”) it would be greatly appreciated. :)
– Jezebel picked up the commenters' debate about dyeing your hair to look older that we started a few days ago.
– Are you perceived as competent but unlikable or as likable but incompetent? Fast Company advises you to flirt to fill the gap. Meanwhile, World of Wealth has a good round-up of blogs from women in male-dominated industries.
– Happy holidays! Focus on Style has a fun interview about what to wear to an office holiday party, and CareerDiva has a roundup of what NOT to get your coworkers.
Sales of note for 9/5/25
- Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including new arrivals
- Anthropologie – 30% off clothing and accessories
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50 — see our full roundup of what to buy for work at J.Crew
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
- L.K. Bennett – 20% off all new-season
- Nordstrom Rack – Season Closeout: extra 40% off select clearance dresses, sandals, shorts, and swimwear(ends 9/11)
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance sales
- Soma – 5 panties for $39 + 35% off 3+ styles + buy 2 get 3 free panties — readers love these PJs and these no-VPL panties
- Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns — here are all the reader favorites at Talbots
- White House Black Market – 50% off all sale styles (ends 9/5)
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- how do I feel less overstimulated at work?
- how can I look more put-together/expensive?
- what's the best out-of-office message to show I'm not working?
- what are some comfortable fashion sneakers?
- what brands have minimalist clothes for a more casual office?
- how to store lots of accessories
- what are good products for sparse brows?
- what do you recommend for gifts for a friend who's eloping?
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
Happy Weekend!
Question: weekend all day career-planning, bar function with lots of judges present = I must wear a suit? Or, can I get away with something a wee bit more casual? I suspect I know the answer (suit), but please tell me I am wrong so I can be more comfortable . . . . :)
Split the difference and find a comfortable suit? They do exist, it just takes a little hunting.
Also found this article interesting.
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2030913,00.html
Fascinating. I like this article. Thanks for sharing it.
Call the sponsor – someone there should be willing to give you some tips.
Regarding the “Looking young …” article, what about the other end of the spectrum? At what age do you stop dyeing your hair and go gray? On men, it looks distinguished, on women ….