Previously, on Corporette…
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Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here's what was on our minds oh so many moons ago.
One year ago…
- The Best Workwear for Different Body Types
- Sleeved Dresses with Pockets
- Open Thread: Summer Workouts
- Wearing a Dress and Blazer Instead of a Suit
- What to Wear for Informal and Informational Interviews
- Online Shopping: Who? Where? Why?
- How to Handle Personal Calls at Work
- Your Personal Style: What Just Isn't “You”?
- Tool of the Trade: Fiverr
- Rewarding Yourself for a Job Well Done
- Tips for Traveling Solo (guest post by Auntie M)
- Tales from the Wallet: What’s Worth the Splurge (And What Isn't)
- Buying Eyeglasses Online: Kat's Experience
- Too Many Bags? Lighten Your Load with These Tips
- Keeping Your Feet Dry During a Rainy Commute
- Campaigning for Flexibility and Accessibility at Work
- How to Respond to Work-Related Praise
- Tales from the Wallet: Paying Off Big Student Debt
- Tales from the Wallet: Automatic Investing
- Professional Watches for Women
- When “Conservative” Is the Wrong Interview Look
- Staying Warm in the Subzero Office
- Cuffed Pants: Yea or Nay?
- Older Women and Long Hair
- How to Become a Leader
- “Comfortable Casual” for a Heat Wave
- Is Curly Hair Professional? (corollary: you may want to check out our Coffee Break conversation on Goody's Spin Pins)
- Applying for a New Job at Your Current Company
- The Best Android Apps
- Bonus for all the recent JDs prepping for their bar exam: Kat's Bar Exam Memories
- How to Recover from a Professional Mistake
- Can You Give Unsolicited Fashion Advice to Interns?
- Revamping Your Entire Business Wardrobe
- Planning Your First Business Trip
- The Runner's Accessory: RoadID
- Office-Friendly Alternatives to Black Shoes
- Long Necklaces and How to Wear Them
- How to Look Professional and Cover Bug-Bitten Legs
- Poll of the Week: Should Anyone Wear an Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini To An Office Function?
- 10 Things About… Trying to Diet While Working a Corporate Gig
- Corporette 101: Always Clean Matching Items Together
- The Best Bags for Law School
- The Hunt: Laptop Sleeves
- Tool of the Trade: Shop It To Me
- 360 Review: Rachel Menken of “Mad Men”
Sales of note for 5/30/25:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! See our full roundup here. Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Nordstrom Rack – Refurbished Dyson hairdryers down to $199-$240 (instead of $400+) + Father's Day gifts up to 60% off
- Ann Taylor – 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 30% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Sale extended: 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – 1100+ sale items!
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 50% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to extra 50% off select sale styles, and women's shorts, tees and more from $24.50
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting in the sale section! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Up to 30% off everything
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – Select summer styles marked 25-40% off
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- 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?
- what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
- how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
- older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
- am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?
Hi, I just noticed that your posts go back 9 years. That’s so great! I’ve been reading you for years, and I guess I didn’t realize that time has flown by. Keep up the great work – Congrats, and wishing you many more years of blogging!