Some of the Top Things Readers Bought in May 2019…
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Pictured at top, clockwise: blue dress / white moto jacket / wedge sandal / dress / skirt / clutch
Clothes for Work Bought in May 2019
Pictured: Ted Baker London Yalila Houdini Sheath Dress
Pictured: Topshop Pleated Mini Shirtdress
Pictured: Boden Bronte Sheath Dress (petite and tall sizes too)
Pictured: BOSS Esetta Cube Print Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Pictured: Halogen ® A-Line Dress (leopard almost sold out, but other prints still in stock)
Pictured: Tahari Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Ann Taylor Floral Wrap Dress (green & another floral print, too)
Pictured: Banana Republic Stripe Asymmetrical Fit-and-Flare Dress
Pictured: Loft Boatneck Sheath Dress
Pictured: Boden Phoebe Jersey Dress
Pictured: MM LaFleur Annie Dress
Pictured: Boden Richmond Pencil Skirt
Pictured: Ann Taylor Twist Waist Pencil Skirt
Pictured: Halogen® Long Linen Blend Cardigan (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Caslon® Ballet Neck Cotton & Modal Knit Elbow Sleeve Tee (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Madewell Tie Front Shirt (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Gibson Draped Faux Wrap Top (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Bobeau Butter Short Sleeve Tee (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Tie Waist Knit Top (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Waist Detail Sleeveless Top (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Halogen Knot Front Top – SOLD OUT
Pictured: Vince Camuto Mixed Media Tie Front Blouse
Pictured: Ann Taylor Pleated Top
Pictured: Gibson Cozy Ribbed Cardigan (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: J.Crew Parke Blazer (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Gibson Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer
Pictured: Halogen Plaid Blazer (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Vince Camuto Peak Collar Single Button Piqué Blazer – SOLD OUT
Pictured: BLANKNYC Mesh Detail Crepe Jacket (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Tahari Star Neckline Crepe Sheath Dress (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Eliza J Pleat Waist Sheath Dress – SOLD OUT
Pictured: Halogen® Seamless Two-Way Tank
Pictured: Halogen Seamless Two-Way Camisole (2 for $49)
Pictured: Boden Richmond Stretch Cotton Trousers (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Ankle Pants (Regular, Petite & Plus Size)
Accessories for Work Bought in May 2019
Pictured: CC Corso Como® ‘Del' Pump (on sale!)
Pictured: Marc Fisher LTD ‘Zala' Pump (select colors marked 40% off!)
Pictured: Sam Edelman Hazel Pointy Toe Pump (select colors marked down 40%!)
Pictured: STATE Saffy Block Heel Pump (select colors under $60!)
Pictured: CC Corso Como Jullia Flat
Pictured: Mauldin Wedge Sandal (on sale!)
Pictured: 1901 Ellery Block Heel Sandal
Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg Ines Pump
Pictured: Sam Edelman Felicia Flat
Pictured: Lucky Brand ‘Emmie' Flat
Pictured: BP. Faux Leather Circle Clutch
Pictured: Nordstrom Kara Leather Expandable Crossbody Bag
Pictured: Target Claxton Weekender Bag
Clothes for Casual Offices and the Weekend
Pictured: KUT from the Kloth ‘Helena' Denim Jacket (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Zella Live In 7/8 Leggings
Pictured: Caslon Cotton Twill Shorts (sold out, but similar)
Pictured: Leith Ruched Body-Con Tank Dress (also in plus sizes)
Pictured: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shoreline Low Top Sneaker
Most Bought Lingerie in May 2019
- Calvin Klein ‘Naked Glamour' Convertible Strapless Push-Up Bra
- Wacoal Top Tier Full-Figure Underwire Bra
- Elomi ‘Cate' Underwire Bra (Plus Size)
- Chantelle Lingerie Modern Invisible Smooth Custom Fit Plunge Bra
- Natori Conform Underwire Full Fit Contour Bra
Sales of note for 8/1/25 (Happy August!):
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here's our roundup! (ends 8/3)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – Up to 60% off plus extra 10% off sale — final reductions
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- Evereve – Sale on sale (thru Sunday)
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off everything and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Rothy's – Final Few: up to 50% off
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off one item + 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that
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?
Currently wearing one of the Halogen tops pictured. Halogen does so well with color options– there are always several pretty choices.
Rosa has 3 of these too! We are the same size up top so I can borrow them. She will no longer let me borrow any of her pencil skirts, though. FOOEY!