2016 Update: These are still some of our favorite TPS reports of 2012, but you may also want to check out our 2016 roundup of favorite workwear suggestions. Every weekday here at Corporette, I offer one suggestion for an item that I would wear to work. Sometimes readers love the item, and wow do you … Read More about Kat’s Favorite TPS Reports of 2012
Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. HAPPY HOLIDAYS, YOU GUYS! In keeping with Corporette tradition the posting will be lighter for the next week or so, but stay tuned for some year-end round-ups of my favorite clothes, suits, accessories, and posts (and feel free to use those as new open threads if you … Read More about Holiday Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can also follow us on Pinterest. – New York Magazine tackles the “how tow wear black and navy” question. – … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cut Out Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Amazon is having some amazing clothing sales right now (case in point: this Kimberly Taylor pink silk blouse that was $295, but now marked to $46 — single item left in stock (lucky size M)). For an item that has … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cut Out Top
Deal Alert: J.Crew’s Extra 30% Off Sale
Do note that today is the last day for J.Crew’s sale — take an extra 30% off all orders, plus free shipping on $100+, with code CELEBRATE. Combined with other sales already going on the site, this means some classic wear-to-work clothes (and reader favorites) come to some really affordable prices: A lot of the … Read More about Deal Alert: J.Crew’s Extra 30% Off Sale
Coffee Break – Universal Phone Wallet
I featured something similar from Cole Haan a few weeks ago, but I thought I’d bring this lovely red cell phone wallet to your attention today — can you think of a single woman on your gift-giving list who wouldn’t benefit from something like this? If she’s working, it’s the perfect I’m-just-grabbing-lunch-quickly wallet (she can … Read More about Coffee Break – Universal Phone Wallet
What to Wear to a Business Casual Networking Event
A college student wondered: what should she wear to a business casual networking event (or: recruiting events) — especially in the winter?
Thursday’s TPS Report: Woven Pleated Seam Detail Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader S wrote in to recommend this dress, noting “The vertical seams are elongating (is that a word?) and I like how the vent in the back looks like a vent but is actually a pleat (there’s fabric sewn into … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Woven Pleated Seam Detail Sheath Dress
Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein
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 feel … Read More about Suit of the Week: Calvin Klein
Tales from the Wallet: How to Open a Roth IRA in Less than 45 Minutes
Avoiding setting up a Roth IRA because you don’t have time for it? Here’s how I helped my friend do it in 45 minutes.
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Daxon CREPE DAY DRESS INK
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many good sales going on today, y’all. I’ve been Tweeting about them (they’re also on the Corporette Bargains page) but — tons of markdowns. For today’s TPS Report, I’m liking this crepe day dress from Reiss — … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Daxon CREPE DAY DRESS INK
Coffee Break: 23andMe
Here’s a gift idea for the science lovers in your life: DNA testing. Yes, seriously. You’ve actually been able to get it done commercially for a while now, but last week, my father excitedly emailed me to let me know that the main company that does it — 23 and Me — just lowered their … Read More about Coffee Break: 23andMe