Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I love adventurous, saturated colors like bright yellow in super classic shapes, such as this Rag & Bone tuxedo jacket. The main question, however, is thus: How to wear it? I like it with the dark blue and white as … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tuxedo Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Cutouts are one of the major trends I’m seeing right now, and while I feel like they’re often too sexy for the office, I really like them for the weekend. This circular blouse from Emerson Thorpe (available in a zillion different colors!) looks like it hits the … Read More about Weekend Open Thread
Weekly News Update
Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on 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.) – Slate has an interesting article on clothing sizes. – Both AlreadyPretty and Lisa from Privilege discuss how … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seam-Pocket Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I look terrible in beige, which is why I’m always amazed at how much mileage I’ve gotten out of beige jackets that I’ve bought (usually on deep discount, such as this one) to keep at the office. I’ve worn them … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Seam-Pocket Jacket
Coffee Break – Bow Valley Rosa
While this handbag is littler than I’d like, it’s lovely — ladylike and feminine without, I think, crossing the line. I’m a fan of the black-on-black version, but I’ve pictured the equally cute black-on-taupe version as well. (There is a hot pink-on-hot pink version, for the Elle Woods-types among us.) It’s now $297 (was $425) … Read More about Coffee Break – Bow Valley Rosa
The Blue-Collar Husband
Do people look down on professional women whose husbands have “blue collar” jobs? Reader C worries about her fiance, a mechanic… My question is this: I am an aspiring law student who comes from a poor background. I really have no idea how educated people *truly* look at those who have less of an education … Read More about The Blue-Collar Husband
Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Twist and Turn’ Boiled Wool Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is an unusual sweater, but on the right woman it could be beautiful. According to the 17 reviews it runs small, but is great to accent a small waist, and the material feels more like a sweater than a … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: ‘Twist and Turn’ Boiled Wool Jacket
Deal Alert – Huge Sales at Anne Klein
I noticed there were some huge sales going on at Anne Klein, so I thought I’d make my top picks. Some of these are final sale, but not most — if you mouse over them they’ll show the price, as well. I chose these pieces to give you a taste of the sale because a) … Read More about Deal Alert – Huge Sales at Anne Klein
Deal Alert: Up to 80% off at The Limited – Kat’s Picks
While looking for the Suit of the Week, I noticed there were a ton of great deals at The Limited, including up to 80% off final sale items! Tonight, from 5pm to midnight, they’re offering 50% off original ticket prices on new arrivals. My picks below are all from the “final sale” section, but there … Read More about Deal Alert: Up to 80% off at The Limited – Kat’s Picks
Suit of the Week: Jones New York
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. Jones New … Read More about Suit of the Week: Jones New York
Tales from the Wallet: Tax-Savvy Investments
Readers, do you prefer to make tax-savvy investments — and sometimes put money behind walls where you can’t get it for decades? Or do you prefer to invest in regular, non-tax-deferred accounts?
Wednesday TPS Report: Kendall Brushed-Wool Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This is not the kind of skirt I normally like, especially for the office — but everything about this particular skirt seems really chic to me. The darts that might look hippy on another skirt? They add structure and detail … Read More about Wednesday TPS Report: Kendall Brushed-Wool Skirt