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.) – Awesome: ExtraPetite shows you how to do your own slimming and shortening on blazer sleeves. – The … Read More about Weekly News Update
Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Silk Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Lands’ End Canvas has some great deals on blouses right now. I like this little polka-dotted number — the three-quarter sleeves and “mockneck” give it a fresh look. I’d wear it with a gray pencil skirt, perhaps accented with a … Read More about Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Polka Dot Silk Blouse
Coffee Break – Calopha Slingback
Barneys is having some great deals on shoes — including a ton of Manolo Blahniks marked to under $350. Sizes are very limited, but I’m liking, for example, this pink slingback, the Calopha. It’s Manolo Blahnik! Need I say more? It was $850, now marked to $339 at Barneys. Manolo Blahnik Calopha (L-3)
The Sick Coworker You Don’t Know Well
Reader S wonders what to do about an ill officemate she doesn’t know very well… I have an office etiquette question. I work in a large office suite and am on nodding acquaintance with a woman on the other side of the floor. Recently she has started wearing a head scarf, and once I saw … Read More about The Sick Coworker You Don’t Know Well
Thursday’s TPS Report: Kate Fit Flannel Tuxedo Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Talbots has a ton, ton, ton of great things on sale right now, including a ton of blazers, skirts, and dresses that are work appropriate. For this morning’s TPS, I’m liking this flannel tuxedo jacket . Love the curvy Kate … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Kate Fit Flannel Tuxedo Jacket
Suit of the Week: Escada
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. Zowsa: gorgeous … Read More about Suit of the Week: Escada
Previously, on Corporette . . .
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… Wow – The Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels launched exactly a year ago. Any new finds for very comfortable shoes, ladies? Please leave ’em as comments on the Guide’s page. How to Make a … Read More about Previously, on Corporette . . .
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boyfriend Blazer With “Fluro” Trim
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not sure how I feel about the entire suit for this look (although A for effort, ASOS — a fresh take on a suit that also might fly in an office! Hooray!) but I actually quite like the gray … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boyfriend Blazer With “Fluro” Trim
Coffee Break – Marmont Shoulder Bag
I love the look of this shoulder bag from Treesje — the chain strap, the geometric look, the colorblocking, the flap with magnetic closure, the additional handle if you’d prefer to carry it by hand… lovely. This gray and yellow version is steeply marked down (from $475 to $237.50) but the black “anaconda,” while at … Read More about Coffee Break – Marmont Shoulder Bag
When You’re Held Back Because You’re Too Good
2017 Update: We still stand by this advice on what to do when you’re held back because you’re too good at your current job, but you may also want to check out this more recent discussion of how to find sponsors at work. Have you ever been denied a promotion because you were too good … Read More about When You’re Held Back Because You’re Too Good
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Ruffle Suiting Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. It seems like now is the time to buy dresses with short sleeves — who knew? I’m loving this cap sleeve suiting dress from Rebecca Taylor, available at Bloomingdale’s. Love the lace-up detail in the back, the fitted empire waist, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Ruffle Suiting Dress
Coffee Break – Criss Cross Horseshoe Leather Belt
France Luxe, which I normally look to for beautiful hair accessories, has some killer sales on L. Erickson belts going on right now, including this light blue horseshoe leather belt. I could see it livening up everything from sheath dresses to cardigans, either accenting neutral colors like black, gray, or navy, or adding a contrast … Read More about Coffee Break – Criss Cross Horseshoe Leather Belt