If you have an old nickname, how do you get coworkers to stop using it? Reader B wonders about just this problem… I am interested in advice regarding nicknames in the office. I started working in my office straight out of college at around 22. I was a very young looking 22 year old with … Read More about How to Get Rid of Old Nicknames
Thursday’s TPS Report: Diagonal Strip Bodice Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. LOFT has a ton of cute dresses right now — including a bunch on sale for 50% off, including this striped bodice dress in both beet (pictured) and oxidized gray. I like the tiered ruffles on the top — particularly … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Diagonal Strip Bodice Dress
Suit of the Week: MaxStudio
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. It’s rare … Read More about Suit of the Week: MaxStudio
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.. Looking Professional in C-C-Cold Weather Halloween Costumes and the Office What’s YOUR Undereye Routine? What Makes A Sweater Appropriate For the Office? How to Mix Textures and Patterns Two years ago… How to Get … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Sponsored Post: Put “Busy” on Auto-Ship with Hoseanna
So a few months ago, I got to meet the founders of this new site, Hoseanna, and was introduced to what I seriously think is a great idea: letting busy women put some of those fundamental things (the ones you buy again and again) on auto-ship. That way, you don’t have to waste valuable mental … Read More about Sponsored Post: Put “Busy” on Auto-Ship with Hoseanna
Coffee Break – Sapphire Pump
Reader E wrote in a while ago to recommend this good-looking shoe from Isola, the newest line from the same folks who make Sofft and Born shoes. She notes: “Had not tried the brand before, but it is a bit higher of a heel than a more black cherry patent pump I have from Soft. … Read More about Coffee Break – Sapphire Pump
Oink Oink: When You Work with Sexist Pigs
How DO you deal with misogyny in the workplace? Reader J writes about a less than stellar lunch with male coworkers, concluding that she basically works with sexist pigs… My current workplace is relatively gender-balanced, and after a year of working here I haven’t really encountered any overt sexism. However, at a colleague’s small farewell … Read More about Oink Oink: When You Work with Sexist Pigs
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Trim Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Fit is everything with this kind of jacket — but I love all the little details on this wool jacket that its worth a try. Silver buttons, white and navy details on the trim, and Bemberg lining. Lovely. It’s $398 … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Trim Jacket
Coffee Break – Perfect Skinny Calf Hair Belt
I love royal blue, and the calf hair gives it a really interesting texture. I’d wear it on top of a dark blue cardigan with gray slacks and purple pumps. It’s $44 at Ann Taylor. Perfect Skinny Calf Hair Belt (L-2)
Tech Fun: Slightly Geeky Things to Keep at the Office
Not only do I consider myself a bit of a tech geek, but I specialize in a weird subset of tech geekiness: tech for the office. These are my top techy things to keep at the office — readers, what do you keep? (Check out our prior discussions on clothes to keep at the office, … Read More about Tech Fun: Slightly Geeky Things to Keep at the Office
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Leather Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Wow: I haven’t seen a yellow leather jacket since the movie version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I love the clean, structural look to this Akris Punto jacket, though. It hadn’t occurred to me to wear yellow with beige and … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Leather Jacket
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I am new to the magic that is Cleobella, apparently — but the designer’s line of wallets and clutches all have the same intricate, artistic look to them. I like this vibrant “aqua” clutch and the slightly bookish shape to it. It’s $160 at Endless (also available … Read More about Weekend Open Thread