When you’re just starting out, how can you look professional without looking like you think you’re in charge?
Workwear Hall of Fame: Seamed Knit Skirt (aka The Skirt)
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Yesterday, readers were singing the praises of this great seamed knit skirt from Nordstrom — love that it comes in 6 colors (including fever pink, pictured, as well as black, gray, “grapevine” purple, “cadet” blue, and “chalet” green). It’s fully-lined, … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Seamed Knit Skirt (aka The Skirt)
Suit of the Week
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about women’s interview suits, 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 York … Read More about Suit of the Week
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… Should Your Interviewer Get A Thank You Email or Letter? How to Keep Wrap Dresses Closed Lunchtime Workouts – Yay or Nay? Ergonomics for the Office Can You Be Friends With Your Secretary? How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Blue Violet Silk Floral Print ‘Khrissa’ blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I think this is a lovely dark blouse from Joie. The mix of black, white and blue is a fun one, and I can see it working across seasons — with gray trousers and a boyfriend cardigan in the colder … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Blue Violet Silk Floral Print ‘Khrissa’ blouse
Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Hmmn: I have never heard of the brand “We Are Owls” before today, but suddenly I am loving all of the scarves they have on the market right now. Case in point: this beautiful blue, teal, yellow, and white cashmere and silk blend scarf. I’d wear it with a blazer, long and loose, or looped … Read More about Coffee Break – Waves Cashmere and Silk-Blend Scarf
Surprise Basics for Women’s Workwear
Which wardrobe items become surprise basics for the working woman?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Theory ‘Tyrnina’ Dot Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Looooove this top for work. It’s smart and chic, but feminine. The back zip means there are no gaping buttons on this blouse, and the high neckline is always appropriate for work. It’s a sheer silk with a touch of … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Theory ‘Tyrnina’ Dot Top
Coffee Break – Dorell Oxford Pumps
Both 6pm and Zappos have great sales on these high-heeled oxford shoes from Gabriella Rocha — and I think it’s a good sign that they have all positive reviews on Zappos. Suede can be tricky in the springtime, but so long as it’s dry outside and you’re wearing something on your feet (whether it be … Read More about Coffee Break – Dorell Oxford Pumps
Plus-Sized Workwear and Suiting
It’s been such a long time in general since we talked about plus-sized workwear, that I thought an open thread would be great. The places that I know of include: Nordstrom’s Encore section Saks’ Salon Z ASOS’s Curve section Other department stores’ unnamed plus-size selections: Lord & Taylor, Macy’s, Dillards Jones New York Eloquii Talbots … Read More about Plus-Sized Workwear and Suiting
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted Chambray Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Love the structured but feminine look to this dress from Kay Unger. The chambray almost looks like a tweed with speckles of white, and the vertical seams offer a contoured but still professional fit. Love the ruffled neckline and the … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Belted Chambray Dress
Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Every year, come spring, I want a white bohemian-inspired blouse. And I’m really liking this one from Free People — it’s reasonably priced, and I love the slub knit, the seam on the arms, and the drawstring sleeves. It’s $78 at ShopBop in white (but note that … Read More about Weekend Open Thread