Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Today we’re loving this East Coast professor vibe — the collared shirt, the cardigan, the blazer — fabulous. We particularly like the lightweight wool blazer — it’s classic but hip with a slight horizontal weave. It’s $198 at Brooks Brothers, … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight Wool Jacket
Coffee Break: RoadID WristID Elite
I know that many readers of this blog are outdoor exercisers — runners, bikers, and walkers. If you’re like me, you worry about things from a safety perspective. (Warning: morbid thoughts comin’ up.) On the one hand, you want your ID on you in case you’re hit by a car or otherwise incapacitated — but … Read More about Coffee Break: RoadID WristID Elite
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Vionnet Wool-crepe dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Apparently, this morning I am channeling Rachel Zoe, because upon seeing this dress my first response was: “I’m dying!” LOVE the gray and black monochrome look, love the not-quite-a-grid grid, love the silk trim, and love that it’s otherwise wool-crepe. … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Vionnet Wool-crepe dress
Weekend Open Thread
This weekend, we’re loving this great L.A.M.B. hobo (part of the Anniversary Sale at Nordstrom).
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.) – The WSJ wonders if designer sunglasses are worth the price. – WSJ’s The Juggle reports that academia … Read More about Weekly News Update
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Caslon® ‘Flower Bouquet’ Cardigan
Today, we’re liking this simple cardigan — we like the range of colors offered, the three-quarter-length sleeves, and the floral appliques on the shoulder.
Coffee Break
We’re liking this great shoulder bag from Monserat de Lucca. We like the braided detail, the multiple pockets (both outside and in), the two optional handles, and the gorgeous, lovely color. It’s $297 at Bluefly (was $495). Monserat de Lucca grey leather ‘Trenza’ braid detail shoulder bag
Whoopsies: How to Get Over a Mistake at the Office
2019 Update: We still stand by this discussion of how to get over a mistake at the office — but you may also want to check out our more recent discussion of how to recover from the biggest mistake you’ve made at work. Reader K has a question about recovering from a big mistake at … Read More about Whoopsies: How to Get Over a Mistake at the Office
Thursday’s TPS Report: Canterbury bells pencil skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’re in a pencil skirt kind of mood today, and we’re loving this on-trend skirt from J.Crew — florals continue to be everywhere, and we like the lovely pattern on this (inspired by “a vintage scarf the designers fell in … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Canterbury bells pencil skirt
Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
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, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Love, love, love this … Read More about Suit of the Week: Donna Karan
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… A reader wondered what color shoes she could wear — other than black. We offered some ideas on how to wear long necklaces. How to Look Professional and Cover My Bug Bitten Legs? Poll … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight wool navy textured sheath dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We are loving this navy dress from Banana Republic — it’s simple, classic, and likely to be flattering — we even like how the sleeves are actual sleeves and not cap sleeves. Lovely. It’s $150 at Banana Republic in regulars, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lightweight wool navy textured sheath dress