We love this beautiful silk suit in a youthful tangerine — it’s a sure way to stand out in a crowd and tell your colleagues that you’re a confident, successful woman.
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lucien-Pellat-Finet Skull/Snake/Sword Cashmere Sweater
Skulls, swords, and horned snakes appear far too rarely in corporate attire, and so when we saw this beautiful cashmere sweater, we had to share.
What to Wear When You’re Laid Off and Looking
A reader wondered what to wear while she was laid off and looking, after she ran into a colleague while running an errand.
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Tights
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. Banana Republic has … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Tights
What to Wear to a Law Firm Golf Event
The summer golf outing thrown by your company or firm can be one of the trickiest for women professionals.
The Hunt: Appropriate Bags for Summer Associates
We got this request in from a reader, and thought we might resurrect an old feature — The Hunt — in which we look for a great basic, available now, in a variety of price points. Here’s the request: As an incoming summer associate at a large NY firm, I’ve been wondering – what kind … Read More about The Hunt: Appropriate Bags for Summer Associates
Makeup Review: L’Oreal Infallible Lip
Sometimes, when it matters most, you don’t have time to reapply your makeup. Being shuttled from person to person in a job interview? Sitting in front of a jury for four hours straight? You still want to look your best, but a lipstick, lip gloss, or tint really does not go the distance. Because of … Read More about Makeup Review: L’Oreal Infallible Lip
Poll: Are all sheer blouses bad for the office?
This has come up a few times with regard to the TPS reports, and one of our readers suggested we take a poll on it — which we enthusiastically agree with. Are all sheer fabrics bad for the office, such as chiffon, slightly sheer silk and jersey, and so forth? 2012 Update: You may want … Read More about Poll: Are all sheer blouses bad for the office?
Poll Results: Towering Heels
About a week and a half ago, we asked a pivotal question: at what point does a high heel become TOO high for work? As always, the poll is still open, but the initial results are in: – 44% of readers said a medium heel height was most appropriate for work — 3.5″ being the … Read More about Poll Results: Towering Heels
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – Think you’re bad on heels? Here’s a round-up of professional stiletto-wearers felled by too-high heels. [Jezebel] – The WSJ does a helpful review on whether or not … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Reader Mailbag: Where to get suits for short women?
2018 Update: We still stand by this advice on where to get suits for short women — you may also want to check out our recent roundup of where to find petite-friendly clothing for work, or our work fashion tips for petite women. We’ve had several requests from readers on where to get great suits … Read More about Reader Mailbag: Where to get suits for short women?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Rachel Mara Short Sleeve Top in Cream
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. You have to … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Rachel Mara Short Sleeve Top in Cream