If you’ve been ogling designer shoes but aren’t sure where to start (or whether to make the leap!), this post is for you. I’ve been reading Tiffany’s blog at I am Style-ish for a few years now, and I’ve always admired the professional but chic way she incorporates designer shoes into her outfits. She has … Read More about A Newbie’s Guide to Designer Shoes
The “It” Business Dress
What makes a dress professional enough to be the “it” business dress? How do you find it? I’m so so thrilled to introduce today’s guest poster, my friend Yuli Ziv. Not only is she the founder of Style Coalition (a network of fashion bloggers that includes Corporette) but she negotiated the deal between Elle and … Read More about The “It” Business Dress
Leather and the Office: Are Leather Skirts Appropriate for Work?
2019 Update: We still think this is a great discussion on whether leather skirts are appropriate for the office — you may also want to check out a recent 2019 discussion amongst the readers on point. Leather skirts: classics — or classic mistakes? I’ve noticed some great leather skirts in stores lately, some of which … Read More about Leather and the Office: Are Leather Skirts Appropriate for Work?
What NOT to Wear to the Office
Update: I still agree with my advice in this post, but you can also check out our more recent discussion on what not to wear to work. So there’s this great piece on USA Today about how “business casual” can be confusing to some people — this one 24-year-old PR executive was shocked (shocked, we tell you!) when … Read More about What NOT to Wear to the Office
Should You Remove Your Engagement Ring for an Interview?
Should young women remove their engagement rings for interviews, particularly OCI? Are very large diamond rings inappropriate for the office? This should be a fun conversation. Reader S wonders what size diamond ring is appropriate for a professional woman… What size wedding ring/engagement ring is appropriate for a professional office? Personally, I think giant rings … Read More about Should You Remove Your Engagement Ring for an Interview?
What to Wear Beneath a Suit Jacket
Update: We still stand by this discussion on what to wear beneath a suit jacket, but you might want to check out our more recent post on stylish tops for under suits, as well as the Corporette Guide to the Best Tops Under Suits. Reader E wonders what blouses, shirts, and tops you can wear … Read More about What to Wear Beneath a Suit Jacket
Introducing: The Corporette Guide to Women’s Suits
March 2018 Update: We just updated our Guide to Suits! Our new “Guide to Women’s Suits” is now up! What are the best tips you have for basic women’s suiting? What brands are your favorite? What is your ideal interview attire — or what would you recommend as the ideal courtroom attire for women lawyers? … Read More about Introducing: The Corporette Guide to Women’s Suits
Introducing the Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels
I’ve been thinking for a while about expanding the site to include shopping guides on those dead-simple basics that every woman needs and buys (and has definite opinions about) but, to be honest, aren’t that much fun to blog about. (A navy Theory suit? A pair of black heels? Yawn.) (Pictured: Stuart Weitzman – Madison … Read More about Introducing the Corporette Guide to Comfortable Heels
What Makes a Sweater Appropriate for the Office?
What makes a sweater inappropriate (or appropriate) for the office?
How Can You Keep Shirts Tucked Neatly?
What are your best tips on how to keep shirts tucked neatly?
How To Keep A Wrap Dress Closed
Today’s reader mail presents us with a great question about wrap dresses for the office… specifically, how to keep a wrap dress closed! Here’s her question: I am continually more frustrated with trying to monitor my wrap dresses to ensure that the flap upon my lap/knees is “closed.” Do the readers have any suggestions? There … Read More about How To Keep A Wrap Dress Closed
The Quest for Comfortable Heels
A reader wrote in about her quest for comfortable heels… which are the best ones you’ve found recently?