The below content is about the 2009 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale. 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 … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Ellen Tracy Stretch Wool Skirt
Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Recently, we were watching the trailer for the new Sandra Bullock movie, The Proposal, and were struck by the fact that, yet again, Hollywood portrays a savvy business woman wearing a high ponytail. Which brought up a few questions in our minds — are high ponytails appropriate? What about low ponytails? {related: easy office updos (which … Read More about Open Thread — Ponytails at the Office: Yea or Nay?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Stuart Weitzman’s Muse
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. We’re loving this … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Stuart Weitzman’s Muse
Reader Mail: How seriously do you have to take the “dry clean only” warning?
A reader wondered about dry clean only fabrics: “It drives me crazy when everything is labeled ‘dry clean only’. For wool and fine fabrics, ok. But synthetic tops labeled d.c.o.? Please.”
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Moschino Cheap and Chic Blazer Jacket
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. We have a … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Moschino Cheap and Chic Blazer Jacket
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.) – Great article on what women lawyers have worn to court and how judges have reacted to those outfits. Shouldn’t Lady Justice be blind? [Counterfeit Chic] – Behold: … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Cotton/Silk Pleated Blouse
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. We’re loving this … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Cotton/Silk Pleated Blouse
Thursday’s TPS Report: Sofft Calypso Pumps
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. The weather is … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Sofft Calypso Pumps
Suit of the Week
For this week’s suit, we’re liking the birch-cloth cotton, short-sleeved skirt suit from J.Crew. We like the casual elegance of it, combined with the comfort of stretch. The jacket is $178, and the pencil skirt is $108.
Wednesday’s TPS Report: William Rast Twill Blazer
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. Today we’re liking … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: William Rast Twill Blazer
Reader Mail: How “covered” must your arms be?
Today’s reader mail comes from someone curious about the “no bare arms” rule… I’m soon going to be a summer associate at a relatively conservative NYC law firm (not business formal, but a notch below), and I was wondering what you specifically mean by “no bare arms.” While I’m obviously not going to go sleeveless, … Read More about Reader Mail: How “covered” must your arms be?
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Marc by Marc Jacobs’s Swiss Dot Voile Top
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. We like this … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Marc by Marc Jacobs’s Swiss Dot Voile Top