2017 Update: Check out our most recent round-up of the best knee-high boots for commuting to work, as well as our last discussion of whether boots are acceptable for work. Yesterday was the first day of autumn — hooray! Already around New York City we’re starting to notice women wearing dresses and knee-high boots, mostly … Read More about Poll: Are knee-high boots appropriate for work?
Weekly Round-up
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.) – We were kind of disgusted with this article: “The Brokenhearted Babes of Wall Street.” Yick. [NY mag] – Awesome! Women in law — including the lawyers — … Read More about Weekly Round-up
Poll Results: Day to Night Transitions
Update: We still think this is a great discussion on day to night transitions — you may also want to check out our recent post on what to avoid in “desk to dinner” dresses. About a week ago we asked you how you handled the much-talked-about day-to-night transition — do you change outfits entirely? change … Read More about Poll Results: Day to Night Transitions
5 Things to Look for in a Nail Salon… Near Your Office
Your primary salon should not be one near your office. But sometimes, you just have to grab a manicure during the working day.
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Dior’s Zoya Knit Sweater Dress
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. Gorgeous, gorgeous dress … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Dior’s Zoya Knit Sweater Dress
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.) – Forbes advises what to look for in good cashmere. We agree wholeheartedly with their tip to not buy online — there’s a huge difference in quality. We’ve … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Poll Results: Cropped Pants and the Office
About a week ago, we asked you guys whether cropped pants (and Bermuda shorts) are acceptable for the office, whether as part of a suit or otherwise. While the poll is still going on, we thought we’d summarize the results for you thus far: 65% of you agreed with us that cropped pants and Bermuda … Read More about Poll Results: Cropped Pants and the Office
Poll: How do you handle the day to night transition?
A few weeks ago on Project Runway the contestants had to design a look to take Brooke Shields’ character on Lipstick Jungle from “day to evening” in a single look. We wanted to scream at the television — we’ve never bought into the idea that women want to wear their office garb out for the … Read More about Poll: How do you handle the day to night transition?
The Hunt: Basic Black Pumps
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Basic Black Pumps
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.) – Eeek! We hate to admit it (the heroine annoys us so) but we totally laughed out loud at the just-released trailer for Confessions of a Shopaholic. [BuzzSugar] … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report – Laura Clement Leather Round-Toe Heels
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. La Redoute is … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report – Laura Clement Leather Round-Toe Heels
Poll Results: There are some surprises in your every day makeup bag!
Last week we asked you guys what was in your makeup bag for daily office wear. There were a few surprises… We’d also love to get some comments from you guys on what your favorite products are — comment away! Only 49% of you wear blush on a daily basis. For some reason we NEVER … Read More about Poll Results: There are some surprises in your every day makeup bag!