Sometimes, women new to suits don’t realize that when you purchase it off the rack, there are a number of things that are sewn up for display purposes that should not be sewn up once you wear them. Namely, pockets on jackets and pants, slits in skirts, and vents on jackets. Slits and vents will … Read More about Corporette 101: Rip Your Clothes
Weekend Round-up
– The first female nominated four-star general gives leadership tips. [Washington Independent] – Nice article profiling Bonnie Fuller, one of the power women of today. Good quote: “Ms. Fuller is known for her hellacious hours, indifferent people skills and an approach to deadline matters that is more akin to ritual sacrifice than publishing protocol.” (And … Read More about Weekend Round-up
360 Review: Ellen Parsons
In the 360 Review, Corporette examines a “professional woman”s” attire and critiques it from all perspectives: underling, boss, friend. We must admit, we stopped watching FX’s series Damages after a particularly preposterous deposition scene. However, we were impressed with Aussie actress Rose Byrne’s portrayal of Ellen Parsons, the naive young lawyer who finds herself playing … Read More about 360 Review: Ellen Parsons
Monday’s TPS: LV Epi Leather Alma bag in Grenade
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. Happy Monday! Not … Read More about Monday’s TPS: LV Epi Leather Alma bag in Grenade
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.) – The Chicago Tribune asks, why must comfortable shoes be so ugly? We like the story of the woman who thought about changing into flip flops to cross … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Flip-Flops: Not the Best Office Accessory (Poll Results)
So about a week and a half ago we ran a poll about flip-flops — specifically, whether they were ever acceptable to wear to the office. Poll is ongoing, but thus far, these are the answers… Are flip-flops acceptable to wear IN the office? According to 68% of you, NO. Are flip-flops acceptable to wear … Read More about Flip-Flops: Not the Best Office Accessory (Poll Results)
What to Wear To . . . Work on the Weekend
Update: We still stand by some of this advice on what to wear to work on the weekend, but let’s face it: it’s an old post! Here are more recent discussions on comfortable workwear for late nights at the office, as well as an updated take specifically on what’s too casual for a weekend in … Read More about What to Wear To . . . Work on the Weekend
Poll: How high maintenance are you (salon-wise)?
Let’s face it, we’re all busy. Some stuff becomes a priority; other stuff falls by the wayside. So, in the great tradition of keeping up with the Joneses, we thought we’d take a poll: Incidentally, if you haven’t heard of it, the Lifebooker service can be great — if you have a spare night free … Read More about Poll: How high maintenance are you (salon-wise)?
The Hunt: Sweater Sets for Work
Hunting for a great sweater set (aka a twinset) for work? These are our favorites…
Weekly Roundup
– Floorcloths: just what your office needs to brighten it up. You can walk on ’em and clean ’em, but they’re beautiful and cheerful. [Hilary Law via Apartment Therapy] (At left: #20.) – Lifehacker readers vote on the best personal finance tools. (We vote for MS Money.) [Lifehacker] – Just what every young professional needs: … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Poll Results: We Are Not Fashion Police
So about a week and a half ago we asked: At what point do you tell a colleague if her attire is inappropriate? In our theoretical situation she was wearing a see-through miniskirt… – 51% of you would tell her only if you were good friends with her or were in some way responsible for … Read More about Poll Results: We Are Not Fashion Police
10 Things to Know About: Wearing Button-Down Shirts
Someone was telling us recently that they didn’t wear button-down shirts, didn’t even know how to wear ’em. So, here ya go…ten things to know about wearing button-down shirts! 1. If you’re going for the crisp cotton look, go for non-iron. Brooks Brothers makes a great fitted non-iron shirt. Thomas Pink (very high end, typically … Read More about 10 Things to Know About: Wearing Button-Down Shirts