What is a good way to tell prospective employers you were fired from you last job? Should you ever use a boss who fired you as a reference? Reader S wonders… I was recently fired from a very small law firm without any warning and without any real reason given. The owner of the firm … Read More about How to Interview After You Were Fired
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 215 Comments · by Kat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Pleated Blouse
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I like the look of this silk pleated blouse from Brooks Brothers, which looks good both tucked and untucked — it seems like a great way to avoid the gap problem with button-front shirts, but to still get the same … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Silk Pleated Blouse
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 129 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Grace Elements
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. I am … Read More about Suit of the Week: Grace Elements
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Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… The Corporette Guide to Proper Hem Lengths PSA: Watch Out for Allergies and Dry, Tired Eyes (Plus Kat’s Own “Nearly Scarred My Corneas” Story) Should You Buy a Fancy Car to Impress Clients? How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 193 Comments · by Kat
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Slim Collar Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. It’s getting to “white jacket is a great separate” weather, ladies! And yes: white jackets can be great separates, so long as they don’t look like lab coats. (And I say this as someone who never wears white blouses or … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Slim Collar Jacket
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 106 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break: Dagger Y Necklace
Shopbop added a ton of new things to their sale today (including a lot of DvF dresses, Equipment blouses, Theory pants, Black Halo dresses, and more), so I thought I’d peruse the sale section for something for the coffee break — and I love this garnet necklace. I think the Y shape looks delicate but … Read More about Coffee Break: Dagger Y Necklace