Can something as simple as a water bottle be unprofessional? Are there business etiquette rules for drinking water in the office? Reader M wonders. Are there any tips for choosing professional-looking water bottles? This is perhaps a mundane question, but with an extremely youthful face, long hair, and a newly-minted JD, I’m trying very hard … Read More about Can A Water Bottle Be Unprofessional?
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Updated: Nov 1, 2018 322 Comments · by Kat
Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you’re building a wardrobe right now, there are so many great basics around on deep sale, including this black sheath dress in a seasonless wool from White House | Black Market. I like the sleeves, the “gently folded neckline … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Seasonless Black Sheath Dress
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 158 Comments · by Kat
Suit of the Week: Talbots
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. Talbots is … Read More about Suit of the Week: Talbots
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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… Can You Wear Knee-Hight Boots to the Office? The 2012 Poll Tax-Savvy Investments: 401Ks & IRAs, Oh My! When Is Your Office Decor “Too Nice”? The Overachieving Chick… with the Blue Collar Husband How … Read More about Previously, on Corporette…
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Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. There are so many great things for under $100 that I’m going to skip right to that this week. Happy Wednesday! I love a good Thomas Pink shirt — in my mind the classic one is a crisp, stretchy cotton, … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Serena Shirt
Updated: Nov 1, 2018 256 Comments · by Kat
Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole
I present to you: the black cashmere stole. Boring? You bet. But will you wear it a million times over the next 10 years? You bet. I bought a scarf like this years ago, on a similar sale at Henri Bendel, and I wear it all the time — it’s my easy grab-it-and-go piece when … Read More about Coffee Break – Cashmere Stole