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
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Updated: Oct 24, 2022 58 Comments · by Kat
10 Things to Know About: Wearing Button-Down Shirts
10 Things· Basics· Fashion· Layering Pieces· Top Post· Wear to Work | blouses· button front blouses· button front shirts· collars
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
Updated: Jan 7, 2021 22 Comments · by Kat
What To Drink At An Office Cocktail Party
The question repeats itself often throughout the summer months: What’ll you have? What can I get you? The subject, of course, is alcohol. Whether you’re there for the summer or for the long haul, you still want to make a good impression at parties. If you’ve ever wondered what to drink at an office cocktail … Read More about What To Drink At An Office Cocktail Party
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Tuesday Poll: Are flip-flops ever acceptable?
Business Etiquette· Comfort· Commuting· Fashion· Fashion Gaffes· Polls· Shoes· Wear to Work· Weekend Wear | commuting shoes· Flip-flops· Wear to Work
Oh, come on, you knew it was coming: how can we have a blog about office-appropriate attire without addressing flip-flops? We’re going to have a multi-part quiz… Above: FitFlops WalkStar Sandals (from Amazon) Psst… below are some of our favorite flip flops for your commute if you’re on the hunt…
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Weekend Round-Up
– The WSJ explores the benefits of a feminine leadership style. [WSJ] – Advice for those just starting out (or, uh, those who never paid much attention when they started out) regarding healthcare, taxes, and more non-fun adult-type stuff. [NYT] – Tricky: Philip Galanes advises a boss not to tell an assistant to get a … Read More about Weekend Round-Up
Updated: Apr 24, 2024 17 Comments · by C
360 Review: How to Dress Like Dr. Lisa Cuddy from House
In the 360 Review, Corporette examines a “professional woman”s” attire and critiques it from all perspectives: underling, boss, friend. Dr. Lisa Cuddy (of FOX’s House) is one of the most interesting dressers among TV’s set of professional women. If you don’t watch the show, her character is the Dean of Medicine and hospital administrator of … Read More about 360 Review: How to Dress Like Dr. Lisa Cuddy from House