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Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Tulip Skirt

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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Picture-2This brand, Harvey Faircloth, came to our attention recently because one of the 3 designers was in the news, having recently been appointed design director for Kate Spade Accessories. But when we clicked through to look at her brand, we fell in love with the slightly different, interesting pieces — particularly this tulip skirt, which comes in seersucker, a geometric print (also pictured, but in the top), a navy cotton/linen, a narrow stripe (we think that's pictured), and a navy silk gazar. We love the high waist, the bow detailing in the back, and the way it can feel extremely casual (see right) or dressed up for the office. It's $295 at Harvey Faircloth, available currently only in sizes 2 and 4. Tulip Skirt If you've recently seen a great work piece you'd like to recommend to the readers, please e-mail editor@corporette.com with “TPS” in the subject line. Unless you ask otherwise, we'll refer to you by your first initial. (L-0)

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  • Nordstrom – 15% off beauty (ends 3/30) + Nordy Club members earn 3X the points!
  • Ann Taylor – Extra 50% off sale + additional 20% off + 30% off your purchase
  • Banana Republic Factory – Friends & Family Event: 50% off purchase + extra 20% off
  • Eloquii – 50% off select styles + extra 50% off all sale
  • J.Crew – 30% off tops, tees, dresses, accessories, sale styles + warm-weather styles
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  • M.M.LaFleur – 25% off travel favorites + use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – $64.50 spring cardigans + BOGO 50% off everything else

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40 Comments

  1. Good thing it’s only available in a size 2 and 4, bc anyone bigger would look like a tank in this style…pahaha!

    Cute, but reminds me of the Jay skirt from Project Runway last week – “no woman wants to look like she has a big butt!”

    1. I seriously was thinking the exact same thing (Project Runway quote and all!)
      Love the website though – lots of super cute items.

    2. Yeah, agreed, I couldn’t pull it off. So great on the model, though! Really like the site.

    3. uhh “no woman wants to look like she has a big butt”? maybe only white women..

      1. Yeah, I definitely think that comment is culturally specific. I definitely neither want nor have a flat butt. A little rump is most definitely an ass-et. ;-b

      2. Yeah, I definitely think that comment is culturally specific. I definitely neither want nor have a flat butt. A little rump is most definitely an ass-et. ;-b

  2. I like this, but am having trouble coming up with styling ideas for the office — I can only picture wearing something tucked in, but the waist is SO high that I’m afraid it would over-emphasize the chest (great for certain occasions, but not the office!)

  3. I think this is beautiful, but I have a hard time wearing tulip skirts. Is there any hope for small busted, big hipped women and a tulip skirt?

      1. Speaking of A-line skirts – I wandered into BR this weekend and they were having a pretty good sale, saw a couple of nice A-line skirts and a pretty grey pencil skirt each for about $40-50.

  4. Gorgeous. Take a look at their long skirt too. Would be a fantastic way to go to an office nighttime dress up function. Long navy silk gazar skirt…

  5. I’ve seen skirts with pleating in the front in a lot of stores lately. I can’t imagine this looking good on anyone who’s not built like a beanpole, tall and thin. Even a slender but petite woman wouldn’t be flattered by the extra bulk. Has anyone actually seen skirts like this look good on non-tall and thin women?

  6. I love seersucker but I am wondering if it is just a southern thing. Since moving to Colorado I just really don’t see seersucker very often. Anybody know where to find a great navy seersucker jacket online? It doesn’t have to be “law office” appropriate because I have much more freedom in healthcare than most corporate types.

    1. I see seersucker in NY with some regularity, but only on the really hot summer days.

      I think a beige seeksucker print makes it a bit more urban, and might work well in CO.

      I am a bit confused by what “navy” seersucker means, but Brooks Brothers has some nice blue ones that are very classically tailored & quite lovely on.

    2. It’s a summer fabric only here in the Northeast… Not sure when you moved, but you might see some as it gets warmer. Also, it tends to be popular with the preppy crowd/areas – if your area is more of a nature/hiking/etc. then seersucker is probably not an intuitive fabric choice.

  7. Wrong for *me* on a number of levels – tulip shape emphasizing butt and hips, high waist which shortens torso and comes up to boobs, corny bow along waist, wrinkly, cheap looking fabric, and spendiness. NEXT. LOL

    1. The “wrinkly, cheap looking” fabric is seersucker. It’s supposed to be puckered. That’s what seersucker is.

  9. I don’t really mind the tulip shape even though I have big hips. That said the proportions are usually way off on me since I have a long torso and the tulip is already coming in at the widest part of my hips. Sigh.

  10. The model’s picture really makes me wish I was wearing that exact outfit & at the beach, instead of sitting here in my black suit & at my desk . . . :)

  11. I have a question that is not related to tulip skirts…

    I am a law student, and I was going to send a cover letter and resume to a law firm where one of my friends currently works. He is also a law student. Apparently this firm just keeps a file of resumes for whenever they’re hiring students. My friend told me that I could list his name as a reference, and he’d put in a good word for me. How appropriate is that? I would keep my other references (professors and past employers), but it just feels weird to add another student to the list. Thoughts?

    1. always good to have an “insider” as a reference, could bump you to the top of the pile. Provided you think your friend has a good reputation at the firm, of course.

    2. The more people you have to speak highly about you, the better. Especially since he is an “insider” who is willing to put in a good word for you. Do the people at the firm where he is working, think highly of his work? If so, add him to your list of references.

    3. You should absolutely mention him, but maybe the best way to do it is to mention him in the cover letter, itself, right up front. E.g., “John Smith suggested I apply . . .”

      1. I agree 100% with AIMS. List your contact on the cover letter, not as a reference. I did that back when I was a law student and I ended up getting an interview (and subsequent job offer) as a result.

    4. When I was a law student, I helped to get two of my classmates jobs at the firm where I worked, so I would say that it can definitely be beneficial to play up that relationship. I agree with the other posters who say that you should be direct and mention it in your cover letter.

    5. Since he’s a friend and classmate, not a former co-worker, I wouldn’t use him as a professional reference. I do think it’s a good idea to mention him in your cover letter.

    6. Start you cover letter, “[name of current employee] recommended that I contact you.”

    7. Thanks for all the advice! I’m going mention him in the cover letter and cross my fingers.

    8. Having an insider is always good — and can put you on the top of the pile. I would put his name as who referred you to the firm in your cover letter.

  12. Anything with a bow or that type of sash effect screams “housewife”. Therefore, I cannot see it for the office.

  13. I think this skirt is beautiful and so chic. Personally, it would look terrible on me (and I’m not one of the lucky sizes anyway), but if you are thin and it’s in your budget, I think it would be a great addition to your wardrobe!

  14. Side question? I *finally* got a nibble on the many resumes I’ve been sending out in my college grad search for permanent employment. Unfortunately, the nibble is to ask for “work samples, particularly related to your social media work.” Unfortunately, any “work samples” I could send out (mostly powerpoints/project plans) are proprietary data of the companies I work/worked for, and at least for the one where I do have a substantive body of work, they sat us down at the end of our internship to give us a stern lecture on how we could NOT share such information with prospective future employers. Ie, it’s fine to say, I helped develop XYZ plan which brought Company X over $15K in revenue, but I can’t send them the ppt with the project plan + details, specific revenue breakdown, etc. I understand that, it’s protecting their business secrets.

    However, I cannot think of ANYTHING that could serve as a work sample that I wouldn’t be giving away semi-illegally (and I’m not comfortable doing that). What do I do? Do I email them and tell them that?

    1. You could check with your former employer, and ask them if it’s ok to send a redacted version. Change the amounts and whatnot, and any identifying info. I think the new employer is looking for the design, organization, etc., not the exact details.

    2. I agree, do everything on the up and up. I’d contact the former employer and ask about providing a redacted doc. If they say no, then just tell the prospective employer that you are not permitted to share the plans. They should respect that – no company really wants employees sharing things that they aren’t supposed to. Maybe you can come up with a new doc based on the kinds of work you did before? Would be a pain to do.

      When I switched jobs last year, I was asked for 5 client references! Just what you want t0 do when interviewing under the radar, have your potential employer contact your partner’s clients. I just told them that I was not comfortable informing clients of my job search and they were ok with that. I am sure it is something that comes up a lot.

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