Readers, what are the statement blazers you have in your wardrobe — the ones you wear when you want to look polished and in charge?
The Hunt: Statement Blazers
How to Buy a Blazer to Keep at the Office
Ladies, what are your best tips for how to buy a blazer to keep at the office, or general tips on how to wear a blazer as a separate? (Does anyone have success with wearing suiting blazers as separates?) I often suggest to readers that they keep a blazer in their office to grab and go … Read More about How to Buy a Blazer to Keep at the Office
The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Lightweight Summer Blazers
Summer Tweed, Winter Tweed — What’s the Difference?
What are some guidelines for wearing tweed in the spring and summer? We talk a lot about “lightweight tweed” — but what the heck is it? (For example: our most recent Suit of the Week.) Reader C wonders when you can wear tweed in summer… I was wondering if you could do a post on … Read More about Summer Tweed, Winter Tweed — What’s the Difference?
What to Wear to a Big Meeting at a Casual Office
A reader working in a start-up wondered what to wear to a board meeting, but it raises the broader question: what to wear to a big meeting in a very casual office?
Workwear Hall of Fame: Striped Ponte Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Funny, funny: I always think I don’t like stripes, but I apparently do like striped blazers — I keep coming back to the Old Navy one from last year, which is still available (right now only in XXL, but keep checking … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Striped Ponte Blazer
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Plaxico Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Ooh: I like this DvF twill jacket. Of course, of course: I love the purple. But I like the idea of a darker, but lighter weight jacket, for in-between weather like we’ve been having here in NYC the past few … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Plaxico Jacket
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boyfriend Blazer With “Fluro” Trim
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I’m not sure how I feel about the entire suit for this look (although A for effort, ASOS — a fresh take on a suit that also might fly in an office! Hooray!) but I actually quite like the gray … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Boyfriend Blazer With “Fluro” Trim
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Boucle Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Both the store and the brand are new ones to me: the store (Luisaviaroma) bills itself as “latest collections from top designers,” and the brand (Tagliatore), upon closer inspection, is not something to serve with bolognese sauce, and is instead … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Wool Boucle Jacket
Thursday’s TPS Report: Resort Boyfriend Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I think this may be the first time that something from Guess is making an appearance on Corporette — yes, it’s a mall store from the 80s, but this looks like a really cute blazer. The crisp white does look … Read More about Thursday’s TPS Report: Resort Boyfriend Blazer
Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Proffington Python-Patch Corduroy Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Hmmn: I feel like a great corduroy blazer is a must for men, and I think this blazer makes a great case for all businesswomen having one as well. I love the sharp lines, the silk lining, and — why … Read More about Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Proffington Python-Patch Corduroy Blazer
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Textured Twill Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Call me crazy, but I like this cute little jacket from Mac & Jack. The flounced, flared hem is flattering, and the shawl collar is just interesting enough. It’s $139 at Zappos. Mac & Jac – Textured Twill Jacket (Black) … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Textured Twill Jacket
