Kitten heels are either the “hot new trend” or the “classic that’s back in style,” depending on your point of view. Personally, I love kitten heels for the office, particularly with pants — with a low enough heel, you can even wear the same pants you wear with flats. Anne Klein has a number of … Read More about Coffee Break: Poppin Kitten Heel
Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
We got an e-mail from reader C, raving about this “Beacon” shoe: The heel is higher than it looks and oh-so-so-comfortable. I bought these to be able to commute in dress pants and heels (my comfy commuting flats only work with skirts b/c all my trousers are tailored to heel-length). From the subway stop, I … Read More about Coffee Break: Naturalizer – Beacon
Coffee Break: Ann Taylor Pumps
We’ve heard raves about these “perfect” pumps from Ann Taylor, and they’re on sale this week — were $155, now marked to $99, take an extra 30% off with the code FRIENDS. And they still have normal sizes left! Not bad — not bad at all. Perfect Elle Pumps
Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Night Shift’ Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We love this lightweight sheath dress. The color of the gray feels more spring than fall to us, and the flower applique on the belt helps that impression. (We’re guessing the belt can be removed pretty easily if you don’t … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: ‘Night Shift’ Sheath Dress
Tuesday’s TPS Report: Charles by Charles David’s Melange Pump
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy first day of fall! We’re liking these simple but interesting 3″ pumps from Charles by Charles David — the three different colors of brown make it sure to match something you own that is brown, and we like the … Read More about Tuesday’s TPS Report: Charles by Charles David’s Melange Pump
Reader Mail: Can Oxford Shoes Be Worn to Work?
Today’s reader mail has to do with shoes… I am going to be a summer associate in a couple months in a large New York City law firm. I also have been secretly drooling over women’s oxford style shoes in the last few months. My question is are these shoes appropriate or do I stick … Read More about Reader Mail: Can Oxford Shoes Be Worn to Work?
Poll Results: Towering Heels
About a week and a half ago, we asked a pivotal question: at what point does a high heel become TOO high for work? As always, the poll is still open, but the initial results are in: – 44% of readers said a medium heel height was most appropriate for work — 3.5″ being the … Read More about Poll Results: Towering Heels
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Naturalizer Purple Suede Daybreak Shoe
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We’ve said it … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Naturalizer Purple Suede Daybreak Shoe
Weekly Roundup
Liking these posts? Follow Corporette on Twitter — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale.) – The Chicago Tribune asks, why must comfortable shoes be so ugly? We like the story of the woman who thought about changing into flip flops to cross … Read More about Weekly Roundup
Flip-Flops: Not the Best Office Accessory (Poll Results)
So about a week and a half ago we ran a poll about flip-flops — specifically, whether they were ever acceptable to wear to the office. Poll is ongoing, but thus far, these are the answers… Are flip-flops acceptable to wear IN the office? According to 68% of you, NO. Are flip-flops acceptable to wear … Read More about Flip-Flops: Not the Best Office Accessory (Poll Results)