Amazon can be hit or miss, but this gorgeous vintage-inspired suit comes from a reader-favorite Amazon seller, and the buyer-submitted photos show real women slaying — crazy for a $50 suit.
Elegant Costume Idea: How to Look Like Young RBG for Halloween
We all love Ruth Bader Ginsburg — if you’re on the hunt for some easy “RBG Halloween costume ideas” I thought I’d put a quick post together using a recent Suit of the Week… (by the way, the movie this is inspired by, On the Basis of Sex, is great! I highly recommend.) This is an … Read More about Elegant Costume Idea: How to Look Like Young RBG for Halloween
When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
If you wear girly clothes, will you be seen as less of a professional? Reader A wonders… I recently parted ways with a company where I was being micromanaged, like my boss didn’t trust me to do anything without his help and supervision. He never said why, but he kept treating me like some incompetent … Read More about When Do Girly Clothes Become Unprofessional?
Wednesday’s TPS Report: Glazed Lace Pencil Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This week’s guest posts are from one of my best friends since college, who we’ll call Auntie M – read more about her here. – Kat I am a sucker for what I call the “polished vintage” look, and this … Read More about Wednesday’s TPS Report: Glazed Lace Pencil Skirt
Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Le Centre Pompidou Skirt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This lovely navy skirt is back in stock at ModCloth, where it seems to have many admirers (47 reviews, 4 star average!). It’s a nice change from a pencil skirt, but be warned — this skirt can be tricky to … Read More about Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Le Centre Pompidou Skirt
Coffee Break: Clear Lucite Necklace
Today we’re loving the idea of a chunky, clear lucite necklace — which eBay has aplenty, at very reasonable prices. We’d wear it with a casual outfit like a fuschia tee and gray pants, or even a colorful twinset and a skirt — for some reason we think we’d avoid wearing it with blazers or … Read More about Coffee Break: Clear Lucite Necklace
Is Vintage Couture Appropriate to Wear to Work?
A reader wondered if classic, tasteful vintage couture was appropriate to wear to work at her conservative law firm.
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.) – Great slideshow on Glamour about the Dos and Don’ts of Wearing Vintage. [Glamour] For our $.02: We think vintage dresses like the one at left (one of … Read More about Weekly Roundup
How to Wear Vintage to the Office
Are vintage fashions appropriate for the office? What are your best tips on how to wear vintage to the office?