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Must a Blazer BUTTON to Fit?
Hot on the heels of yesterday’s reader question about feeling frumpy in a suit, I was thinking about Drop Dead Diva. I stopped watching the show a while ago (her guardian angel was still the guy from...
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Suit of the Week: Banana Republic
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get...
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Blazer in Ponte with Bow Detail
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I know what you’re thinking: gosh that’s pink. And a bow! But pink blazers are in right now, and I think with an...
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Comfortable Heels for Wide Feet
Which are the most professional, comfortable heels for wide feet? Reader N wonders: I always have trouble finding a pair of comfortable but fashionable shoes, for two reasons – 1) I have wide feet and...
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Coffee Break: EF Collection Pave Diamond Zigzag Stack Rings
I’m a fan of the trend towards delicate, stackable rings, and what’s not to like about EF Collection‘s collection of stackable diamond rings? I like the teeny tiny black diamonds decorating half of...
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Frugal Friday’s TPS Report: Cap Sleeve Dress with Buckle Belt
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. This kind of dress has its pros and cons. The pros: big sale, lots of sizes, bright color, very versatile shape....
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Weekly News Update
Like these posts? Follow us on Twitter or Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) You can...
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Weekend Open Thread
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I usually am more of a “clutch” girl when I’m going out on the weekends (that is, when I can be bothered to change my bag at all), but this cute crossbody...
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Splurge Monday’s TPS Report: Blazer with Raw Edges
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. If you love the cut and style of Chanel jackets, but hate the colors and inevitable gold threads (is it just me...
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The Hunt: The Best Cashmere Sweaters
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...
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Coffee Break: Cable Sweater Tights
OK, at this point it’s more like Happy Hour rather than Coffee Break, but for those of you just settling in with hours to go (or, hey, the West Coast readers), I thought I’d point out that Bare...
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Tuesday’s TPS Report: Dribble Colorblock Leather Front Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Leather can be difficult for the office — it can look too tough, too cheap, too sexy — but this top doesn’t...
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Colorful Pants and Professional Women
Are colorful pants appropriate in an office setting? Are they for young’uns only? Reader J sent in this question a while ago: Question – today’s trends are to wear colored pants. What are your...
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Coffee Break: Golda Ruched Suede Pointy Pump
Neiman Marcus has a ton of markdowns on designer shoes, including some very lucky sizes for Manolo Blahnik and Jimmy Choo. These suede pumps were $775, but are now marked to $348 — for me they’d...
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Wednesday’s TPS Report: Square Neck Top
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. I heart this top. The neckline seems classic but with a vintage vibe, and I like that it isn’t a direct peplum...
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Previously, on Corporette…
Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… What’s Your Annual Clothes Budget? What to Pack For Long Business Trips Setting Financial...
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Suit of the Week: Red Fleece
For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get...
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Thursday’s TPS Report: Faux Leather Trim Knit Jacket
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy Thursday! I’m liking this knit jacket from Isaac Mizrahi with faux leather trim — it looks sophisticated...
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Healthy Snacks for the Office
We’ve talked about healthy snacks to keep at the office before, but since it is the season for healthy eating resolutions, I thought now might be a great time to talk again about what your favorite...
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Coffee Break: Avery Leather Convertible Backpack
I have problems with Lord & Taylor’s website — even now, sorting by “handbags” shows me a million dresses, and there was a period this summer where every time I tried to check out they helpfully...
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