NPR reported that a number of Black Democratic lawmakers recently reintroduced the CROWN Act, legislation to ban discrimination against a person’s hairstyle or hair texture. NBC News noted that sunscreens sold in Europe, Japan, and South Korea offer more protection because the key ingredients aren’t approved in the U.S. yet. Allure featured surgeons’ new breakthroughs in facelifts. The Washington Post [gift link] detailed why aiming for “good enough” can be better for your decisions and mental health. A Wall Street Journal [gift link] reporter explained how small changes in her smartphone h ..read more

Ooooooh… I love this. I know the beige trench is a classic, but it’s so boring (and, for some of us, beige makes us look like corpses). This bright, happy trench from Boden definitely takes care of that — it’s light, lively, and so unusual. Particularly if the rest of your wardrobe is minimal (cough, all black), this would be a great pop of color in spring, summer, and fall. The trench is $510, available in sizes 2-22 and 2P-12P. Hunting for a lightweight jacket for your commute? Classics include the designer trench ($$$$), as well as this affordable reader favorite raincoat, this classic pa ..read more

We’re discussing this article (and beyond) on CorporetteMoms today too, but the conversation has a different flavor over there! Did you catch the story in The Wall Street Journal [gift link] a couple of weeks ago that addressed falling birth rates? The WSJ reported that the birth rate among American women has fallen to 1.62 per woman — the lowest since the 1930s when the government began keeping track. (The article does note this: “The figures are provisional and likely to adjust slightly when final data are released later this year.”) One more striking stat: In 1950, in the midst of the bab ..read more

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. The Talbots Charming Cardigan has been a long-standing bestseller for the brand, but this pattern is something else. (H/t to Kat who saw this in a brick-and-mortar store and recommended it!) The pattern is gorgeous and would pair nicely with a navy sheath for a more formal office, or dark denim for a casual Friday. If this print isn’t your thing, there are DOZENS of other colorways available, including both solids and prints: The sweater is $99.50-$109 at Talbots and comes in misses sizes XS-XL ..read more

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 — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2024! We haven’t had a truly unusual suit for a while now, so I present: the Seragyi “Liz” suiting over at Wolf & Badger. There are a number of details you don’t see on many suits, from the asymmetrical neckline, the slightl ..read more

Travel back in the Corporette time capsule… Here’s what was on our minds oh so many moons ago. One year ago… The Most Affordable Office Clothes for Women in 2024: Our List How to Find a Great Non-Desk Job An Easy Trick to Delete Photos Off Your iPhone How to Cope with Anxiety: Reader Tips Using AI Chatbots to Plan a Vacation Two years ago… What Jewelry Do You Wear to the Office? What Do You Do to Feel More Authoritative? How to Make A Hybrid Work Situation More Efficient Personal Money Snapshot: A Paralegal in the Midwest Shares Her Thoughts on Saving, Renting, and Debt 3 Super Easy Ways ..read more

These brown linen pumps with embroidered details are sooooo pretty — and they strike me as a great thing to wear if you’re worried nude-for-you pumps are out of style. The Kerry style is apparently a best seller at Ann Taylor — they have it in a ton of other colors and fabrics, include a lovely hot pink suede. If you like the embroidery and color but would prefer a more casual flat, they also have embroidered linen slide sandals with the details. Workwear sales of note for 5.5.24 Our favorites are in bold! Nordstrom – Nordy Club members earn 3X the points on beauty; 30% off selected shoes ..read more

Lightweight, summer dress pants and summer work pants for women can be difficult to find — you want to look professional, yet be cool, and of course you don’t want to look like a wrinkled mess. (We’ve also gotten reader questions from active women who do a ton of sports and activities in the summer that result in bruised legs, making them prefer pants to skirts in the summer.) Let’s discuss… Ladies, do you prefer to wear pants year-round — and if so, what fabrics and styles do you prefer in summer? Any classic pants you buy year after year in new colors?  Some of our main fashion articl ..read more

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Linen can be a controversial choice for officewear, but I do like a linen-blend blazer as a lightweight topper for the hot summer months. A friend of mine spent the first few years of her legal career at a very formal firm where all lawyers were expected to be in business formal attire every day. Even if you stepped out for lunch, the unofficial rule was that if you were still close enough to see the building, you’d better still be wearing a blazer or suit jacket. This is where the linen-blend blaze ..read more

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. It’s time for my quarterly swoon over The Fold’s gorgeous collection. This green-and-ivory silk blouse is incredibly elegant, with the most beautiful abstract floral print. (Apparently it was originally hand-painted by artisans in Italy.) Wear it under a blazer for an important meeting or paired with your favorite trousers on a day when you just want to feel your best. The blouse is $425 at the Fold and comes in U.S. sizes 2–14. A couple of more affordable options are available from Karen Kane (XS–X ..read more