As I noted yesterday on Corporette: I was really excited to work with the brand MM.LaFleur, in part because they make a TON of machine-washable workwear — and it’s apparent from the shopping pages, not just the product pages. It baffles me why stores don’t adopt a “machine wash” filter, since I think there is a strong preference for a lot of people one way or the other. In any event: I loved all of the MM.LaFleur dresses I tried on, but I thought this plum Etsuko dress was particularly lovely. The pockets were unobtrusive, the fabric felt polished and luxurious, and I was ultimately really surprised to find that it was machine washable. It’s available in three colors for $195. MM.LaFleur Etsuko Dress
Washable Wednesday: Etsuko Dress
01/14/2015 by 72 Comments
Nursing Tuesday: Nursing Tank
01/13/2015 by 78 Comments
I’ve been eyeing this nursing tank, and may pull the trigger, even though the end feels like it’s in sight (Harrison is almost 8 months, and the plan was to nurse him for a year). I haven’t been super happy with other nursing/shapewear tanks I’ve tried, but this one seems to be missing the issues those present. One of the other ones I swear gives me plugged ducts every time, and yet another one doesn’t have the straps “anchored” in any way so when I release the clasp to nurse, the strap ends up somewhere down my back, leaving me to do a bit of a crazy dance when I’m done. This one is $68, and available in white and black at Nordstrom. Yummie by Heather Thomson Nursing Tank
Maternity Monday: Long Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress
01/12/2015 by 64 Comments
This simple tee shirt dress has a lot of positive reviews on the Target website — unlike a lot of their other maternity clothes, interestingly enough. (For a good time, read reviews of this dress.) I like the simplicity of this one, the price, and the fact that it’s apparently versatile enough to dress up not only for work but even for fancier events (a number of reviewers note wearing it for their shower or company holiday party). It’s available in five colors, sizes XS-XXL. (Two other winners, according to reviewers, although they’re both a bit casual for my taste: here and here.) Liz Lange for Target Maternity Long Sleeve Tee Shirt Dress
Pumping-Friendly and Washable: Long Sleeve Naive Flower Wrap Top
12/23/2014 by 22 Comments
I know readers are big fans of faux-wrap dresses for pumping, so I set out to look for a faux-wrap top that looked pumping-friendly. These from Macy’s looked nice (and also machine washable), but of course I loved the color of this one from Chaus. The top is $49 at Amazon. Chaus Womens Long Sleeve Naive Flower Wrap Top
Washable Wednesday: Travel Knit Cap Sleeve Wrap Top
12/17/2014 by 49 Comments
Chadwicks has a line of travel knits that are machine washable, packable (which I read as “wrinkle resistant”), and very affordable. There are skirts, pants, even knit blazers in the line, but my favorite is this faux wrap top with side ruching — it looks like something I’d wear the heck out of on the weekend or to work, with pants, a pencil skirt, jeans… whatever. It’s on sale from $19-$29, and available in six colors, sizes S-XL. Chadwicks Travel Knit Cap Sleeve Wrap Top
Washable Wednesday: Cap Sleeve Velvet Sheath Dress
12/10/2014 by 22 Comments
I’m intrigued by this: a washable velvet sheath dress, with a lovely vintage vibe and pattern. It’s part of the great sale at Lands’ End today — regular priced items are 30% off, and clearance is up to 65% off — and free shipping on any order. With code BEST, this dress comes down to $97.30. It’s available in regular, petite, tall, and plus sizes. Lands’ End Cap Sleeve Velvet Sheath Dress
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