Washable Wednesday: Cap Sleeve Velvet Sheath Dress

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A woman wearing a Cap Sleeve Velvet Sheath DressI’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 Psst: Don’t forget to check their On the Counter page for this-week-only deals that get steeper by the day.

Sales of note for 10/12

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – 6,200+ new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Flash Sale: 40% off full-price purchase + 60% off sale styles
  • Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
  • Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event: Extra 25% off sale
  • Express – Big Fall Fashion Sale: 40% off everything
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off at all stores and sitewide, 20% off $150+
  • Lo & Sons – Fall sale, up to 40% off
  • M.M.LaFleur – Fall Refresh Event, up to 25% off (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
  • Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off your entire purchase

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!

22 Comments

I’m about 12 weeks pregnant and my breasts have gone up close to a cup size. This is my first pregnancy. I have no idea how big they will get, but I know I need to start getting a maternity bra or two. Any suggestions? Will my band size stay the same throughout pregnancy? Should I just get something to fit me now and if they go up more, then get something then? I suppose that’s all I can really do. Any tips for maternity bras? My OB said many women like to get nursing bras and just wear them through, but I have no idea what size to get.

I’m in a colder climate, so while I’ve been wearing sports bras, shelf bras, etc., the past few weeks, I really need something that will hide, uh, chills in the air.

I absolutely love this dress, but can’t figure out for the life of me where you would wear it. Wouldn’t wear a velvet dress to work, particularly a white one with a pattern. But the color/pattern seems too casual or summery for a holiday party. What is this dress intended to be?

Hi C-Moms – any alternatives to American Girl dolls that you’re particularly enamored with? My two nieces, ages 3 and 5, are getting AG dolls from “Santa” for Christmas. My daughter is also 5 and plays with her cousins quite a bit, so I want to get her a reasonable facsimile (not spending $100+ on a doll she hasn’t specifically asked for) in order to ward off any cases of the gimmes. My daughter also really likes her babies but doesn’t have any older dolls, so I think she’ll enjoy this anyway.

I know the Our Generation line at Target is one option. Any others out there that you like better?

I think this a beautiful dress, though I’m still in the baby phase of shying away from white (who are we kidding, I shied away from it because of *my* eating habits prior to kids).

Quick vent: I am SO tired. I’ve consistently worked early into the mornings with colleagues but am SO jealous their kid-less lives allow them to sleep until 8am. They’ll get close to 6 hours of sleep and I struggle with 4–and even then the baby still wakes up once during that time.