Everyone Thursday: Drape-Front Open Knit Cardigan
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Pretty, pretty. A drapey cardigan (that instructs you to “hand wash,” which I instantly translate as “machine wash with Woolite on delicate,” because that’s how I roll) works for everyone, whether you’re pregnant, nursing, or beyond. I think the dark gray color is lovely, and I like that this one is longer in the back than the front — that is strangely hard to find. I like it open, as shown, but I’d also probably try it belted. It was $98, but is now marked to $51.75 at Last Call.Tahari Drape-Front Open Knit Cardigan, Gravel
N.B.: Last Call is now offering an extra 50% off all clearance.
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
We had a snow day from school today (K and pre-K children) in a part of the country where snow is an awesome novelty (and then melts a few hours later). They are happy not to be at school. They are happy to still be in PJs. But I feel so crummy that I can’t take them outside b/c I have been on 5 conference calls today and have to squeeze all of my work in around that. And now it is mostly gone :(
Is anyone else avoiding rice/rice-based products for your babies based on the Consumer Reports findings about arsenic? My toddler still gets some rice, but I’m trying to limit it. I’m just wondering how paranoid other people are feeling.
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I have this one. $25. It’s perfect for errands/general use and lugging around the airport. I’m not a stuff-carrier, so I don’t need a bottom basket to shove things in, or something heavy enough to hang a fully loaded diaper bag on the back. I don’t see the need to spend more, unless you have special needs like twins or jogging or something.
I would love your recommendations on umbrella strollers! Will be using it to keep in the car for errands/general use and for traveling. I’m looking in the $100 range give or take, but would be willing to go up if there’s something miraculous out there.
I had a dating ultrasound today and the tech wouldn’t let me see anything….is this normal?
I am a bit embarrassed to even be posting this, but here goes…My daughter’s ears have been a little funny ever since birth…asymmetrical, mushy, a bit floppy on top. Doesn’t look terrible, but it’s noticeable (at least to me). Pediatrician has been telling us it is nbd. Playgroup mom just informed me that it is fixable with little painless but pricy braces. But I called the md she recommended and was told my baby is too old (!) — treatment doesn’t work after 6 wk. All that said, in the real world, I rarely notice adult ears, so I assume this condition recedes or self corrects over time. But I figured I would ask here — have your kids’ ears normalized as they get older? Or is my baby destined to be made fun of on the playground, so to speak? Or maybe something in between….
What are your thoughts on maternity pictures? I did not really have the urge to have them done last time, but I’m thinking that this time, with a focus on my 2 year old and my belly, would be really cute. I definitely want ones that would be easily sharable – I’m not crazy about the super-personal ones and definitely don’t want any nudity or suggestion of nudity (even the bare belly might be a bit much for me). Nothing too cheesy, just happy family niceness. I’m thinking April, when it’s warm enough to do outdoors, and I’m about 7 months and change, would work? Maybe a sundress or flowy skirt and casual top? Suggestions?
What does everyone’s morning get-ready-for-work schedule look like? Especially curious if you have little tiny ones (i.e., under 3) who need constant supervision. I’m just heading back to work after a long maternity leave/SAH stint and I’m trying to think through logistics. My daughter is 11 mo. I’ve figured it takes me about 20-30 min to do shower/hair/make-up (no, I can’t shower at night — my hair doesn’t work with dry shampoo, starts to look greasy after about 12-14 hrs post shower, and gets all wonky after being slept on). One thing I’m having trouble with is my daughter’s wake-up time ranges from 5:00am to 7:30am depending on the day. I think she’s starting to transition off of morning nap and it’s throwing off her sleep patterns. If I could rely on her waking up at, say, 6:30, I could get stuff done before she woke up. But no way I’m waking up at 4:30am! Also trying to figure out when the dog is going to get walked (I’ve been doing midday walks with him while I’ve been home). My husband and I will trade off baby duty/getting ready in the morning, but I know the planning and getting everything done will fall mostly on me. (Side question: if you’ve transitioned from SAH to working, would love to hear about that. My husband says he’s not going to work late anymore now that I’m working, too, but I’m worried he’s going to feel he “has” to stay until 9:00/10:00/11:00pm anyway. Our jobs are equal pay, equal status, and require equal hours so he simply cannot work the 60+hr weeks he’s been putting in lately.) We’ve hired a nanny so no need to pack food, do daycare drop off, all that (luckily). But would be very curious to hear how other people’s mornings work. TIA!