Finally Friday: Tres 3-in-1 Parka
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There was an interesting commenting thread on Corporette a while ago where folks discussed their single biggest purchase as far as clothes — and a TON of people called out this practical, warm coat from Patagonia. At $529 it definitely is not cheap, but I really like the layering system, the colors, and the functionality of it — it really is 3 coats in 1. What fun! Patagonia Tres 3-in-1 Parka
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Sales of note for 5/8/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns
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?
Pumping advice needed. I recently had a little issue with the head of my group (without going into detail I wasn’t available for something he wanted me to do and I think it left a bad taste in his mouth). Now, this partner has asked me to go on a new client visit with him next week (which I’m happy to do so). The issue is pumping . . . the meeting itself is from 1-2:30PM, and it’s about an hour travel time, so with travel plus the meeting it could be 4 hours without pumping. I can make that work (I usually do every 3 hours) but I guess my concern is what if the meeting lasts longer, or there are things we end up doing before and after the meeting. I will definitely bring my pump with me, but should I say something in advance to this partner (who is a male)? Under normal circumstances I would, but since he and I had a little tiff recently I’m sensitive to saying anything that might make it seem like I’m not being available and on top of things. Thanks for any advice.
My minor vent for Friday…
Apparently I’m supposed to know that we’re out of juice and certain kind of milk (both of which only the husband drinks), but knowing that the LO’s costume is supposed to go to daycare with her even though it’s the day before Halloween, it’s in her daycare bag, AND had been discussed last night would require preternatural skills.
I suppose I should be glad he asked BEFORE he left for drop-off…
Update on my pony/chicken costume dilemma from earlier this month — DS is at daycare today, happily dressed as a chicken. My strategy was setting it out in plain sight and making it a reward to get to wear it. (Like, you can wear your chicken costume but only if you cooperate during diaper change.) The chicken costume’s stock went up rapidly after that. Victory!
I realize this is a ridiculous vent, but… my daughter’s daycare informed us on Monday that they were having a themed costume day today. Of course the costume I had already purchased (and removed the tags) didn’t work, so I elected to buy her a second costume on Amazon with 1-day shipping. That was Tuesday and it still hasn’t arrived! So now my daughter is going to daycare in her non-theme-appropriate costume and I realize that it does not matter at all and she is only 5 months so she doesn’t care, but I care.