Weekend Open Thread

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Need a fun summer tote to take to the beach or market? 

Consider a roomy straw traveler bag like this one. It has space for everything you need for a day in the sun. This lined, packable bag is vacation-ready and even has specially designed straps to hold a wide brimmed hat. Choose from two striped versions or solid natural. 

Hat Attack’s Original Straw Traveler Bag is $198 at Nordstrom. 

Here are a couple of lower-priced options: This Banana Republic tote is on sale for $55 (in one of the available colors), and this Gap tote is 40% off the full price of $64.95 at checkout.

P.S. Happy Mother’s Day!

Sales of note for 9/5/25

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

• Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including new arrivals
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Eloquii – Extra 45% off all sale
• J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
• Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns