Washable Workwear Wednesday: Textured Satin Slip Skirt
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For me, skirts are reserved for warm-weather wear. But this elegant satin slip skirt makes me want to stretch my skirt-wearing days into early fall.
This simple A-line skirt flares at the hem for a classic silhouette. The elastic waistband guarantees comfort, while the textured and machine-washable fabric makes it easy to wear day after day.
Eileen Fisher’s Textured Satin Slip Skirt is $258 and comes in sizes PP-3X. It’s available in graphite (black), serpentine (brown), and everglade (dark green).
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Sales of note for 9/5/25
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- 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
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I can’t remember if I’ve asked this before, but what age or maturity are you pretty comfortable with your kid being awake and about in the house while you’re sleeping?
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What have other people done in this situation/ seen in this situation?
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