Washable Workwear Wednesday: Print Plissé Midi Skirt
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One criteria I use when deciding whether to add something to my wardrobe is whether it works with something I already have. This midi skirt’s abstract print matches at least half a dozen items I already own.
This skirt with splashes of several colors works easily with tops ranging from neutral black to bolder burgundy. The tiny pleats add texture while the pull-on style keeps things easy.
DNKY’s Print Plissé Midi Skirt is on sale for $66.33 (marked down from $99) at Nordstrom and comes in XS-XL. Here’s another option with a similar look in a lighter palette, still available in sizes XXL and 1X (on sale, too!).
Looking for other washable workwear? See all of our recent recommendations for washable clothes for work, or check out our roundup of the best brands for washable workwear.
Sales of note for 5/8:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Dress & sport shirts, 2 for $149
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 70% off clearance + 40%-50% off the Weekend Shop
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Nordstrom – Up to 25% off
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
Related to the post below, what is your ideal Mother’s Day?
PSA that if you have something specific in mind for how you want to spend Mother’s Day, either communicate that to your partner or plan it yourself. Do you want a nice brunch? Make the reservations, or plan to order takeout, or if your partner is a good cook tell them what you want the meal to be. Do you want to be pampered? Book the spa appointment or pedicure appointment, etc. (I know spas are probably already booked for Mother’s Day – if so, book it for another day). Often on here the week after Mother’s Day there will be a lot of posts from moms who were disappointed with what their partners planned, or didn’t plan, for the day. If you have a vision for how you want to spend the day, this is your reminder to take matters into your own hands.
This is a low stakes sports rant, but I just tried to sign my not-yet-kindergartener up for rec tee ball for the first time, only to discover that he apparently can’t play tee ball because that is only for 3-4 year olds now. Coach pitch starts at age 5. Am I the only one who finds that crazy?
And are that many 3 year olds really ready for team sports?
Please help me think through how to approach this.
I’m a solo parent with a big job (no help or financial contribution from the father of my child, he lives out of state and is unemployed). I make low seven figures (in a high tax, VHCOL area). My child is 4 and in full time preschool (8-5, gets breakfast and lunch there). I currently have a cleaner once a week who also changes sheets and does the child’s laundry. She’s a life saver. My child’s former nanny comes most Saturdays for a few hours so I can get out for some exercise or, what happens more commonly, grocery shop/meal plan/catch up on work.
The other partners at my law firm tend to be older males who have a stay at home wife, which has allowed them to focus on work and become incredibly successful. I don’t think they really understand what it’s like to do the equivalent of their job and their wife’s job as one person. I’ve realized I really need to hire some meaningful help. I basically need to hire the equivalent of a stay at home spouse. If I can throw some money at this and last another 1-2 years at my high income job, I will be in a better position to take a lower pay, lower pressure job when my child is in elementary school.
My dream is to find someone who understands what it takes to run a household, and who comes in the afternoon to tidy up, walk the dog, meal prep for my child, put away toys, do some other basic chores, and then picks up my child from preschool. I just need someone who can see what needs to get done and gets it done. Is it possible to find one person to do all of this? Or should I split this up between a part time nanny for school pick-ups, and a regular “household assistant” for the other tasks? Even the thought of trying to find someone, let alone multiple people, and interview and vet them feels exhausting right now.
Right now I feel like all my time and energy goes to work and running the household, and I feel like such a taskmaster. I’m always thinking of what needs to be done when I’m home (clean up, buy dog food, book vet appointment, make dinner, tidy up the mess of toys, turn that merger agreement) and it’s hard to be fully present with my child. After she has gone to bed at night I clean the kitchen and then work another 3-4 hours. I’m exhausted. If I could outsource some of this I think I could have more quality time with my child instead of always trying to do things I have to do.
If anyone has been in this situation and has any advice, it would be very welcome.
Anyone here traveled to Morocco with a toddler? My husband and I briefly visited Tangier, but we want to do a whole vacation there seeing more of the country and were unsure about ease with a toddler. She is fairly well traveled and does well in planes and hotels.
hosting a birthday party on saturday (please no comments on the ridiculous number of people), with 117 people, 60 of them are kids. How much pizza/cake do I get? The year I did cupcakes I ended up with a million extra. i find most adults don’t eat pizza or cake, though some do, but i also want to make sure i have enough.
We’re a little over 2 weeks out from the end of the school year and my daughter’s teacher sent a message that said “we’re at the point in the year where no learning is happening.”
1) at least she admitted it and 2) she held out a lot longer than last year’s teacher who seemed to pretty much give up after spring break. But I still found it kind of hilarious.
All, something concerning happened this morning and I could use some thoughts on what I can do (although I know I probably can’t do anything). This morning at daycare drop-off, we were brining gift bags for my daughter’s teachers for teacher appreciation week. In addition to her present teachers, my daughter loved her previous teacher so I also got her a gift. We were walking in carrying the previous teacher’s gift and went to her classroom when someone told us she is not there any more. We were shocked – she had been there for years and clearly loved her job, there was no notice, no one knew what happened.
Now, to the bad part. A couple of weeks ago, I was dropping off my daughter at school and I saw this teacher’s (presumably -had to have been) husband drop her off at the school. It was a disturbing interaction. I will spare the details, but please believe me when I say that all my spidey senses were tingling, I am sure this is some kind of an abusive situation, and I became worried for her after that. I took especial care in writing her an individualized message on the card we were going to give her.
I can’t do anything in this situation, right? I am just feeling really bad right now and wish I could help her somehow. (I know there is a chance I am wrong, of course, but I feel pretty sure I saw what I saw.)
How do you get on the same “team” as your spouse when you have different parenting styles? For context – we have two elementary aged kids. I am the primary parent due to DH have a demanding “big” job, this part is fine. We are good with our roles. But I AM a more relaxed parent due to family of origin and just having to pick my battles. DH wants to be more strict. Additional context – my parents did not enforce a lot of rules and were very relaxed and…two of my siblings have JDs, I have an advanced degree, and we’re all in long term marriages with kids and I think we’re all happy. So in my mind…my parents being pretty relaxed ended up with three successful well-adjusted adults. (We did not come from wealth but we did come from a stable house which is its own sort of wealth). I know part of this is probably innate intelligence and internal self-motivation. I guess my point is I don’t think you have to be crazy strict to turn out happy, successful kids.
DH wishes I was more strict and anytime our kids misbehave or don’t listen it’s because I’m not strict enough. In my mind they’re just kids?? Of course we have consequences for egregious behavior! Our kids do well at school (I’ve literally never gotten a bad report), have friends, have interests, willingly participate in activities.
I don’t want this to become a point of conflict in our marriage – and I don’t think DH is totally wrong! I respect my in laws and their parenting (obviously – they raised my husband and I love him). But right now it feels like we’re at an impasse.
We’ve talked a lot about teams and coaching, but I’m curious what set up people have for their kid’s individual practice, and how they think it has affected the kid’s skill and satisfaction…
My basketball-star cousin had a court in the suburban backyard. DH had a private pool and swims well but not regularly as an adult. But obviously not everyone has similar, even among the affluent.
We have some uncommitted space, and I was picturing setting it up for soccer or basketball, but instead kid is interested in baseball. And is it even possible to practice that in the backyard without smashing windows?