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    Maternity Monday: Draped Sheath Dress

    Oooh: hot dress from Motherhood Maternity — Macy’s has it in red, while Motherhood Maternity itself has it in both red and an abstract black-and-white print. I like the asymmetric fold detail and the pleating at the top of the dress — it’s a nice way to add some visual interest without drawing too much attention….

    house ad reads THE BEST SUITS IN 2026 FOR EVERY BUDGET, click here for the roundup, and features a collage of polished women wearing stylish, classic suits
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    Finally Friday: Long Cardigan

    long cardiganI am such a sucker for this kind of cardigan — I keep buying them! When we were traveling a few weeks ago I did a mini capsule wardrobe and picked my light blue cardigan (bought at Athleta, of all places, a few years ago) to wear with purples, blacks, and reds. It was a great choice because I probably wore it every single day. Light blue can be difficult to find in a drapey cardigan, though, so I’m happy to see that Bobeau has one out now. It’s handwash/line dry, available in regular and petites XS-XL, for $58. Bobeau Long Cardigan

    Two plus-size options are here and here.

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    Everyone Thursday: Seam Detail Sweater

    Ooh: hat tip to editor Kate for finding this fun, swingy sweater — it looks like it would be great, particularly if you’re in the “early pregnancy bloat” days or the “postpartum pooch” days. It’s available in 6 colors in sizes XS to XL, is hand washable, and is $32-$74 at Amazon. Karen Kane Seam Detail Sweater…

  • 3 Tips for Using Airbnb — with Kids

    What are your best tips for renting a vacation house or Airbnb with kids, ladies?  Whether you’re doing Airbnb, VRBO, or another sort of rental, planning and executing the trip can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. I shared a vacation horror story a week or so ago on Corporette — we rented a small…