Washable Workwear Wednesday: Lauren Sweater Blazer
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I’m always on the hunt for a great sweater blazer — particularly one that’s machine washable! They’re comfortable but polished, and look just as great with jeans as they do with a more structured sheath dress.
I feel like Ralph Lauren has had a version of this kicking around for a few years now — it’s available in regular, petite, and plus sizes at Macy’s in a ton of colors, most of them machine washable. Nice! They’re $105-$175, with most of them on sale for 30% off today. (There are also versions at Bloomingdale’s, Zappos, Dillards and Belk.)
The pictured red one comes in sizes XS-L and comes to $115 (with code) at Macy’s, or $99 at Dillards (lucky sizes only).
Some of our favorite sweater jackets for the office as of 2024 include M.M.LaFleur (the OG, the jardigan!), L’Agence, Summersalt, J.Crew, and Jenni Kayne. For budget options check J.Crew Factory and Quince.
Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
Can we share evening routines again? Now that it’s getting dark/cold and we can’t do playground for part of it, I am at a loss on what to do with my kids (who are honestly super bored of staying home).
Mine (2+7 year old) was great before.. bike/walk to playground, dinner, books/bath, bed. Now it’s dinner, try to play random games/color/kids get cranky [ part i am trying to fix], then books/bath and bed.
Help. My fifth grader is gradually turning into what I like to call an indoor cat. Getting him to do anything active and go outdoors is like pulling teeth. He’s not into sports, and I’m not forcing that, but even telling him to go ride his bike or scooter or go to the playground is met with a litany of complaints and never lasts very long. As a family, I feel like we have done a decent job being active together — lots of bike rides, running, hiking, swimming, and boating over the years — so this is disappointing and somewhat surprising because we’ve tried to build a family culture of being active. Not athletic, necessarily, but active! And also? He has ADHD and really struggles when he’s not burning off energy. Maybe it’s the age, but I don’t think it’s OK for him to be inside all the time. Can any moms of older kids weigh in?
I feel like this is a lost cause, and a very low stakes question but…. anyone have tricks to get your kids to look at the camera for pictures? And maybe (here’s the real unicorn…) even smile? I’m talking those candid shots that you take on your phone. I took my three kids hiking yesterday (8, 4, and 1) and I swear every picture of them features at least one of the following: 1) the back of someone’s head, 2) crying, 3) the top of someone’s head, 4) someone’s arm in front of a sibling’s face 5) someone’s arm in front of their own face 6) eyes half closed as if drunk, 7) someone moving out of the shot at the last minute…. (i’m sure you all have a similar list…)
The one year old gets a pass, of course, but the other two…. I’m sure in a year I will be glad for anything that I managed to take, but I get so unaccountable annoyed trying to capture pictures of them sometimes….
For those of you who are gluten-free, what are some of your favorite swaps for pasta/mac&cheese? thanks!
Challenge for you all (although posts seem to be loading slowly today?)
I’m looking for books involving two sisters and a brother. Any ideas? Recipient is in kinder so can go picture or chapter book. She’s been trying to find this in library class at school, which I thought was really sweet. bonus if order is girl boy girl. Any come to mind?
ok, i need something happy today. i know we’ve talked lately about christmas traditions and thanksgiving traditions. anyone on here who is jewish with any fun Hannukah traditions?