Washable Workwear Wednesday: Cotton-Silk Crew-Neck Sweater
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Early fall is around the corner and with that comes the season’s temperamental weather — it’s chilly during your morning commute, but sweltering when you run out to lunch.
This soft cotton-silk crew-neck sweater is perfect for transitional weather — the classic cut works for the office, weekends, and everything in between. It also comes in a rainbow of colors so you can pick a favorite or two.
This Banana Republic sweater is $100 and comes in sizes XXS-XXL. “Citrus season yellow” is even on sale for $84.99 (lucky sizes only).
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 8/6/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale, 8/6 ONLY: Extra 60% off sale and style steals starting at $25
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – 30% off wear-now styles & up to 60% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Nordstrom – 9,800+ new women’s markdowns
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – $15 & up all markdown tops & 50% off all other markdowns
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