Washable Wednesday: Ellie Ponte Dress
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Boden continues to knock it out of the park with washable dresses, and I like this ponte dress with a chic gathered waist. It’s lined (huzzah), and has a lovely work-appropriate length. It was $118, but is now marked to $82; it’s available in navy and brown, regular and tall sizes 2-18. Boden Ellie Ponte Dress
Here’s a ponte dress that’s available in petite, tall, and plus sizes (as well as regular sizes).
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Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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?
Any baby-wearers here? Specifically soft structured carriers? I use one everyday (BECO Gemini) to walk my toddler to daycare, but am now pregnant (very early) and wondering if it’s still safe to wear it (not seeing my doctor until next week) seeing as it sometimes slides up into the tummy area even if fastened around the hips. Wanted to know if others have confronted this issue before.
Thanks to everyone for the advice and encouragement about letting my 12 month old cry it out. It took about 90 minutes (with me stopping in a few times, and then sitting in his room for 30 minutes while I read my book, then leaving and watching him on the monitor), but eventually he fell asleep on his own. Here’s to hoping I can get him down faster by next week!
I thought I posted this yesterday, but now I don’t see it…I need more books for my almost 5 month old. Any ideas on where to get a good deal on a bundle, or a few books in general. I would also love to know your favorite titles/series/authors. Thanks!
My daughter is 9 months today (can’t believe it!!), and we have done absolutely no baby proofing. This weekend, we intend to put a gate at the top of the stairs, secure the TV’s, cover the exposed outlets, and put locks on the cabinets containing cleaning supplies. We also got an 8-panel gate that forms a play pen, which gives her a safe place to play.
I’m a little confused as to how much is necessary. As I’m looking at products online, it seems like you could endlessly baby proof. For example: refrigerator and oven latches, toilet latches, doorknob guards for every door, etc. Is all of this necessary? Should I wait to see how much my baby tries to get into things? Do I need to secure every single piece of furniture? The bookshelves are already anchored, but it seems more likely that she’d pull lighter pieces onto herself, like a side table or a dining chair (which obviously can’t be bolted down). We tend to watch her pretty closely, but I’m pretty amazed at how quickly she’s moving these days.
I’m curious to hear what others have done. I’m leaning towards the “wait and see” approach with a lot of this, but I’m already feeling the unspoken concern of my in-laws, so I hope I’m not being negligent.