Washable Wednesday: Ravello Top
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Sales of note for 2/7:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
- Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
- Boden – 15% off new season styles
- Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
- J.Crew – Extra 50% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything including new arrivals + extra 20% off $125+
- Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+
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?
I had an old version of the Ravello top (from 2 years ago) and my one complaint is that it needed ironing if you tossed it in the wash. Anyone care to comment on the current Ravello?
Potentially flame-y question: Do you leave your toddler home alone during his nap or bedtime?
I’m talking like 15 minutes to go on a jog or something, or walk around the neighborhood on a phone call? My gut reaction is NO! what if there’s a fire/ break-in/ something happens to me while I’m out! But my other insanely busy working mom who can’t figure out when else to go for said jog is like, stop living your life in fear and get out of the house because staying inside is making you crazy thinking of all the things you can’t do while he sleeps.
So, do you? Would you? Within certain parameters? NEVER?!
And not that I needed to spend more money on shoes, but Boden had some incredibly cute loafers, flats, and mid-heeled pumps. I ordered a few for fall that I’m hoping work for my increasingly crabby feet!
I look better in fitted tops too, and Ravello works well for me. I tuck it in, and it has a nice drape. I don’t find it too boxy, but YMMV. As CT noted, it probably works less well for shorter torsos / hourglasses–but it seems pretty universal. There are a few people in my office with very different shapes who rock it.
Anyone have tips for maternity sizing? Is it different than regular sizing? I’ve considered buying some items online but have no idea what size I am. I used to wear a small top, but not sure if that would still be the case with the larger chest and stomach.
Had my 28 week appointment today with the glucose screening, rhogam shot, and a TDAP booster. I’m incredibly proud that there were no tears! (I sobbed during my first pregnancy blood draw – intense needle fear). Wish me luck on not needing the three hour glucose tolerance test!
This top has such great reviews overall but I also read that the top is a little boxy and not fitted. I look best in fitted tops. Anyone care to comment?
Can anyone recommend books on how to raise a toddler?
I read Brain Rules when I was pregnant and loved it! (recommended here)
What do y’all recommend for sizing? I’m generally a Large post-baby in Ann Taylor, BR etc, but they can run just a little big at times (and small at other times, because sizing is FUN like that).
Broad shoulders and a 36/38 small C cup.
I’m wearing this top today! I have 8 of them. They fit great and I have a hard time finding tops that fit well.