• Washable Wednesday: Rodera Colorblock Pleat Front Shirt

    The Half-Yearly Nordstrom Sale begins today, and there are some great finds for classic, conservative wear. I’m drooling over this chic, machine washable blouse from Hugo Boss — I love the pleats, the black contrast detail, and the sale — 40% off. It was $265, but is now $159 (limited sizes, alas). BOSS ‘Rodera’ Colorblock Pleat Front…

    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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    Nursing/Pumping Tuesday: Sleeveless Faux Wrap Blouse

    Readers continue to sing the virtues of this Pleione wrap top for pumping, nursing, and general wear. Long-sleeved versions are on sale, but they just came out with new colors in this sleeveless version. This pretty rose cross print looks lovely — springy, feminine, flattering. It’s $58 at Nordstrom. Pleione Sleeveless Faux Wrap Blouse (L-4)

  • Weekend Open Thread

    Something on your mind? Chat about it here. I always used to wear dresses in the summertime before I had kids — but now it seems like with all the bending and squatting and picking up, I’m more comfortable in pants or shorts for lazy summer days. I like these chambray crops from Vince — pricey…

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    Finally Friday: Gate Check Bag for Car Seats

    We’ve bought a few of these bright red gate check bags that are designed to use at the airport gate to cover your stroller or carseat. The bags always come back from the gate with big black marks on them, which immediately makes me thankful that we’ve used them (and sorry for the other parents who don’t…