Washable Workwear Wednesday: Printed Rosemary Wrap Dress
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I just realized that Chico’s has a whole “Travelers” collection of washable, wrinkle-free clothes, some of them great for work. I like this simple printed dress (although I’d need/want a cami or demi-cami with it) — the print looks great for hiding stains, and the dress itself could be dressed up or down. It’s available exclusively online for $109 and is available in sizes 00-4, which they say is similar to a range of 0-22. Right now you can take $25 off your purchase of $100 or more — this dress, for example! — with code 77097. Chico’s Travelers Classic Printed Rosemary Wrap Dress
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
Seeking advice — stay with in-laws or find an Air BnB?
I am traveling with my family to Europe this summer to visit my husband’s parents for about a week. They spend the summer in his childhood home, which is small, filled with stuff, and totally un-babyproofed. (They live in another country for most of the year, and haven’t really bothered with much maintenance of the house for the past 20 years or so.) They propose to have the family stay with them, along with my brother- and sister-in-law.
The cons of the situation are obvious — no personal space and always being on edge about my kids (1.5 and 3.5) potentially killing themselves on steep stairs or rusty tools or something. Other negative is that they don’t have internet, and I am a big-law associate and can’t count on not needing to log on. I could always go over to a neighbor’s house that has internet, but it would be awkward if I have to stay there for half the day…
On the other hand, we don’t want to upset my husband’s parents, who want to have us stay there, and we would probably be over there for dinner (which is always late, for my kids’ schedule) most nights and a lot of the rest of the time as well, so it would be easier for my kids’ sleep and more convenient in some ways.
What would you do?
I am totally running out of shoes to wear to work. My feet are so fat on top at this point that even my loafers aren’t working out. I already have a high instep and now basically nothing is working. While I don’t work in a terribly formal office environment, I definitely don’t wear sandals or open toed shoes. The main problem is just the top of the feet (my ankles are swollen too but don’t seem to affect shoe-fitting). Things are pinching at the top of the toe-box or over the arch of my foot. Any suggestions? Ugh this is gross and uncomfortable!
I have a 2 1/2 year old son and a 5 week old baby. Since baby came, DH has been primarily responsible for putting toddler to bed at night. The nighttime routine has never been ideal but it has gotten out of control lately. Toddler resists going to bed, asking for multiple stories/songs/drinks/tucking in before passing out, resulting in a 45 min-1 hr struggle after which DH is frustrated and exhausted. Last night he told me that he will not look back on this phase with any fondness, which made me quite sad because our toddler is a delightful child when he is in a good mood/cooperating.
I have suggested letting toddler CIO on several occasions but DH refuses, always caves in to the requests (fueling the problem IMO), but I have accepted that CIO may not be within his parenting style. But, I want to channel Doctor Phil and ask, “How’s that working for you?” because its obviously not working. Last time I tried to bring up CIO he said I was criticizing him…
Son is in the process of being evaluated for sleep apnea, which may be contributing to the problems, but we won’t get a diagnosis until July. I plan on suggesting that we start rotating who is responsible for toddler bedtime, and who will take care of the baby. Of course, baby’s fussy time seems to always coincide with toddler bedtime, sigh.
Advice or commiseration welcome….
Intriguing articles yesterday in the Well section of the NYT regarding meditation and children. I’m curious whether any of you practice meditation on your own or with your children? Any suggestions on resources to get started?
Taking our 9-month-old to Florida in the middle of the summer. I plan to scour the site for all the flying/traveling-with-baby tips I can get. But what about keeping him cool? And BF-ing in a bathing suit? And what I need to bring to the beach? I feel so lost when I start thinking about warm weather with Baby. Also, we make our own baby food, but this seems impractical while traveling – is there a good organic/simple baby food brand other crunchy-ish mamas on here like that I could get anywhere?
I’m about to start weaning kiddo #2. I have either been pregnant and/or nursing since spring of 2013 and the girls grew pretty quickly at the start of pregnancy #1 (Dish to E) but have really stayed the same size since. I know everyone is different but how much size do you lose? Anything about the weaning process that surprised you?
I’m a little sad to be leaving that phase of babyhood without another in the oven but am getting pretty excited to have my body back to myself.
Any recommendations for a cute small insulated pouch to transport milk in? I’ve been using the insulated bottle pouch that came with my diaper bag but it doesn’t quite fit in my purse standing up and putting it sideways had resulted in leaks on a few occasions. I basically need something that will fit 3-4 milk pouches. Room for ice pack not necessary since I rarely use but I suppose helpful just in case I need to take longer on my way home.
Baby woke up at 4 am and refused to go back to sleep, so I’ve been up since. Meeting with Important Person for me to argue my case for a move to another division this afternoon (it would be a lateral move but highly desirable). Chances of me being on my game for it? 0.
Wish me luck, internet strangers!