Washable Workwear Wednesday: Cobble Hill Skirt in Washable Wool Twill
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A lined, washable-wool pencil skirt? What kind of magic is this?
For those heading back to more formal offices, a pencil skirt is a wardrobe staple. This version from M.M. LaFleur is as classic as you can get, but with some very practical features — there are darts and a yoke in the back so it sits comfortably on your hips (no more constant tugging or adjusting). Also, the lightweight, machine washable wool is perfect for year-round wear.
The Cobble Hill Skirt is $225 and comes in sizes 0P–18. It’s available in several colors as well as other fabric options (like M.M. LaFleur’s very popular Origami Tech fabric). Some are even on sale!
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 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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