Washable Workwear Wednesday: Collared Sweater
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I love this new sweater from H&M. I’ve been seeing larger collars as a trend for the winter, and I like that this one isn’t over-the-top big, but just slightly oversized. Of course, I love that it is outlined with large pearls with smaller ones on the inner row.
I think this top would look great on a Zoom call; it adds decoration without anything that would catch the light in a distracting way. I like how the pearls match with the heathered gray and the wider sleeves to balance the collar. I would wear this with any style of black pants, or even a fun color.
The sweater is $29.99 at H&M. Collared Sweater
Update: Unfortunately, this sweater has now sold out online — but it’s still in stock in some stores.
A plus-size alternative is from CeCe; it’s on sale for $26–$44 (depending on color) at Belk.
Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — 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 – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- 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! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus 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?
Has anyone ordered dresses from Eleanor Rose? What’s the quality like? It seems expensive (well, more than I’m usually willing to spend on kids’ clothes), but my daughter fell in love with a Thanksgiving turkey dress that she saw in a Facebook ad. Mom of the year for mindless scrolling.
My freezer supply of breastmilk will end in the next week to ten days. I umm … just realized it this morning and am scrambling to find a formula for my 10-month old. We supplemented with formula at the hospital when she was born and during her first 3-4 weeks, and Enfamil seemed to agree best with her, so I guess I will start there (looking at Enfamil Enspire unless someone suggests otherwise?) but how do we do this – mix 1/2 breastmilk and 1/2 formula in a bottle? Mix formula powder in breastmilk? Do some feeds formula only and some breastmilk only? Switch cold turkey to formula? Any thoughts would be appreciated. I feel like an idiot for not figuring this out sooner. Also, any tips on formula feeding in general? I feel like I’m starting over from scratch.
I must have missed the Daniel Tiger episode that addressed toddler boners.
I am feeling down today. I had a baby in March. My parents are on the other side of the US and have not been able to travel to meet the baby or see other grandchild. They were supposed to visit two weeks after baby was born so it has now been over a year since I’ve seen them. If we are still in this mess, we will probably travel to see them in the spring by whichever way is safest at that time. It is crazy to think baby will be over a year old.
I am seeking recommendations of things to send my parents and my 96 year old grandmother that will brighten up their day over these next few months since everyone is isolated. My one idea is a photo puzzle of the kids. What have others done to help keep connection with family far away and bring in some cheer? We do phone/video calls and I think actual mailed things might be nice.
Any advice on how to not spend so much on takeout? One problem is my husband doesn’t cook at all, so if I don’t feel like cooking we have to order. But also, since we’re all stressed and it’s Pandemic Times, dinner feels like the only time we can indulge in something fun and nice, so we are tempted by fun restaurants a lot.
Does anyone have a good solution for storing Christmas ornaments? I have a lot of wooden carvings and fragile stuff and have been just wrapping them all in tissue and putting them in old cardboard boxes (often from old laptops). There are hundreds of items, and this gets tedious and I’m always worried things will get lost or crushed. Does anyone have a good solution for these types of ornaments?
I have an 18 month old who loves to climb and live in a city where playgrounds are still closed. We live in a condo without sufficient outdoor space for any kind of play structure and somewhat limited indoor space as well. I’ve suggested a collapsible pikler triangle to my husband; he’s concerned about falling dangers and countered with the Nugget (he likes that it’s softer). I think the Nugget is just too big for the space we have, and the fact that it’s out of stock at the moment doesn’t help either. Any recommendations?
What am I supposed to do after being “boo”d? We moved into a new neighborhood with lots of kids a few months ago and yesterday I found a bag of candy with a note that said “you’ve been boo’d!” on the doorstep. No name or anything. I guess this is a thing. Am I supposed to do it back to someone?
I am so not this mom.
I feel like my 2.5 year old often tells me what I want to hear, even to the point of suppressing her own emotions. The other day she said she had a sad day at school and I didn’t really hear her that well so I said “you said you were sad at school today?” And there was a long pause and she eventually said “No, mommy, I was happy. Don’t worry!” I told her she could tell me if she was sad and she eventually told me the full story (about falling down, crying, etc., it wasn’t a big deal). This isn’t the only time she’s said something like this. I fear we’re too effusive with the “that’s great! We’re so happy you’re happy!” when she tells us she’s happy, and now she thinks she has to be happy to please us. Any advice on how I can encourage her to be more honest about everything she’s feeling, good and bad?