Washable Workwear Wednesday: Contrast Seam Blazer
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This looks like a typical blazer in cut and color but has a cool design element that makes it unique. The design makes it look like you’re wearing the patternmaker’s version of a blazer, with the unfinished hems and the contrasting seams. The one review on the site says it’s not clear from the photos that it has unfinished hems, but to me that’s pretty apparent and part of the overall look. The review is helpful though in saying that it is a “knitted” blazer, which I take to mean it is a soft material and comfortable. The cotton/spandex blend also lends itself to comfort. This Nic + Zoe blazer is $158, available in sizes XS–XL. Contrast Seam Blazer
This Ming Wang blazer is reduced from $355 to $213 at Dillard’s and comes in sizes 0X–3X. It’s not machine washable, but it can be hand washed (and the hand-wash cycle on your machine might be close enough).
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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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