Washable Wednesday: Sleeveless Jersey Shift Dress
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Eileen Fisher is another brand that, I’m learning, has an entire line of washable items marketed as such. This jersey shift dress looks simple but, I suspect, is well made enough that it’ll hold up well for quite some time, which hopefully makes up for the fact that they’re all a bit pricier than your standard ponte dress. This one is $198; there’s a lovely plus-size one with 3/4 sleeves that is marked down to $130 (and a slightly different one at $142). Eileen Fisher Washable Sleeveless Jersey Shift Dress
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?
Now that our oldest is 6 we are starting to give her an allowance for chores / helping out etc. It is not very big at all. But she decides what to do with this money and birthday/gift money (besides a portion that is automatically put into college savings). She needs this money to help pay for birthday presents for friends, going to the movies etc. At this point we won’t leave her high and dry if she doesn’t have it, but we want her to see that things cost money and she needs to be responsible for deciding where her money goes. I just recently started browsing doughmain for this. I feel that no matter what income level, children need to learn the value of money and responsibility that comes along with having it.
We also made a conscious decision NOT to move to a different area of town as our income increases. We will be buying a new house in the next year or two but want to stay in our school district which is more diverse ethnically and economically. I want her to see that people come from all walks of life and learn to appreciate what she does have.
This is a bit off-topic, but this is the best community I can think of for this discussion. I am wondering about your parenting philosophies related to money. Do you worry about spoiling your kids? We are a dual income household with two kids, and still seem to have plenty of “fun” money even after bills & savings. We spend plenty of time together as a family, so we’re not using “stuff” in place of quality parenting time. I still worry. Any thoughts or solutions?
I actually really like Eileen Fisher for maternity wear as I felt that the pieces were meant to drape to conceal less-than-ideal midsections. Something like this: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eileen-fisher-scoop-neck-silk-tunic-regular-petite/3767943 got me through the last few months (and was also good post-partum when you still look weird but don’t want to wear maternity clothing that highlights the remaining bump).
On the same theme I haven’t had luck with Eileen Fisher dresses. The midsection is too thick and not defined enough for me.
I am pregnant, due with my first later this year, and trying to stock up now on nursing-friendly tops. I want to get a few button-front shirts, but I am very well-endowed (currently a G, and expect to go up a size or two), and due to my belly, I can’t try any non-maternity button-fronts right now. I’d like not to spend a ton of money on these — think Gap / Old Navy prices. Any advice on brands / cuts / sizes? Thanks!