Splurge or Save Thursday: Everyday Blazer
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In the warmer months, my neutral of choice switches from black to tan. This blazer would fit right into my summer wardrobe.
This lightweight, modern blazer features traditional touches like a notched lapel and flap pockets. It’s as easy to style with your Monday-through-Friday trousers as with your weekend denim.
Frame’s Everyday Blazer is $698 and is available in 00–16 (lucky sizes).
There are lots of similar options at a range of prices, including this pair from Loft that comes in regular and petite sizes and is on sale.
Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — 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 – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- 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!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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I think some of the anti medication bias our society has is based on the idea that you can discipline your kid out of adhd. It just doesn’t work that way! Properly treated adhd kids have better outcomes as adults. If stimulants don’t work – there are other options out there. Good luck
I am expecting my 2nd in December, and am unsure whether to try to potty train my toddler before baby arrives. Any experiences or advice?
LO is 16 months old (will be 23 months when baby is born. It seems a little early to try before baby, but she sometimes tells me when her diaper is dirty and goes 2-3 hours with a dry diaper on occasion. I got the “o crap” book and it suggests 20-30 months as the sweet spot. I’m assuming that regardless she’d still be in diapers overnight for a while.
FYI, I’ll need to move her from her pack’n’play to a crib before baby arrives. (Not ready to try a toddler bed). I’m a SAHM so maternity leave won’t play a factor.
Help me make peace with being a mom of 2. My girls (3 and 7mo) are the sweetest little things and I could have 4 more if I was guaranteed to get more just like them, which obviously I am not. My husband is pretty done and talking v for all reasons I agree with – more time with each of them, more resources for them, logistically easier. I don’t know if it’s the hormones but I just can’t fathom being done with this stage of life!
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Ooh this is me!! I’m very much in the thick of the baby/toddler phase too. I upgraded my gym shorts to real shorts. I personally like the 5 inch J crew factory shorts. I got keds which are apparently trendy now and actually do look really cute if I do say so myself, plus they’re easy to run after my toddler in. I got claw hair clips which are also apparently trendy, and a good alternative to a ponytail.
I like the bike short and boxy t shirt look too which might be an option for you!
Any thoughts on how to slightly upgrade a weekend wardrobe?
I’ve been work from home and pregnant/breastfeeding for the past 3.5 years, so have been living in joggers and breastfeeding t-shirts. I’m ready to start looking slightly cuter, but still want to keep it very toddler friendly. I also feel like I have no clue how to dress this new body of mine (my previous favorite gap t shirts seem to cling around the abdomen now). Going to go to a specialty bra shop to get properly fitted but outside of that I’m clueless.
Thank you!