Washable Workwear Wednesday: Fitted Rib-Knit Cardigan
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The cardigan-as-a-shirt trend doesn’t seem to be abating. If you want to try the look, consider this fitted, rib-knit version from & Other Stories.
This simple cardigan is perfect on its own, over a classic shell blouse, or under a jacket. Elegant details like the subtle puffed sleeves, closely spaced buttons, and slits at the wrist take it up a notch.
This cardigan is $99 at & Other Stories and comes in khaki (which looks more green on my screen) and cream. It’s available in sizes XS–L.
Here’s another option from Gap that’s on sale for $26 — it comes in regular, tall, and petite sizes and four colors.
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
I’d like to buy some shapewear. I’m 11 weeks postpartum. I had a c section and feel like everything is just … loose? Must more so than with my first. I’m a size 14 anyway, carrying weight almost entirely in my midsection and rear, so this new presentation is visible with certain pants and dresses that definitely “fit” me, but…yea.
Any good and specific suggestions? I’ve heard of Skimms and obviously Spanx. Open to suggestions for something that I can wear all day when I’m back to work. TIA.
I moved out of my 6 month old’s nursery and back into my room about a week ago. His sleep has been going great, now waking up just once a night to eat (yay!) but mine is still awful. I feel like I’m on high alert all night and keep startling awake, having problems falling back asleep etc. Has anyone had this problem before and did anything help?
I’d like to pick up some indoor activities for my non-crafty kid (1st grade, 6.5 years old.) She doesn’t love arts and crafts, which seem to be the bulk of the kits I’ve found. Any suggestions?
I know there have been several thread lately related to transitioning to a big kid bed. I have 2 follow ups:
1) where do you buy your kids mattress? I’ve seen some in the $500 range for a twin which sounds crazy high
2) for those that have a convertible crib where the back could be used as a headboard for a full, did you hold on to the rest of the pieces and later donate the whole set? Seems super wasteful to toss out perfectly good sides. I’m not sure if we are going to even go to a full before my kid is a teenager. His room isn’t huge, and I’d rather keep a twin as long as possible.
Travel car seat and Boston airport experts, please! I’ll be traveling from Europe to the US with my 2 year old twins. We don’t have a car where we live, and don’t currently own car seats (but will need them while we are in the USA since my family lives in a rural area). Question 1 – can anyone recommend an inflatable car seat for 2 year olds, that we could pack and bring with us? I think I saw an ad for something like that, but now can’t find it again. Alternatively, how would you handle the car seat problem? Question 2 – we’ll be flying into Boston, but then need to get to Connecticut, near an Amtrak station. Google maps makes it look like we could fairly easily take the subway to an Amtrak station, and then take Amtrak the rest of the way. Is that true? My family member has also offered to do the long drive to pick us up, but I’m thinking that taking the train might actually work better (the last time we were in a car one screamed the whole time).
Has anyone read a good parenting book lately, particularly aimed at elementary and older? I love to read across genres, but parenting books seem a little like professional development for me, lol, and my kids are entering new phases and stages now that my oldest is 8.5.
I recently finished “The Gift of Failure: How the best parents learn to let go so their children can succeed.” It was interesting, 4 stars, and made me think a lot about the kinds of conversations we have here.
I have on deck: “Advanced Parenting: Advice for helping kids through diagnoses, differences, and mental health challenges” (recommended by a friend) and “Hold on to Your Kids: Why parents need to matter more than peers” (another frequent rec).
I know books and “experts” aren’t the be-all end-all, but I like to have some idea of where I’m headed and key points to keep in mind. (I’ve always been a bookish nerd, can you tell?)
For an upcoming work event, I have to tell a “funny, interesting story” about myself to a big group of people. I’m very reserved and although I think I’m a reasonably good public speaker on work topics, I don’t like talking about myself or making myself the center of attention so this is basically my worst nightmare! Also I feel like there’s nothing funny or interesting about my life, certainly not if I exclude my kids, which I don’t want to bring up at a work event. (It’s a very male-dominated environment and I think it would stand out in a negative way if I mentioned my kids.) Anyone with a similar personality have to do something like this? What did you do??
Any stroller recommendations for a taller kid? Mine is 3 years old and already over 40” tall. He looks cramped in our Vista these days. We walk a lot and I’d like to find something we can use for the next year or so until he can handle longer distances (or at least not take 20 minutes to walk half a mile). Only child, so we don’t need a double stroller. He has a scooter and bike but hasn’t shown much interest in them yet, plus those wouldn’t work well when there is snow on the ground.
Thanks for the gentle nudging yesterday about keeping up with friendships. I have a couple of brunches and phone calls planned now and I’m excited to spend some time with people other than my immediate family! It was helpful to hear that it’s necessary to prioritize friendships and put in the work, even in a busy season.
Recs for kids iPad covers? Will be used mainly in a plane