Washable Workwear Wednesday: Flare Trouser Pant in Double Crepe
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Ann Taylor is my go-to for timeless and easy-care trousers. For fall, I’d love to add a pair of these Flare Trouser Pants to my closet.
These flares are nothing like the ones from the early 2000s — the high-rise waist, subtle flare, and front pintuck will elongate your silhouette. Add a pair of pumps or low heeled booties to finish the look.
I’m really in love with this pretty “plum rose” color, but it also comes in black, “cafe au lait,” and “brilliant peri” (periwinkle).
The Flare Trouser Pant in Double Crepe is on sale for $76.30 (marked down from $109) at Ann Taylor. It comes in sizes 00 to 20/22 as well as petites.
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 5/8/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns
Re: the discussion about PTO meeting times from the other day, is it standard for PTOs to have regular public meetings? Ours does not seem to have any public meetings other than one at the beginning of the year when the exec board is elected, and then the board just meets privately and doesn’t seem to seek any input or assistance from any parents not on the board. I’m not devastated about this – there are other volunteer opportunities with the school, and I prefer volunteering directly with kids to being involved in a potentially clique-y group of moms – but it does seem a little odd to me.
Y’all, my husband is currently unemployed, and he had our son home from daycare today because he’s got the slightest bit of a cough, so feeling fine but too risky for daycare. I keep getting texts about all the adventures they’re having, and it’s so sweet! I know my husband is really bummed about not having a job and the search is rough, but I’m really glad they’re getting some fun one-on-one time as well.
Just a vent. DS #2 had a fever and diarrhea so I had to pick him up from school late yesterday morning.
The good news: He’s fine – fever never broke 102, Motrin and Tylenol help, no bowel issues, slept well. Took him to the ped today to rule out strep or flu. Mom is watching him while I WFH. He should be able to go back to school tomorrow.
The bad news: I have some version of what he has – upset stomach minus the fever – so am on a BRATY diet and so desperately want coffee. I’m worn out from all the running around yesterday and today, and just want to lay down! Plus he’s just in a crabby mood so I can hear him fussing downstairs…
Are there any pumping bras that have underwires or are more like normal bras, instead of like sports bras? I have a large chest, which is kind of huge now with breastfeeding, and want more support than the sports bra like normal pumping bras provide when I return to the office? And I hate wearing a seatbelt in the normal pumping bras them because it falls to the outside of my chest and feels like it’s strangling me.- I could avoid driving in a sports bra by changing at the gym but I can’t easily avoid it in a pumping bra.
To the mom who posted yesterday about “feeling horrible” that she signed her daughter up for a mostly boys sports camp. Please don’t feel bad about this. I attended many basketball camps as a kid where girls were definitely in the minority/ I was the only girl & maybe only a little older than your daughter. She will be fine, especially if there are older girl coaches.
My personal opinion is that it’s important to put our kids in experiences that may not be ideal- we can’t manage their activities/feelings forever.
Paging the mom who wanted help with family photos yesterday: I like this dress and JCF Iis doing free shipping today. https://factory.jcrew.com/p/womens/categories/clothing/dresses/casual-dresses/corduroy-collared-mini-shirtdress/BK249?display=standard&fit=Classic&color_name=golden-brandy&colorProductCode=BK249
For your daughter I like these: https://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=726701002&cid=39288&pcid=39288&vid=1&nav=hamnav%3AGirls%3AShop%20Girls%20Categories%3ADresses&cpos=11&cexp=2926&kcid=CategoryIDs%3D39288&cvar=26331&ctype=Listing&cpid=res23100407882304073256582&ccam=25727#pdp-page-content
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Just screaming into the void and reminding myself that it’s okay if your 8 year old didn’t make the travel soccer team, or doesn’t have an agent, or hasn’t put a professionally produced song online, or appeared on Broadway, or isn’t a starting pitcher. I *know* this is true, but as I’m just trying to get my kids through life, it feels like an impossible hill to climb when everyone around us seems like they are light years ahead of what my kids are doing.