Washable Workwear Wednesday: Geo Cutout Mixed Media Top
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Sales of note for 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
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?
I have my first prenatal appointment next week, when I’ll be 7+1. I called to ask if I’ll have a dating scan at this appointment, and the receptionist said “maybe”. I’d like H to be there if I’ll have an ultrasound but don’t need him there otherwise. I’m planning to call back tomorrow to see if I can snag a different receptionist, but does anyone have thoughts on when I can expect one?
I am a junior partner at a small firm. I have very outdated office furniture now and have just been told I can upgrade. Problem is we don’t have established vendors or procedure for this type of thing and I have no idea where to look/what is appropriate. Any ideas? I haven’t been given a budget either, but am definitely trying to err on the conservative side for that.
I’m looking for a dress to wear to my baby’s christening next month. It might be impossible, but I’m looking for something I can nurse in, but is also semi-fitted through the waist. I have a large chest (esp while nursing) so finding something church appropriate is a challenge. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks so much!!
I feel like I can’t say this IRL without it coming across as weird, but I hope it’s OK to share here. I realized today that I’ve been a full-time working mom for a decade. A DECADE. TEN WHOLE YEARS. Being a dual-career family hasn’t always been easy and there have been tradeoffs that have sucked at times — and I think that’s why it feels like an accomplishment. In my corner of the world, being a SAHM (or a working mom with a very part-time job) is still the norm in many ways. Will someone hand me a freaking medal? ;)
I just finished watching “You” on Netflix. It was good! Any other suggestions of a good series that I might enjoy along with my husband?
How often do you feed you 19-month-olds milk? We’ve transitioned to whole milk (and starting to work on the sippy cup transition v. soon). Current schedule:
6am: 4.5oz bottle
7:45: breakfast
10/10:30: lunch #1
11/11:30: 6.5oz bottle
2/2:30pm: lunch #2
5/5:30pm: dinner
7pm: 7oz bottle.
Her weight gain has never been great so I’m super stressed that switching to the sippy cup will cut way down on her milk calories. Theoretically she would make them up during meals, but that hasn’t really been our experience. Should I add some milk after her second lunch during the transition? She drinks water great out of her munchkin 360 cups or even regular cups, but takes a few sips of milk out of a cup and then is done. I just bought a third-party manufacturer transition spout for her comotomo bottles and I’m hoping that helps some. Ugh. Also, side rant that this is the emotional labor stuff that my husband doesn’t have to do because I handle and I’m low-keyed annoyed about it.
I’m thinking of instituting a sticker chart with my 3 (almost 4) year old, as the getting ready for school and bed battles have become obnoxious. I think she would really get into the chart these days. Any suggestions on rewards? Also, do people print out a new one for each time period? Or are there reusable stickers? I hesitate to do something with dry erase, because I’m fairly confident that the act of putting on the sticker will be a huge incentive for her. Right now, I’m thinking of a week long chart with the reward being a Starbucks Vanilla Creme on Saturday or something. But I’m really open to ideas for the ultimate reward, too.
this past weekend we were at a pool party for a 2 year old’s bday and i met 5 different couples with 2 kids less than 17 months apart – one even had 3 kids, with 13 months between the first two and 14 months between the second two! the moms were bouncing their babies while wearing super cute cover ups, full makeup, etc. and their older child was running around and they honestly looked so relaxed. i have twins, but even if i had only had 1, i cannot imagine having 2 or 3 kids so close together and i most certainly do not look relaxed when out with my kids. i know a lot of them are sahm, but i don’t think they have help. are some people just wired differently and really meant for this parenting thing 24/7?
There’s a Daniel Tiger episode where one of the moms travels for work. It might be helpful for your kids.
Apparently I can’t post with a link but it’s called “Jodi’s Mama Travels for Work/The Tiger Family Babysits”.
Has anyone ever had a UTI go away on its own? I’ve had a mild one for ~3 days…I have a doctor’s appointment today and I assume they will prescribe me antibiotics, which I will of course take if it gets worse but I wonder if it’s possible to just wait it out.
My small department (12 staff + 6 interns) is having a daytime summer celebration at a lake house. One of my colleagues asked me if I was going to bring a bathing suit to swim and I immediately said yes because it is hot and lake house! But then I wondered– is it awkward to be in a bathing suit around your professional colleagues (plus college interns)??
PS I love this top, and now I’m trying to figure out if I should put together an order to get free shipping. Darn you, Corporette!
I’m considering taking a job that requires me to be an 1.5 hour flight away for two months.I think the job will be a great opportunity, so I’m willing to this but sometimes I worry about how I will get through it. I have only ever been away from my kids for a couple of nights. DH will have his mom to help him with the daily stuff.
Has anyone done something like this? I thinking about flying home every weekend but I have heard that can be more disruptive. I could use practical tips (meal planning, logistics) and tips on how to not freak out.
If I wasn’t on deadline I would have taken a personal day.
3 year old spent 45 minutes flat out fighting getting dressed (which made us 30 minutes late because I only have a 15 minute fight scheduled l). At one point, he went from fully dressed to standing on the stairs wearing only a pair of Thomas the tank engine underpants backwards and wailing that he wanted to watch TV. (Um, no.)
Baby is cutting 2 teeth and feels warm but temp was within the daycare acceptable range so I dosed baby with Motrin and prayed.
I could genuinely use a drink or a nap or something and it’s not even 9am. Also, because I kept adding on the consequences, now I have to follow through with 2 days of no screen time… which is MY break!