Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Glenda Fancy T-Shirt Dress
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A T-shirt dress you can truly take from weekend to work? How fast can I add to cart?
This dress has your favorite tee’s crewneck and short sleeves, but is fancified with a midi-length skirt and ruching along the sides. Wear it with your favorite sneakers to chase the kids. Swap out the sneakers and add a sophisticated scarf to chase deals.
M.M.LaFleur’s Glenda Fancy T-Shirt Dress is $199 and comes in sizes XS-XXL. It’s available in black and rosin, a dark greyish-green.
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Sales of note for 8/1/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup! (ends 8/3)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off everything and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 40% off one item + 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that
Maybe I’ll repost this tomorrow, but curious if anyone else is listening to the Landlines podcast!
Booked my ticket for a girls’ weekend with two of my BFFs! So, so excited.
I’m looking ahead to 2026 and thinking about spring break. Specifically, are there any destinations you’ve loved with older kids (tweens and teens)? Direct flights are a challenge where we’re at; for that reason, a tropical destination is a bit too much to cram in. As long as it’s somewhat warmer than the Midwest, I’m good?
Checking in as the poster whose rising Kindergartener felt bad about not passing the swim test at day camp. Yesterday he opted not to swim and instead did a quiet crafting option, learned to braid a lanyard, and was very proud of himself. I didn’t mind it either, as he didn’t have any exhaustion meltdowns last night.
My friend and her new boyfriend are both mid forties, no kids. She told me he wants 8 children. She doesn’t view this as an issue and is smitten with him. This is a smile and nod situation, right? They’ll figure out that this is absurd?
do you think dads get as anxious/invested in kid things? like waiting to find out kid teachers or class lists or part in the school play, etc.
Okay – funny ask. So historically – I’ve always been the food shopper in our family; however with me being busy at work and husband having more bandwidth, he’s taken over 99% of the grocery shopping.
The man will not stop buying avocados and then putting them neatly away but somehow between the color of the fruit bowl and the other stuff in there, I literally am never aware we have avocados. He also somehow forgets to use said avocados… At this point, I should just check… but it’s now become kind of a hilarious running joke?
I want to build an ‘avocado warning system’ using our kids’ toys. Think like elf on a shelf but with avocados? I’ve got Magnatiles, barbies, legos, etc… and the idea is to create scenes on the counter featuring avocados. Any funny ideas?
Vacation question: does anyone have resort recommendations for the following: Playa del Carmen/Rivera Maya area. Kids will be 5 and almost 2 (will need a crib). Would prefer some sort of separate sleeping space for kids since the baby will still be napping. Good pool is a must. Indifferent to shows/formal entertainment at resort. Would prefer a large central pool rather than lots of individual pools– we will likely be traveling with friends w/o kids so would like to be able to all hang out together. Ability to take some limited excursions from resort or ability to walk around a town like Playa del Carmen from resort.
I realize this seems fairly simple, but I’m running into a lot of resorts that advertise as family-friendly that have segregated kid v. adult pools, or I will find something described as a “family suite” for a family of 4 that just has a king bed.
Any recommendations for a super lightweight long-sleeve onesie for a baby for sun protection? We keep him out of the sun for the most part, but it’s unavoidable sometimes. He runs really hot so needs lightweight.
Kids are back to school here! My new 3rd grader started the morning with an absolutely epic meltdown (about a hairbrush!?!) but recovered in time for a cute photo and a walk to school with our neighbor who was her BFF from ages 4-7. There’s been a ton of drama between the girls lately and I expect this school year to bring more turmoil, but there was something very sweet about seeing them walk into their last year of elementary school (it’s a K-3 school) holding hands, just like they did on the first day of kindergarten.
I was surprised yesterday at how many posters thought the vacation situation with the 11-year-old sometimes being excluded by two bestie nine-year-olds called for drastic action, like not even going on the trip or providing intensive ref duties while they’re playing. The OP of that thread said her 11-year-old still loved the water activities and wanted to go on the trip, so it wasn’t like she was subjecting her to a week of full-on misery. I think learning how to negotiate social dynamics, how to be bored, and how to entertain yourself are all so important and there was a valuable opportunity for that here – 11-year-old could play with the other two sometimes, but then might find herself in the perfect position to ask Grandpa how to fish, Aunt Susie to do yoga with her, Grandma to teach knitting, or any other number of activities. She could read or do crafts or just stare at the sky for a while. Not only is there nothing “wrong” with that, it’s GOOD for her. They should absolutely continue to go on that trip every year – maybe mix up the locations sometimes so everyone can find things to do, but multigenerational family trips are special and shouldn’t be canceled because one older kid isn’t included in every single game.
Another birthday party question – we’re having a party for DS turning 5 this weekend. Some favor bags have a red t-Rex fidget toy, and others have a teal brachiosaurus fidget toy. I tried but wasn’t able to get the same fidget toy for everyone. I think the boys at the party would want the T-Rex and the girls would want the brachiosaurus. Trust me, I know these kids. Would it be ok to put names on the favor bags so I can make sure the favors bags are distributed this way? Also some kids are bringing their siblings so I can make sure their family gets the T-Rex and brachiosaurus.
A kid in my kid’s day camp (6-7 year olds) celebrated his birthday in class with a treat for everyone. Only problem is, he told everyone about his birthday party this weekend, but we haven’t received an invite and don’t know any of the details. I’m assuming we’re not invited and this kid was just being indiscreet, but should I check to make sure? My kid is talking about the party and how he’s excited to go.