Washable Workwear Wednesday: Herringbone Pencil Skirt
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Banana Republic Factory has gotten a few recent shout-outs in the comments for having a flattering selection at a decent price-to-quality ratio. After perusing the site, there were definitely a few things that tempted me. One item is this machine washable herringbone pencil skirt. I like the unique teal color and that the herringbone print almost gives it a heathered look. The color reminds me of a 1950s secretary/librarian, but in the best way. There is also a machine washable blazer available in the same color if you wanted to make a suit out of it. This skirt is available in regular sizes 0–20 and petite sizes 00–14 at Banana Republic Factory and is currently on sale for $48.99. Herringbone Pencil Skirt
Here’s another green, machine washable skirt but in plus sizes.
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.
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Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — 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 – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- 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! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
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?
Actual fashion question!
I am very pear-shaped. Like, I’m still “small”, but I am 3-4 sizes smaller up top than on bottom.
That being said, it is my dream to be able to wear pencil skirts and cashmere sweaters to work. However, I have such a hard time finding pencil skirts because HIPS. My mom always says to just take them to a tailor, but even when I find one that fits I feel like I look… bootylicious? Or like the tailor would have to basically completely remake the skirt which just feels like a lot of work.
Any pear-shaped pencil skirt success stories or advice? Or alternate solutions? Good A-like skirt recs, maybe? I usually wear Boden fit and flare dresses currently
What are your recommendations for dressing an almost-walking baby for winter on the East Coast? Specifically we are in NYC but travel to MI for the holidays. So far, I’ve ordered Robeez mini shoez boots, a Patagonia down coat, and 7am lamb pod stroller bunting. Do I get a snowsuit? Fleece-lined leggings?
My husband and I do not use social media at all, so yes. We both cut facebook a few years ago, and posted very limited pictures of the kids (who were <2) up to that point, and have never gotten into any of the other platforms. Our parents and grandparents don't use social media much, and my mom was intuitive enough to figure out that if we weren't posting a ton of pictures of our kids, she shouldn't either.
I know there are some isolated instances of a friend or family member posting a picture of one of my kids and I don't make A Thing of it, but in general, my kids don't have an online presence. I don't care too much if there's an image of my kid in a group shot, I just don't want it tagged with kid's full name.
Has anyone been successful keeping your kid off social media? As in you don’t post about your child and haven’t had their picture show up on fb/instagram etc. Not that your kid isn’t using social media but you aren’t posting about your kid.
How did this work with family and friends? Was it harder/easier than you expected? Pregnant with my first and this is the path we are considering going on but everyone thinks we are crazy.
Best clothing labels for a toddler in daycare? Ideal if no ironing required!
We have so many books but I want to buy a few more since my child just turned two. What are your kids’ favorites for 2 years? Thanks.
When picking a daycare how did you rank the following:
– Educational platform
– Religious belief
– Diversity
– Cost
– Closeness to your house
I think that school diversity is super important and raising our child in an integrated society is a priority but don’t know how exactly to balance that with our other priorities and would be interested to see how other families made that choice.
Does anyone know how much the Primary Cozy Dress shrinks in the dryer? I just got my first for kiddo and am trying to decide whether to hang it to dry. Thanks!!
Hi ladies. I posted a couple weeks ago when my early u/s showed a uterine abnormality that has not previously been detected after 2 early losses and one normal full term pregnancy. I just had an appt with the high-risk OB and it looks like I likely have a septate uterus (though impossible to tell) and a clot that they’re pretty concerned about. Baby looks like it’s growing on schedule (8wks), but the dr. Is concerned and will follow me closely until about 16 weeks with several extra scans. I have to stop exercising and am on “pelvic rest”, plus no air travel for now. I had been planning to tell family at Thanksgiving, but now I’m not sure. Anyone have a similar experience?
Anyone used the snoo? Opinions? I keep seeing them pop up for about 600 used so was wondering if I should splurge or if its not actually worth the hype.
Weird pumping question – does anyone else have one side with a slower flow? I’ve noticed recently that my left doesn’t empty quite as quickly as my right. Doesn’t seem to have anything to do with pump parts. This morning I pumped for 7 minutes and had to switch out bottles – I had 4 ounces from my right and 3 from my left. I went another 8 minutes and got 3 from my left but only 1 from my right. I don’t remember this happening when I was pumping for my first, but I’m pumping for two now.