Washable Workwear Wednesday: Holly Puff-Sleeve Jersey Top
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I’ve been trying out different “looks” during my Skype/Zoom meetings. Low bun with earrings… blazer… full makeup… no makeup except lip color… etc.
One thing I reach for again and again in my closet, however, is a top with puff sleeves. The way my laptop is set up, you can only really see my face and the tops of my shoulders, and I’ve found that a top that has interest at my shoulders or neckline looks the most “dressy.” With the crappy lighting, you can’t even really see lapels on a blazer, so most of the time I don’t even put one on.
All this to say, I love this puff-shoulder top from Boden that comes in four colors. I love the longer length, and the material is viscose and elastane, which surely will be comfy.
The top is $50 and available in sizes 2 to 20/22. Holly Puff-Sleeve Jersey Top
Two plus-size options include this Eloquii top for $59.95 and this one from Adrienne Vittadini for $48.
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Sales of note for 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — 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 – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- 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!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
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?
just ranting. where i live a bunch of school superintendents are saying that they don’t like the county government’s guidelines for school reopening because they will make it hard to go in-person soon. the county government has absolutely no legal authority and no ability to enforce these guidelines. they are merely suggestions. there is only binding authority at the state level. it seems like a total waste of time and unproductive to spend time and energy writing letters to the county government about how you don’t like their suggestions. instead use that time/energy to figure out how to actually educate students rather than complaining about something that isn’t binding.
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I suppose you could make an argument that child care is more “essential” then school, so it has to stay open. (In comparison, I would say hospitals aren’t really any safer, but they are essential, so obviously, they stay open.) But I don’t buy it – in the long-term we’re looking at now, schools are absolutely essential. I feel like the teachers unions are working hard to try to argue they are not, which is, IMO, outrageous.
Does anyone know anything about the Chicco Keyfit 35? It’s available for sale on Chiccos website but beyond that it doesn’t seem to be as widely available as the Keyfit 30 or Fit2 (including in reviews or safety rating info availability) but it looks like a good in between version of the other two in terms of length you can use it, quality of fabric, and actual car seat weight and it has the rebound bar which the 30 doesn’t. I’m just wondering if they’re phasing it out (what it seems like), although I guess that doesn’t matter?
Latest local school madness? Not reopening schools in person but still playing fall school sports. I hope this is defeated.
Has anyone dealt with diagnosed anxiety in elementary school? At school, my daughters behaviors can look like aggression or disrespect (acting out, refusing to do assignments, withdrawal), but it’s really her anxiety and attempt to avoid what scares her. We’re working with a therapist, etc, but it’s overwhelming. I’d love to hear from anyone who has reached the other side of this.
I’m due in two weeks with my first and we are meeting with pediatricians this week and next. What questions do you recommend I ask?
This is pretty!
I am looking for advice on how to talk to my kids about death. My 4.5 year old has been asking A LOT of questions for a while and I haven’t gotten it right at all. The first time I tried to stick to the Mr Rodgers/Daniel Tiger script (when someone dies they’re not coming back) and she spent the night in tears (the problem with scripts is they never follow up! Why doesn’t Daniel say ‘but where do they go?!?!’). Then I listened to grandparents who said ‘she’s too young to not have something to believe in’ and told her that some people believe that when people die they go to heaven. But I don’t know that I believe in heaven and I don’t know that she believes me either and I just feel bad because she’s 4 and keeps asking me to describe it like it’s Paris. I think this is all easier if you have strongly held beliefs, and honestly I don’t. Is it just impossible to have this conversation without major massive tears? Are there books I can get? I really feel like a bad parent here. Any help appreciated.
My almost four year old wants a bike for her birthday – what do you recommend at that age? Balance bike? Pedal bike? Any specific ones to buy or avoid? Thanks!!
What splurge baby item did you find to be most useful? My very thoughtful colleagues threw me a surprise virtual shower and gave me a significant gift card. I already have a ton of baby stuff from my first, and I’ve already purchased what essentials I will need when my little one arrives in the next few weeks. I could always put the gift card toward diapers, but I’d like to use some of it on a splurge item.