Washable Wednesday: Black Pinstripe Sleeveless Fit and Flare Dress
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I always forget about this, but Jones New York has an entire line of machine washable suit separates. I like this pinstriped fit and flare dress, available at Macy’s in sizes 2-16 — it looks comfortable, flattering, and professional. It was $139, but is now marked to $118; Jones New York has it for $109. Jones New York Fit and Flare Dress
Psst: Here is a plus-size option. (It’s labeled “hand wash” and not “machine wash,” but the hand-wash cycle on your washer may be close enough — YMMV.)
Sales of note for 4/24/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 7,710 new markdowns for women!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including 100s of new arrivals
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Spring Clearance: Up to 75% off + extra 50-60% off sale
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Up to 60% off sale styles + up to 50% off summer-ready styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100 + extra 20% off $125
- M.M.LaFleur – 3 pieces for $198. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off entire purchase, includes markdowns
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 to say, I was really hoping that being pregnant and becoming a parent would be different from getting married in that being pregnant is not supposed to be about other peoples’ hopes/expectations (other people defined as outside of my spouse, the baby-to-be, and myself). Now that our families know (and they are not local to us at all), however, that is clearly not the case, at least for them. I know I need to set firm boundaries and maintain them. I guess I’m just venting and maybe looking for advice on how to do this – because I can tell that my mother especially (we don’t have a good relationship) is going to be problematic.
http://kellymom.com/category/bf/pumpingmoms/ – this was one of my go-to websites.
My daughter didn’t have a bottle until she was 4 months old and took one just fine from anyone except me. Try to hold off introducing bottles until your supply is well established.
You may also need to experiment with what works for you and your baby. I needed to use a hand pump as I could never get decent let-down with electric pumps. I didn’t have much luck with pumping (despite lots of supply) until baby was around 3 months old.
Hi Ladies – I’m due with my first at the end of November, and looking for a good book about breastfeeding that has good advice for working moms. I received the 2002 edition of the Everything Breastfeeding book as a gift, and while it has some helpful information, I find it pretty judgy about going back to work (focuses more on whether you should really go back than on providing good advice for those of us who are definitely going back). Did anyone have any really helpful go-to books that gave good, practical advice for things like how and when to introduce bottles, whether you should stockpile some milk before you go back and, if so, how to do it, and other tips pertinent to working moms? There are so many other books out there; it’s hard to figure out which one would be a better resource. Thanks!
How often do you all bathe your babies? My mother insists that daily baths are necessary, but I thought that would dry out my LO’s skin? (LO is 7 months, FWIW.)
Pinafore is what comes to mind… Maybe it looks much better in real life with accessories, nice shoes etc.