Washable Workwear Wednesday: Logan Trouser-Fit Washable Bi-Stretch Pant
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I have to confess — I am moving back in the direction of full-length pants. I was on Team Cropped for a very long time, both because they are flattering on most people (including me), and because it meant I did not have to hem my pants. However, now that it is winter, my feet and ankles are absolutely freezing, and full-length pants do a better job at hiding the fact that I am wearing warm, comfortable shoes. Cropped pants are all about highlighting the fun shoe; full-length disguise the practical shoe. I’ve had good luck with Banana Republic’s Logan fit, and these are made from “bi-stretch” fabric that is supposed to retain its shape and is machine washable. They’re available at Banana Republic in sizes 0–20 in short, regular, and long, and seem to be selling briskly. Right now you can get 50% off your purchase, bringing the navy and black down to $44.25 and $49.25, respectively. Logan Trouser-Fit Washable Bi-Stretch Pant
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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?
My husband was a huge jerk to me this morning and this is one of those rare cases where I didn’t do a thing wrong. I figured he’d reach out this morning, soon after calming down, and he hasn’t. I want to reach out and apologize – but I also am always the one resolving things, whether it was my fault, both of our faults, or his. I just am more affected by having argued/fought, and as a result almost always extend the olive branch.
He was a big enough jerk – really thoughtless, snapping at me for something that wasn’t my fault, and then not saying a word our entire shared commute in – that it just feels cruddy and almost degrading to be the one trying to resolving things. I feel like I should have some dignity, for goodness sakes. At the same time, this is just weighing on me, and reallyi mpacting my day. I’m also 6 months pregnant, so hormones are getting in the way too. Any advice on building some resilience?
I recently had my first baby and am still BF and slowly working on losing the weight. There are certain work clothes I love (various brands) that are all on sale now. Wise to stock up assuming I will be able to wear them again in a few months or will my shape be so different that said clothes will not be my favorites anymore after I get back to normal?
Experiencing major mom guilt over my 3 year old needing to go under for some dental surgery due to cavities. It’s due to not being consistent enough about brushing his teeth. We’re all better about it now that he is 3 and we can talk to him and he understands the importance of brushing. Now his little sister is starting to get teeth and I’m worried about the same thing happening. It’s so freaking hard to brush her teeth. She hates it and mostly just eats the rice size toothpaste we put on her brush like it’s a lollipop and freaks out if you try to brush. Any tips?
Preschool just called because my 2yo pulled another child’s hair so hard that several strands came out. I am just devastated.
He has been doing this to his sister at home. We’ve tried to address it both preventing (increasing sensory activities) and responding (stern “No!” and a time-in with one parent for 1-2 minutes). Obviously, this isn’t working. Help!!!!
Florida Space Coast recommendations with a toddler? DH is headed to Orlando to a conference in February and the 2 year old and I were thinking about joining up with him afterwards. We’d prefer not to do Disney this time and have about 4 days. I know almost nothing about Florida but it looks warm and sunny which is very tempting right now…thanks!
Suggestions for a getaway from DC this weekend? We don’t celebrate Xmas and didn’t get our act together to book tickets to see family, but really want to get out of town. Goal is somewhere within 5 hours driving that will be easy with a toddler.
Background: My dad stayed at home so my sister and I were both potty trained quite late, after we had already turned three. It was just easier for him to change our diapers in the car than send us into bathrooms by ourselves, and family bathrooms weren’t a thing in the 80s.
Present day: I have boy/girl twins who are 32 months. Boy was recently diagnosed with ASD. GT is… maybe ready to potty train, but honestly I’ve been putting it off because a) her brother isn’t ready and b) I was hoping to train in totality instead of day train/night train, as they are still in cribs. Apparently by the time I was potty trained in my threes sometime, I was already dry overnight, so I thought I could shorten this whole ordeal by waiting till they were older and doing BT and GT at the same time.
Now I’m starting to worry that I’m waiting too long for GT? She can tell us when she needs a new diaper (which means she’s pooped). Then she asks to go sit on the potty afterwards, which seems… unhelpful? Some other girls at day care are potty trained, so I know they all go as a group and stare at them while they pee there, and so she gets the concept that poop goes in the potty. And she asks to sit on it at random times for a few minutes at a time, then decides she’s done without going and leaves, which feels like a waste of time on my part since we’re not actively training. I just feel like the only mom on earth who says no when her kid asks to go potty! I wanted to wait a while until she was more competent at clothes and there was a tangible bribe that presented itself– wanting to be a big girl or wanting PJ Mask undies or something– but should I be capitalizing on this now and potty training her alone?
BT, for the record, also likes to sit on the potty but just to flush it and does not ask for his diaper to be changed, although he does usually tell me “yes” or “no” if I ask him if he’s pooped, so I could possibly try to do them both at once… but if anyone has potty trained a boy with ASD I’d love advice.
Basically I’d like to avoid all this till March when we can do a naked weekend and not be freezing, but not if it will ruin everyone’s bladder forever.
I think my nursery teacher gift was a hit if anyone needs some inspiration. I brought in a big hamper with nice bagged tea and loads of fruit for the staff kitchen. Cash isn’t a thing here and it looks like chocolate gifts are piling up so I thought fruit would make a refreshing change. It cost about £15 and I’m sure the basket will be repurposed shortly as a baby bed.
DH and I starting to get back into regular gardening after having our first baby. However, I feel very inhibited by fear I might become pregnant again. We’re 90% sure we’re one and done but I’m 110% sure I don’t want a baby any time soon, both because the thought of becoming pregnant while I still have a nursing infant is utterly overwhelming and also because I’m on a medication that’s contraindicated in pregnancy and I would have to terminate or take a very real risk of serious birth defects. My period is not super regular yet and I’m still a bit chubby from pregnancy #1, so I’m worried that if I did become pregnant I wouldn’t know for a long time, possibly until I was past the window where termination is an option. Long term, DH will get a vasectomy but we obviously don’t want to rush into that or do it until we’re totally sure we’re done having kids. I had a bad reaction to hormonal birth control pills in college. We used c*ndoms pre-baby, but weren’t as scared of an “oops” then because we knew wanted one child eventually and if it had happened a little earlier than intended it would have been manageable. What’s the best option here? Should I try the pill again? IUD? I’m scared of the pain during insertion but maybe I just need to deal with it?
how do i know if my kid is fussy or waking up in the middle of the night for teething vs something else? my 7 month old who usually sleeps through the night was up crying from 12-1. not constantly the whole time, but she would be quite for a few minutes so i kept thinking she was going back to sleep which is why i didn’t go into check right away. when i picked her up she was very happy to see me and stopped crying, but i honestly didn’t know what to do. we had a baby nurse at the beginning who told us that if they stop crying when you pick them up then nothing is wrong. i changed her diaper, which was wet, but not unusually so. i didn’t know what else to do so i fed her. i first offered her 2 ounces, but she was looking for more and she ended up drinking another ounce and a half. she didn’t seem starving though. how do i know if she was up because she was in pain from teething? i have twins and my son was also very fussy yesterday evening, but was quite content once he ate his last bottle, so does that mean it is not pain from teething? i’m not opposed to giving my kids tylenol, i just have no clue how to know if they need it
The Elf on the Shelf is one of my “hard pass”
Christmas items. Mama doesn’t have time.
Except…all the other kids in my 5 y/o’s Preschool class have them, and talk about them. So she asked why we didn’t have one and I mumbled something about how they are only sent to houses that santa wants to keep an extra eye on and maybe because her sisters are so little santa doesn’t need to send anyone. Idk.
My thinking is maybe next year santa sends like, a stuffed reindeer to the kids to babysit until Christmas Eve that sits around and doesn’t move or require attention and say we get that instead of an elf.
Other ideas? How did you non elfers talk through it?
guys, i’m an idiot. i’m embarrassed but i have to share this update! The male daycare teacher’s hat was bright red and said “Make America Emo Again” (not MAGA). Sooooooo that’s my update.
Also, I kinda know what Emo means but I don’t really “get” the hat. I’m thinking it’s totally contrary to a lot of the assumptions made yesterday.
Tips on how to explain grandparents’ divorce to a four-year-old? This was very unexpected, and we don’t expect to be having much contact with grandma (my husband’s stepmother)in the future. Do we say nothing? Wait for our son to ask why grandma isn’t around anymore? They are on the West Coast, and we are on the East Coast, if it makes a difference. We usually visit about once a year.
Everyone seems to say theirs is the best and I have headed down too many internet rabbit holes so help me figure out what pacifier and what swaddle to registry for. Thank you!
I would try Janet Lansbury’s approach. https://www.janetlansbury.com/2016/01/struggles-with-dressing-and-diaper-changes/