Washable Workwear Wednesday: Long-Sleeve Turtleneck Sweater Dress
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I’ve often written about my love of sweater dresses — while they may not work in a business-formal workplace, they work pretty much anywhere else with the right accessories.
Here’s one I’ve been eyeing — this cozy, long-sleeved turtleneck dress is so easy to care for (machine wash and dry), and features a stretchy knit, dropped shoulders, and a longer length. Pair it with a shearling jacket for the weekends, or add an oversized blazer and wide belt for the office.
This Charles Henry sweater dress is $89 at Nordstrom and available in sizes XS–XL. It comes in cream and burgundy. Looking for more sizes? Check out this cinched-waist version from Old Navy, starting at $38. It comes in regular sizes up to 4X, as well as petite and tall sizes as well.
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.
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?
What are good tips for to taking two day trip with a 5 month old? We are in ca so were thinking sonoma or monterey/carmel. Is a hotel or is an airbnb better? or should I just try to book a resort where everything is self contained? Any advice appreciated, it will be our first attempt at this with a baby.
Is it normal for preschool age kids to fly off the handle all the time when something doesn’t work for them immediately? My almost 4 year old has zero frustration tolerance and has started just absolutely losing it when she tries something and it doesn’t work the first time. Recent examples including spreading her blanket on her bed, putting on her coat, putting a Lego where she wanted it to go and building something with pipe cleaners. Each time she tried a couple more times, growing increasingly agitated, and then lost it. I googled and Janet Lansbury says that if your kid is doing this it means you’re putting too much pressure on them or helping too much. I don’t think we’re doing either of these things – we obviously don’t care if she can spread her blanket out herself and are happy to redirect to a different activity if an art project or something like that is frustrating her, and we sometimes offer to help but immediately back off when she says no (which she always does). This is my problem with Janet Lanbsury…it’s always the parents’ fault, not the fact that you may just have a kid with a naturally low frustration tolerance. Anyone have a kid like this and have any advice? Or just reassurance it will eventually get better?
This is a weird home decorating question, but here goes: we just bought a house with a partially finished basement, which currently just has naked light bulbs hanging from the ceiling. I’d like to get some better light fixtures to make it brighter and less, er, creepy. Any suggestions?
For the poster that wanted a getaway location driving distance of both Pittsburgh and Virginia, some additional options (though, I will +1 the Omni.
– Hershey Hotel (Hershey, PA)
– Homestead Resort (Hot Springs, VA – but a direct drive south of Pittsburgh)
My older elementary school age kid has been asking for a pet. Her first choice would be a dog but she’s also suggested tortoises, birds, and fish as alternatives when I’ve expressed reservations about the expense and responsibilities of being a dog owner. I’m also a minimalist and neat freak and don’t like the idea of more stuff in our home much less the work of cleaning up after an animal. On the other hand, kid doesn’t ask for a lot, and I don’t want to say no without considering with an open mind. Are there pets you would suggest for our family? What pets do you think provide the most companionship with the least responsibilities/expense.
For people who mentioned the nugget yesterday, what age do you think it’s good for?
Does anyone have Steiner school experience? I was chatting with a colleague and continuing my nosying about schools and he mentioned the local Steiner as a good option for my son, should we decide to move to work city. My kid goes to a hippy dippy Froebel nursery and I suspect the vibe is similar but I haven’t had any exposure to Steiner.
Cheers to the Corporette Moms who can wear a white sweater dress for more than 6 minutes. I salute you.