Washable Workwear Wednesday: New Standard Jersey Wrap Dress
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I’m looking to add some not-so-boring basics to my wardrobe, and this versatile wrap dress might be what I’m looking for.
This jersey wrap dress is made from a stretchy poly blend that’s machine washable, breathable, and wrinkle resistant. For a modern twist, it features dolman sleeves. And, the wrap silhouette works for pretty much any occasion — just change your shoes and accessories for a completely different look.
The New Standard Jersey Wrap Dress from Universal Standard is $138 and comes in sizes 4XS (00–0) to 4XL (38–40). It’s available in “faded plum,” “deep sea,” and black.
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 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+
Our school attendance line also makes clear that run of the mill cold symptoms as long as there is no fever or vomiting in the past 24 hours and a negative cold test are not a reason to stay home. My kid is also in kindergarten and entering a new pool of germs, so if I kept her home for every cold she would go to school once every two weeks. If my kid is acting normal (and not, you know, a firehose of snot or coughing constantly), she goes to school.
It is rather unfortunate for me though, since I am immunocompromised, so what is a 1 week cold for her is a 3 week cold for me. All the hand-washing and thankful I had a good immune system before I started immunosuppressants and that memory still seems to be there so I only catch about half of what she brings home, but what I do catch is brutal.
I do not pull her out of school for travel, but we travel during school breaks or the gazillion days off they have. We are coming up on a 4-day weekend just for end of quarter.
I know this is late in the day, but I need to rant about this: My child’s elementary school just sent an email stating that despite the decrease in covid cases, absenteeism continues to be at levels higher than they have seen in their careers. They emphasized that attendance and chronic absenteeism correlate with literacy and math achievement. Then, there is a “How You Can Help” Section, with the following: 1) reach out if your student is struggling. 2) Children should be urged to attend school unless they are truly sick (fever, vomiting and/or diarrhea), and 3) Avoid scheduling vacations during school. Students need to be in school.
While some of the messages are valid, much of the email makes my blood boil. This winter has been horrible for parents with kids and illnesses. Urging parents to send their kids to school unless one of those three symptoms are satisfied is irresponsible. (“Children do not need to remain home for cold symptoms.”) The implication that this is somehow in parents’ control is bizarre. Trust me, no one wants my kid in school more than me, but if my kid is lethargic on the couch without a fever, they are not going to school. In addition, I view travel as a key component of my child’s education. While I haven’t pulled my kids out for a full week, I will absolutely fly on Monday v. Sunday to make a trip affordable. In weighing costs and benefits of missing a day or two of school, missing a day of school is worth it to see the National Parks. Finally, for working parents, there is no “summer break” or weeks long periods that we get off of work, so we have to squeeze in travel where we can. GRRRR
Just a rant: 30W pregnant, not sleeping more than 2 hours a night, still coming into the office 3x a week to comply with firm policy, and one of my colleagues just stopped me in the hall to fix my jacket collar and tell me I’m disheveled. Please stop.
Help an elder millenial out: I am so utterly confused about pants/leggings now and shoes. Are we sticking with skinny leggings/jeans? Are we bringing back our youth with flare/bootcut? If so, what is the length that is appropriate? How does one wear booties with this? I’m not interested in looking like I’m 19 but also don’t want to look like I am entirely out of touch. Please help me dress myself. Feel free to point me to blogs/websites. Or where can I shop by outfit that will remove any guesswork?
since returning to school from winter break my 4.5 year old twins have been ‘learning’ lots of lovely words at school like stupid, various potty words etc. i know they are just repeating what they’ve heard and are exploring how their words impact other people. how do you handle in your house when kids say mean things to each other?
I’m experiencing major guilt – DD has been asking to have a rock climbing birthday since July. There are three other girls with birthdays near hers whose moms have all group texted with me about a joint birthday. None of them wants to do rock climbing. They’re instead all suggesting a science show which is… not what DD is into. It would be the weekend of her actual birthday and it feels very antisocial not to join. She’s turning 8. There’s 30 something girls in the grade, so all would be invited. What would you do? I don’t think I’d feel as guilty if she didn’t have a viable alternative idea that she’d been proposing all year. Right now she’s doing the group party. Oh all four birthday girls are friendly but not close friends – it’s kind of a random group. I don’t love the idea of three classmates having a group party one day and her doing a solo one the next?
My thought is that in this day and age, an hour commute each way really sucks.
That said, if you’ve been job hunting for a year and a half and this is your first offer, it may make sense to take it. Throw money at the misery of the commute, make sure DH is 100% on board to be a default parent for a while, get a super great really full time nanny. Do it for a while and see how it fits. Keep job searching in the meantime.
Maybe your new job will eventually be more flexible. Maybe you will make some connections there that land you a new job– either more flexible or closer to home. In the meantime you will be back in the workforce and hopefully earning more than you spend ;).
Any tips from those who’ve been there/done that with tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy with kids? My 5yo is scheduled for this procedure next week and I’m trying to mentally and physically prepare. Mentally, how long was the pain actually painful for your kid? Physically, any favorite snacks/popsicles/etc. that were good to have on hand? Anything else I’m not thinking of?
Tell me I’m making the correct trade off. I’ve been home with my twins (two next month) for their whole life. I also have a kindergartener. I’ve been offered a very good job that pays and that I’m well qualified for. The only issue is it’s an hour commute each way. We will not move (schools, DH’s job). I don’t necessarily want to work right now, but I feel like I need to get back into the work force, both for financial security and to keep up with the working world. The two years I’ve been out already feel like an eternity. I’ve been job hunting for about a year and a half; this is my first offer. I feel like I’m trading chaos now for security later. What are your thoughts?
So what’s the deal with imported formulas these days? I saw that the FDA was loosening some import regulations to deal with the shortage in 2022 and it seems like a few brands of European and Australian formula might be available for legitimate purchase from U.S. retailers now, but it’s shockingly difficult to find clear information on this. I saw a few U.S. sites that sell European brands, but it’s totally unclear whether they’re operating outside the law or not. Does anyone know what’s going on?
What kids clothes run wide? Hanna Andersson fits my kid but Carters is too narrow. Anyone have experience with J Crew Cuts, H&M, Gap or any other brands?
Any recommendations for leggings with pockets in the side that actually fit a phone? I have a pair from old navy that I really like but am looking to expand my collection. A phone pocket is so useful!
For the poster yesterday looking for working mom podcast recs – unfortunately, I don’t think there are a ton of great ones that speak to specifically about this, in a way that’s relatable for most working moms. Best of Both Worlds is the classic “working moms” podcast, but their advice is tailored to the .01% with a multitude of resources. With your high stress job, you might benefit from some tips though. I like the Mom Hour for just general mom tips, but it’s not focused on working moms per se. I think regular working moms just don’t have extra time to make a podcast!
What are your kids obsessed with at the moment? Any fun specialist subjects?
My son is really into Vikings (thanks to the How to Train Your Dragon books), and Greek/Roman gods thanks to a very random school assembly. And Lego, I’m not sure why we own other toys.