Washable Workwear Wednesday: Organic Cotton Silk Elbow-Sleeve Cardigan
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I’m a longtime fan of Eileen Fisher’s classic, timeless designs. One of my favorite pieces is a lovely charcoal gray, wool open cardigan with leather sleeves I bought when I was pregnant with my now 6-year-old — it looked fabulous when I was pregnant and fabulous now.
The Organic Cotton Silk Elbow-Sleeve Cardigan is along that same line, but for spring. I completely agree that it’s an “effortless layer” that will work well with countless things in your closet.
I could see pairing it with a simple black dress such as the one from Bumpsuit I discussed on Monday. The open front and boxy shape would flatter almost everyone, and it has a pair of practical patch pockets.
I’m also trying to do my part to reduce textile waste by reselling, donating, or recycling clothes I no longer need. Eileen Fisher, in addition to their numerous efforts to be a good corporate citizen, also takes back their old clothes to be resold or remade.
The cardigan is $248 and and available in XXS–XL.
Halogen has a couple of more affordable options in both regular sizes (on sale for $31+) and plus sizes ($69).
Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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I could use some technical help in word. Sorry to ask here but I’m at a loss and searching isn’t helpful at all.
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This might be the most challenging thing I do all day…. ha. Thank you in advanced for your MS Word wizardry.
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