Washable Workwear Wednesday: Peggy Top
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I received the Boden catalogue in the mail the other day and really loved a lot of their spring/summer options that were featured. This top in particular jumped out at me because of the unique minty green — it’s not often that you find work-appropriate clothing in this fun color. (It also comes in another pattern as well as navy and ivory.) I also really love the pleating around the neck, shoulders, and down the front in combination with the pattern. It’s great that this top has pleating but is also machine washable. The top is available in sizes 2–18 for $80 at Boden. Also, a side note: I’ve only ever ordered one thing from this site (a set of pajamas) and needed to contact customer service about the way they were shipped, and I thought their customer service was outstanding! Peggy Top
For plus sizes, there’s an option from Calvin Klein at Macy’s.
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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+
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?
Ok ladies…I have an obnoxious “problem” I can’t tell most people in real life. I’m not gaining enough weight during my pregnancy (second child). Morning sickness followed by modified bed rest (which I’m off! Yay!) followed by the flu and now a stomach bug from my toddler. I’m 22 weeks and have gained like 7lbs. I see the OB tomorrow. Has anyone had this issue? I’m eating as much as I can when I feel ok. I gained 25-30lbs last pregnancy and the OB said it was ok if I only gained 20. I had to eat like 700-1000 extra calories a day to do that because I just have a fast metabolism (no thyroid problems).
I like this top and appreciate the small arm-hole! I feel like every sleeveless top ever has giant gaping arm openings.
What do you use your Employee Assistance Program for? I have had an EAP at my last couple of jobs and literally never even opened the webpage. If I need a dentist, or childcare, or tips on time management, I go to the goog. After realizing that my bank offers free investment coaching (which I need!) I’m trying to be more intentional about using resources that are available to me and not leaving anything on the table. But I am still not sure what the use of an EAP is. What do you use yours for?
Cross-posting from the main s1te. Job circumstances have recently forced me into teleworking a majority of the time with no end in sight. While I’m looking for a new job, how do I not hate working from home?
I do not have and cannot make a truly dedicated office room, so visual clutter = mental clutter. Plus, every time I leave my desk to get a snack or use the bathroom, I’m reminded of the 50 million housekeeping things that frankly, I feel would be a better use of my time than whatever boring work thing I’m doing. I feel stir crazy, and lonely, and blah.
What are your best tips to make this better? My boss is insisting on webcam for all meetings, although sometimes I can walk around during conf calls with others.
Does anyone have experience with young children pulling their hair out? My 18-month old has been doing this for last 3-4 months. Pediatrician says it’s a common soothing tactic but it’s gettimg Orr frequent and we are concerned. We bought her a really hairy stuffed animal to stroke / pull on instead but that doesn’t seem to be making much difference.
We’re headed to NYC this weekend and we were planning to visit my sister, but she’s a freelancer and she just picked up a job that she can’t pass up. She’ll be gone all weekend. We’re staying in midtown. Any suggestions for fun things to do with an almost 3 yo and a 5 yo? Weather on Saturday looks dry but cool (low 40s).
I am starting a new job (lawyer, mid size firm) soon and will be going back from working from home to working in an office. I had a lot of flexibility in my WFH situation and understand that will not be the case at new job. What tips do you have for easing back into the transition of getting dressed and out the door and in the car on an actual schedule (with a toddler!). I usually do drop off and husband does pick up.