Washable Workwear Wednesday: Satin V Pullover
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Now that life is starting to resemble the Before Times, I’m looking to add something shiny and new to my wardrobe.
This satin blouse from The Reset checks both boxes. The double V-neck is perfect for meetings (both online and IRL), and the elbow-length sleeves just need a bold cuff or statement watch.
It comes in nine sophisticated colors (some are backordered but should be restocked soon) and is made from easy-to-care-for-yet-so-elegant-sounding “Japanese milled satin charmeuse.”
The top is $148 and comes in sizes XS–XL.
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?
I would like to express my thanks to my son’s daycare teachers (3 of them). He is at an inhome daycare and started this past month and they have a “graduation” coming up so it seems like good timing for a gift. (He is not “graduating” but all the kids and parents attend). I am SO thankful to have them be a part of our “village” (in reality, the only part of our village aside from me and DH).
I was thinking about a gift card since cash seems a little weird. Have others given gift cards to daycare teachers? (i.e., Target…)
Calling outdoorsy/adventure moms!
We are going to Colorado for a family wedding…in the mountains at a river-side campground. Water safety for my 1.5 and 3.5 yo is my main concern. Obviously, when we are actively swimming/playing by the river, they’ll be with both of us parents and wearing actual PFDs.
But, for the rest of the time, I’m considering something like a Splash About UV Float Suit — wearable floaties. Has anyone researched this or have other suggestions? (Again, we’ll have them in proper life jackets when playing in the water. I’m looking for a backup, wear-this-all-weekend option for the just-in-case so I’m not an anxiety ball the whole time.) Any other must-haves? Where’s my CO moms at?! Thanks!
Has anyone consulted a child psychologist for a preschooler? My 3 year old is extremely spirited and difficult and (speaking of grit) she has NONE…if the slightest thing goes wrong, she will absolutely lose it and it really wrecks the whole day. I know it’s normal for 3 year olds to lack emotional regulation and get upset over little things, but this feels very extreme and is really starting to take a toll on our marriage and our lives in general. Our pediatrician is not concerned, mainly because she goes to preschool and doesn’t get in “trouble” there, but frankly her (the ped’s) dismissiveness is really starting to irritate me. I know a lot of 3 year olds and while they certainly all have their moments none of them behave like my kid. I don’t know what we need, maybe just someone to work with me and DH on parenting techniques because I assume our kid is too young for real therapy. I’ve read the Spirited Child and other books and they’re helpful but I think we really need someone who can work with us in a more individual way.
What’s your baby’s nap schedule? I have twins, two months adjusted age. They eat, play, sleep, but I’m wondering if I need to be more structured about it. My oldest went to day care, so they made his nap schedule. Plus it’s been so long I don’t really remember what we even did on the weekend. They are STTN, so maybe I should just not worry about this til they hit their 4 mo sleep regression?
Gift ideas for a 4yo girl? We got an invite to our daycare teacher’s daughter’s birthday in a couple of weeks. It’s a small in-home daycare and so we are fairly friendly, and I’d like to at least stop by. She’s a girly girl, but otherwise I’m not sure what she’s into so generic options are great.
Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out. Things have varied a lot regionally. Where we live, most kids would be wearing masks in this setting and that + being outdoors would make me feel ok. I literally have no idea how spread out things are or if people ARE putting their unvaccinated kids in masks (which I think is technically required but apparently not done in practice). We’re driving up to visit family and it’s along the way. It’d be great to go since we were going to go last year and already cancelled once, but there’s a lot of variation in the precautions people are or aren’t taking right now.
It occured to me that I haven’t seen any posts from cbackson in a long time. I miss her wisdom.
Assuming it’s possible to control these things, is having two kids only 1 year and 9 months apart a terrible idea? My first is about to turn 1 and we’re wondering if we should start trying for a second. We’re in our mid-30s, if that makes a difference. Getting the baby stage done that much sooner is appealing. We’re undecided on a third, it will depend in part on how the second time around goes.
We’re on the cautious end of the spectrum when it comes to COVID but considering a visit to Sesame Place with our 3 and 5 year olds. My understanding is that no one is really wearing masks there anymore (including young kids), but since we’ve never been, I don’t know how easy it is to keep some physical distance from others. Has anyone been in recent weeks who could report back on what the vibe is now? Thanks!
Where do you all buy toys for your kids? We have some birthdays coming up and I want to shop from a non-Amazon source. Target is good for some things, but doesn’t have it all.
Y’all, I need — something. I don’t even know what. I have a toddler and an older baby. Baby has been sick for two weeks, miserable, not sleeping, and the many doctor’s visits and sleepless nights are taking a huge toll. I’m a wreck and it’s impacting my job and my health and my sanity.
I don’t have anymore leeway at work to take a day off or lean out as I’ve already burned through those options. Honestly my biggest stressor right now is the impact of all of this on my job. I think it’s reached a point where I am going to just have to leave and look for a fresh start to try to erase the past months since my maternity leave. But I’m in no condition to do that at the moment; I can barely get through the day. My husband is great thankfully and does a ton too, but he’s also just worn down.
Throughout the last year, I’ve had this delusion that once things were normal again I would have family help. But the last few weeks, I’ve realized that is just not our reality. Even when help is offered, it doesn’t come through which isn’t really helpful. Is it possible for be a two-parent full time working family without extended family support?
Is anyone considering contingency plans for in person school in the fall? We live in an extremely COVID-conservative district and are concerned that elementary schools aren’t going to open in the fall for in person learning given the delta variant. Right now the school district hasn’t made any announcements, but rumors are starting.
There aren’t private schools with openings in our area, so our options would be to rent in another state and commute or to sell and move.
How do you teach your child, “grit”?
All answers appreciated. Thanks!
Stealing the idea from above, any recs for South Haven, MI in July? Kids are 5 and 3. We’ll have plenty of beach time but am looking for a few other activities. I’m thinking a sand dune ride and blueberry picking. Any good boat excursions? Zoos/animal parks? Up to driving about an hour away for something fun.
Can she undo buttons? It’s a pain, but button up a shirt on top of the carseat straps means she can’t undo it.