Splurge or Save Thursday: Shaped Alpaca & Wool-Blend Coat
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If I’m going to splurge on something this fall, it’s going to be a luxe coat I can wear for years to come.
You’ll never want to take off this plush alpaca and wool coat. This swingy coat has a stand collar to keep out chills and hits around mid-thigh — perfect for both trousers and dresses. It comes in three sumptuous neutrals (black, navy, and dark brown) that will go with everything you own and will own.
This coat from Sofia Cashmere is $1,395 at Nordstrom and available in sizes 2–14 (limited stock available in most sizes). Another beautiful option with a similar stand collar is available at Marina Rinaldi in sizes 17–33 for $1,255.
Sales of note for 5/14/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17)
- Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends 5/16) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 60% off sale (ends 5/14)
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off long-weekend styles + 50% off select swim and coverups
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ + extra 20% off $125+
- M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off all markdowns (ends 5/18) + 30% off dresses, skirts, accessories, and shoes
Question on “normal” range. My 4.5yo is in his second year of Montessori preschool (same daycare center that he’s been at, but during the school year it is more formal). Last year was hard. He didn’t want to go, he was often upset, said he had no friends, was hitting and disruptive, and we had kind of major communication/expectation hurdles with that teacher, plus he was a year younger! We had him moved to a different teacher this year, and wonderfully it seems so much improved. He wants to go, tells me he has fun, tells me everyone is his friend, and the teacher communicates regularly and positively with us. All great and SO different from last year.
Today we got an email about his behavior, saying he sometimes walks around and has to be re-directed to his “work.” I’m not worried about that part, so long as he’s not disruptive. But she also seems concerned, saying that if she corrects another student he will laugh and repeat the unwanted behavior. She gave the example of her telling student A to stop pulling at the velcro on their shoe, and my son will laugh and start doing it too.
I’m not sure what to say or how to gauge this, as I’ve got a sample size of 2 kids, not 20/year. Am I being dismissive or too lenient with him if I don’t think this is a big deal, especially compared to last year? Wait and talk at conferences next month? Are the signs of something (my sister, and probably my DH, have ADHD)? Thoughts?
Please send me all your potty training advice! I am having some anxiety about starting the process (not helpful, I know) and have tried to put it off for as long as I could, but DS is showing interest in it at school so now seems to be the right time. He is 2 and will be moving up to the next class in a few days where they will be encouraging potty use more.
I’m almost 34 and considering TTC. My PCP said I “shouldn’t wait any longer” and that she “strongly recommends trying ASAP to reduce risk.” I’m in public health myself and I understand the research about declining fertility and “advanced maternal age,” but still, I thought that language seemed a little strong when I had told her I was still undecided (it’s not like I confirmed want to have kids and am stalling). I feel like I know plenty of women who didn’t get serious about thinking about TTC until my age or older. What have you all heard from your doctors about risks associated with age? Are most advising not to wait?
Has anyone heard of SafetyPIN for background checks? Our new babysitter has it, so I was able to see that they had checked her record, but I’m interested in others’ experience.
yesterdays posts about kids and friendships got me thinking. how do you teach kids when it is appropriate to play only with whom you want to play and when it is not. for example, if two kids are playing at school, and a third kid asks if he/she can play with them, assuming they aren’t playing a two person board game, it seems really mean for those two kids to say no, but at the same time, what if those kids don’t really like that third kid for whatever reason or just want to play the two of them. when is it ok to say no and when is it not.
Ideas for a fun day (or maybe half day) with an almost-three-year-old in DC? Thinking of something special to do for some quality time after a flu shot, without younger sibs. DD was a Covid baby, so we’re a blank slate; was thinking of doing the zoo and then a restaurant (which?) for lunch, then back to daycare, but would love any suggestions.
Where is everyone buying winter/fall pants and sweaters for preschoolers and elementary school kids? We moved to the northeast a few years ago and still trying to find the places with the warmest clothes.