Washable Workwear Wednesday: Cotton Poplin Shirtdress
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The shirtdress is a year-round wardrobe staple. Here’s a warm-weather version you’ll wear all summer long.
Made from breathable cotton poplin, this utility-style, fit-and-flare dress has a slider belt, side-seam pockets, and zipper front that can be concealed under the placket. Keep your accessories easy — I’d just wear a delicate bracelet balanced with a bold statement ring.
Banana Republic’s Cotton Poplin Shirtdress is $180. It comes in “twine beige,” “campground green” (olive), and navy. It’s available in sizes XXS-XXL.
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 5/8:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Dress & sport shirts, 2 for $149
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 70% off clearance + 40%-50% off the Weekend Shop
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Nordstrom – Up to 25% off
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles and all markdowns + 30% off tops, pants, jeans, and shorts
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