Budget Thursday: Soft-Brushed Twisted V-Neck Top

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A woman wearing a gray Soft-Brushed Twisted V-Neck Top This is a cute top to wear on its own or under a blazer. I like wearing tops under blazers that have some interest around the neckline that the lapels of the blazer will frame. This seems like an inexpensive and fun option that includes that element. The V-neck that ends in a twist at the deepest point in the V is flattering and keeps this top from being just a regular long-sleeved t-shirt. My favorite print option is the black-and-white gingham, but all of the colors are on sale right now at Old Navy for $18–$22 (marked down from $24.99). Soft-Brushed Twisted V-Neck Top This post contains affiliate links and CorporetteMoms may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!

Sales of note for 2/7:

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Winter Sale, up to 60% off! 7850 new markdowns for women
  • Ann Taylor – Extra 25% off your $175+ purchase — and $30 of full-price pants and denim
  • Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 15% off
  • Boden – 15% off new season styles
  • Eloquii – 60% off 100s of styles
  • J.Crew – Extra 50% off all sale styles
  • J.Crew Factory – 40% off everything including new arrivals + extra 20% off $125+
  • Rothy’s – Final Few: Up to 40% off last-chance styles
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – 40% off one item + free shipping on $150+

And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interestworking mom questions asked by the commenters!

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I need some easy dinner ideas for tonight. DH won’t be home until way past bedtime, so it’s just me and the kids. We’ve already done pasta this week (yesterday was spaghetti and meatballs, we did noodles and cheese Monday) and will be getting pizza tomorrow. It’s been a hard week ;)

We have frozen taco meat, but one of my kids doesn’t like tacos. That kid also doesn’t like quesadillas. We also have frozen chili, but another doesn’t like that. I don’t really want to do tacos and chili and I don’t really feel like making either kid eat something they don’t like. My 18 month old likes taco and chili and quesadillas but has a mild stomach bug (gross diapers) so all of that feels like I’m tempting fate.

I was thinking breakfast for dinner, but they had pancakes for breakfast.

UGH.

Maybe just scrambled eggs for all?

Recommendations for books or scripts to talk to toddlers about the fact that not everyone celebrates Christmas? Or Easter etc.?

FWIW we are not religious but we do celebrate Christmas, as does all extended family. We don’t have any nearby family friends etc. who do not celebrate Christmas because we recently moved and are hermits and don’t have any family friends, period!

Want to get our 4-year old a jewelry box for a Christmas present (to hold her hand-me-down costume jewelry and crappy plastic rings etc. she gets constantly as party favors, etc.). Any recommendations? Would prefer non-plastic, something that will grow with her, but also not too dear.

I had a miscarriage and d&c in September. It was a missed miscarriage so I found out at my 8week ultrasound. Just had another positive pregnancy test and about five weeks pregnant. I have no symptoms except anxiety. How do I get through the next few weeks?

Anyone have stories about leaning out for a bit and then successfully diving back in? I have been partner-track for a while and am just burned out. My mentor at the firm (a partner) suggested I could work as a staff attorney for a few years and then decide if I want to work toward partnership again or stay as staff attorney. I’m not sure if I want to and am looking for stories or suggestions. I don’t think I’m cut out to be a staff attorney, but right now I am just not interested in developing a book of business. I have a lot of flexibility because my mentor signaled the firm wants to keep me in any role I’ll stay in because of my substantive knowledge/ experience.

If you sought treatment for depression during pregnancy, how did you know when it was bad enough to need it?

I’m 12 weeks today. I’m starting a new job in a month. I feel an enormous amount of anxiety about how to tell the new job – I didn’t know I was pg when I accepted the offer, and then once I did know, I didn’t tell them bc I have prior MCs and the pregnancy looked touch and go at times. Now everything looks good, but I’m still waiting on NIPS results – I plan to announce after that assuming the NIPS results are clear and we are confident that we will continue the pregnancy. I’m also experiencing additional stress bc my partner and I aren’t married (there’s a story there, but the short version is that we plan to marry but currently disagree about whether to do that before or after the birth), and although I thought it wouldn’t bother me I find I’m struggling with being an “unwed mother” even though I’m 39 and this was planned and we’re buying a house together and all that.

I’m having crying fits and nightmares about telling the new job and finding myself just down and less motivated to take care of myself (like, putting on face serum sometimes seems like too much to handle). I don’t know if this is just situational and will resolve once I’ve told new job, or if it’s worth trying to see a therapist. So far I’m doing a good job of taking care of the baby (prenatal vitamins, healthy eating, exercise, etc.) but everything else feels so hard and…I wish I were happier right now.

My second week back at work has been a disaster — the baby has gotten both a cold and a stomach virus, plus a weird rash yesterday, and was waking up every 2 hours two nights in a row. Plus my group at work happens to be very busy and needs me to work late/hard every day! White knuckling through and trying really hard not to quit.

What are your favorite toys/games/distractions to bring along with you when flying with a toddler? Our last flight was about six months ago, so I need fresh ideas. I’m thinking playdoh, stickers, cars, and window clings and all the fun snacks. Basically, I’m Santa Claus in the sky.

Are there any parents that are (or were) still a no screen time household after the age of 2?

I used to say after she turned 2 I’d allow some screen time. She turned 2 in October and I just don’t see the need for it still. She doesn’t ask for it (because she doesn’t know what she’s missing), she’s too young for there to be a social gap with her peers, and I don’t need the parent break.

My husband thinks I’m being overbearing and wants to introduce moderate screen time. It seems to be more so to not be the weird hippie parent with his friends (kids all have been watching TV and tablets well before 2) and to also feed his own nostalgia about how he was raised more than anything else.

So if you waited until after 2 when did you introduce screens and why?

My plan right now is to just see when she asks for it but I’d love to hear from others.

Also, just to be clear, we have the TV on. It’s usually on ESPN or HGTV. We’re not “purists” in that sense.

Does anyone have a baby doll recommendation? My 24 month old son really enjoys playing with the baby dolls at his playgroup, so I’d like to get him one of his own. I’ve had a browse at Target but so many of them just seem a bit…creepy to me for reasons I can’t articulate. I’d like it to be as cuddly as possible because he’s really into giving hugs. I’m also on the hunt for coordinating accessories (little bottles, hairbrushes…whatever else might be out there). So if anyone has any baby doll/adjacent products they like, lay it on me!

I’m on day 5 of 7 solo parenting today and the toddler was up and down last night because teeth. Thank goodness for daycare, but now I’m at my desk, have to sort out lots of things on a project before we travel next week, and my brain is flagging. Best suggestions for kicking things up a notch from survival mode?

My first prenatal appointment and pregnancy confirmation is today. A little nervous since I’ve been feeling totally normal, and a small part of my brain keeps saying the worst.
Send happy vibes and baby dust.