Washable Workwear Wednesday: Sweater Fleece Blazer
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I never think about Lands’ End for workwear, but perhaps I should.
From a distance, you wouldn’t guess this classic-looking blazer is made of soft and cozy sweater fleece. It’s also anti-pill and anti-static — perfect, since one of its top virtues is it’s machine washable. To top it off, it comes in eight patterns and regular, tall, and petite sizes.
That said, it’s probably better for more casual offices or Zoom calls. I’d even take it into the weekend with a casual tee and jeans.
This Sweater Fleece Blazer is on sale starting at $49.97 and comes in sizes XS–XL (regular and petite), S–XL (tall), and 1X–3X.
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 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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