Washable Workwear Wednesday: ‘Ina – Secret Trellis’ Floral Print Tee
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Sometimes you kind of want a blouse that’s prettier than a basic tee — but you don’t want it to be dry clean only, or fussy with buttons, or otherwise to feel like it’s a disaster if you (or your kiddo) gets it dirty. This one from Ted Baker London looks great, for all of the above reasons — and I like the neutral, natural colors. It’s $75 at Nordstrom, although, alas, only lucky sizes are left. (Other floral designs are available, although perhaps not quite as subtle.) Ted Baker ‘Ina – Secret Trellis’ Floral Print Tee
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Sales of note for 3/14/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off
- Ann Taylor – 40% off everything + free shipping
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale and select styles with code
- J.Crew – 40% off everything + extra 20% off when you buy 3+ styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off all pants & sweaters; extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Friends and family sale, 20% off with code; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Flash sale until midday 3/14: $50 off every $200 – combineable with other offers, including 40% off one item and 30% off everything else
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 have to brag about my daycare a bit/update on difficult preschool transition. Daycare adjusted the preschool morning schedule to reduce the unstructured time in the early day so kiddo would be more comfortable at drop off (there are 40+ kids across the multiple preschool classes, so no small feat). Her new teacher printed off and laminated a picture of her favorite toddler teacher, which she now carries around the classroom like a security blanket. They brought in an extra staff member so a teacher could pay more attention to my kiddo during the transition. The class has been singing “Wheels on the Bus” (kiddo’s favorite song) at the drop of a hat. After a week and a half in preschool, she can count all the way to 15 and sing the ABCs all the way through. She also knows a bunch of new sea creatures and has renewed enthusiasm for using the potty.
Last night, she told me, “I be happy in preschool.” And then she told me a story about how she rode a dinosaur with her new preschool teacher. It’s not totally OK yet, but it’s amazing to have so many people rally around my kid to help her through a tough adjustment. Kinda weepy sitting at my desk thinking about it.
What would you give your nanny (of a couple months) for her bday? I’m thinking cash, but not sure on amount.
Those of you who have relocated for a job post-family, I’d love to hear your experiences.
I’m pretty miserable in my current job, but have held off on intensive job hunting because I have good pay and benefits in the community I’ve called home for over a decade. I’ve recently been through a first round interview at my alma mater for an admin position and they really want me to come for an interview.
The pay is right, the community would be good but different from what we’re used to. In academia it could give DH the chance to get an advanced degree without the financial hindrances we currently face. But it takes us far away from all our family (7+ hrs from mine, 5+ hrs from his); I’m familiar with the community but DH is not. We own our home – a fixer upper that never got fixed up due to job loss – and the prospect of selling and going from low COL to high COL is daunting. We have a 2 YO and are hopeful for one or two more. This would be an out-of-state move taking us probably 9-10 hours from our current community.
As a single college grad, I just went where I found the best job. Now, factoring in spouse and children and home ownership, the decision is a lot more complex. Aside from the specifics of job/employer, what are the most important deciding factors in looking at making a big move? How did you know when the move was the right thing?
Love the print but I don’t really get the point of featuring a top that’s sold out except size 0-2.