Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Athena Jetset Blazer
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If you’re tired of neutrals, this blazer will add a pop of color in your wardrobe just in time for spring!
This polished jacket has contrasting topstitching, patch pockets, and a matching removable belt. The wrinkle resistant fabric makes it perfect for travel. Add the matching pants for a bold suit or wear the jacket alone with your favorite jeans for casual Friday.
M.M.LaFleur’s Athena Jetset Blazer is $495 and comes in sizes 00-20. If you find “ginger” too bold, it’s also available in black.
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 3/21/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Spring sale, up to 50% off: Free People, AllSaints, AG, and more
- Ann Taylor – 25% off suiting + 25% off tops & sweaters + extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + 20% off
- Eloquii – 50% off elevated essentials + extra 50% off sale
- J.Crew – 25% off select linen & cashmere + up to 50% off select styles + extra 40% off sale
- J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family Sale: Extra 15% off your purchase + extra 50% off clearance + 50-60% off spring faves
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash Sale: Get the Ultimate Jardigan for $198 on sale; use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Buy 1 get 1 50% off everything, includes markdowns
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Or any other words of wisdom about young sitters in the 21st century?
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If your local public schools are excellent, would you or have you sent your child(ren) to private school, and if so, why?
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