Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Cassandra Dress
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While I usually think of orange as a fall color, this dress from M.M.LaFleur is making me reconsider.
The Cassandra Dress is made from M.M.LaFleur’s popular, easy care Origami Tech fabric. This midi-length sleeveless shirtdress has a button front, flap pockets, and an elastic back waist for definition. Wear it as a long vest in cooler weather and on its own as a dress as it heats up.
This dress is $425 at M.M.LaFleur and is available in sizes 00–18. If orange isn’t for you, it also comes in blush and olive.
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 5/19/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Ann Taylor – 50% off summer-ready styles
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
- J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off. 5/19’s flash sale: Jardigans down to $175-$209, dresses down to $150, blazers down to $250
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories
Calling Away Emily – Amazon Kids Fire Tablets are on sale today.
Mom win (that may out me, so going anon). There are about 3-4 solid public elementary schools within ~1 mile of our house. We are zoned to a good one, but another neighborhood school seemed like more of a fit for DS #1, so we opted to play the lottery. Did the research, took the tours, even attended a PTO meeting to confirm it was where we wanted to send DS #1. And…we got our #1 choice!!!!!
Should I take a week off of work to potty train DS? We did the Oh Cr*p method in Jan but had to put him in pull ups at daycare after too many accidents. We don’t use pull ups at home unless it’s nap time/bed time, and he holds it in until then. Need to work with him on using the toilet and not being afraid of it. Don’t want to take away his pull ups at daycare again until we are confident he will use the toilet
My company is about to shift from 3 days a week in office to everyday in office. I know I’ve been very lucky to have work from home flexibility for this long, but I’m not sure I can make the shift to commuting everyday. Anyone have experience or ideas on how to handle this change?
I have young school aged kids and a nanny that takes on the during the day childcare responsibilities. It’s more being able to see my kids when they come home from school some days and having family dinners more nights a week that I’m going to miss. Also the flexibility to go to some of the school events and just generally be somewhat involved. DH has a more flexible work/home situation so he does and will continue to take on a lot at home. But I guess I just hoped I could also have more balance between my work and home life. Besides this back to the office issue I otherwise like my job. I wonder if I should look for a new job? But if other companies are also returning to 5 days a week am I just going to have the same problem elsewhere?
Anyone send multiple kids to daycare and have one of them going less days than the other? We are considering keeping toddler in full time school and the baby only 4 days a week. It would save *some* money for us while still allowing me to work.
Toddler is not dumb and would realize his brother is not in school. Maybe jealous his brother gets to stay home? Or is this a non issue? Anyone have a similar situation?
Talk to me about moving from daycare to a nanny? We are struggling with sickness, daycare turnover, a rush out of the house each day, and general sadness from my 3-year-old about going many days. Kids are 3 and 1.
My concerns about a nanny are:
1) being dependent on one person vs. a daycare center (though to be fair the # of days we miss now due to colds/sickness is A LOT- I’m talking weekly WFH with a sick kid)
2) someone unknown (for now) driving my kids around
Any advice or experience? Assume cost is not a factor.
We’re heading to Disneyland with a 4 year old soon — what bag should I bring for walking around the park? We’ll have a stroller with us so I can leave heavier stuff like water bottles in the basket. How much stuff do you think we’ll need during the day?
We just got our fairly small back yard cleaned up and put in a patio, so now I want to use it! What sort of stuff do you do with your 3-4 year olds in the back yard? We’ve been doing a lot of chasing bubbles, and I have a water table for when it gets a little warmer. We don’t have a swing set or play equipment but I’d be willing to get something if it will be used for many years.
My five year old just told me she wants to learn to play the violin. Her teacher will be our nanny’s husband, who has been teaching my kids piano and is not affiliated with a music school (my kids are his only students). Does anyone know somewhere in the Northern Virgina (Arlington/Alexandra, but willing to drive) where we can rent a child sized violin?
We’re visiting family in California near Santa Cruz and the weather is looking iffy the next week. Any suggestions on fun things to do with two kids age 5 and almost 7? Will have a car and don’t mind driving a bit. TIA!
I have a summer dress in this colour and it’s so fun and versatile! I always get loads of compliments on it.
On a train to meet my family…looking forward to cuddling my kid and husband.