Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Maaza Dress in Washable Silk
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I need an easy summer dress that’s also office-friendly. M.M.LaFleur’s well-reviewed Maaza dress is sitting in my cart right now.
This petite-friendly shift dress comes in nine colors/fabrics (I’m eyeing the machine-washable silk one, pictured) and features a round neckline, hidden pockets, and cap sleeves. Add a lightweight blazer for a polished look that will take you from AM commute to PM happy hour.
The Maaza Dress in washable silk is $325. Several other colors/prints are on sale starting at $115 (some lucky sizes only). This dress is available in sizes 00–20.
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 12/30:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
- Boden – Sale, up to 60% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers!
- Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
- J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
- L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
- M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50
Are Bogg bags worth the hype? Seems like every mom at the community pool has one but they’re kind of pricey for what they are.
My 3.5 year old does not have any interest in anything other than scribbling and drawing circles. We have a pencil control workbook we work through here and there, but I know that’s…ambitious. I’m going to keep trying other modalities and not putting pressure.
When we “sit down” to draw, he wants me to draw things vs. him. My oldest had a slow start with this, too, but just need some reassurance from a place I trust.
Anyone else in the same boat?
Our oldest child will start preschool in September (and turns 4 in October – we’re just doing one year of preschool before K and they’ve had a nanny up to now).
What are some “definitely teach or expose your kid to this?” things we should know before she starts? Things that surprised you or that you wished you’d known? She’s had a very low-tech childhood (has never seen a movie or a kids TV show, no tablets etc) so I’m thinking maybe we need to watch a few animated movies so she’s not missing all the 4 year old cultural references…
We’ll be having kid #2 soon and I’m looking for a new diaper bag. I’d like it to be really functional and lightweight, and not a bottomless pit where I have to dig around for what I need. Any suggestions? Kid #1 is 5 and barely needs anything besides a snack, so this will be pretty baby-focused.
We had pouring rain and flash floods yesterday from remnants of Hurricane Beryl. I turned the house upside down looking for my raincoat but couldn’t find it, so I grabbed an umbrella which was useless because I got drenched anyway when picking up DS from preschool. Today I found my raincoat sitting on the chair. I texted DH, “Where did you find my raincoat? I was looking for it everywhere yesterday.” DH: “It was in my backpack. I packed it when we went to the Zoo on Saturday. I didn’t know you were looking for it.” Reader, I didn’t know he packed my raincoat on Saturday. I guess the intention at the time was good because there was a small chance of rain that day, but it didn’t end up raining. He should have emptied the contents of his backpack when we got home and put away the things he packed back in their places, which is what I would have done. I had no way of knowing my raincoat was sitting in his backpack for the past three days. I am mad because he always moves or misplaces things without telling me, so I have no idea where things are when I need them, and it drives me insane. Or he will move something and then immediately forget that he moved it or where he put it. It’s extremely frustrating. Yes he has ADHD and does not manage it well.
Anyone who decided they were one and done ever regret not having more kids?
After trips to the pool, my toddler wakes up in the middle of the night wailing. It’s not his typical pattern, and he really does seem to be in some distress/discomfort. It’s not dehydration or bacterial diarrhea, so my only other guess is muscle aches… He does play really, really, hard.
WWYD? Anybody have ideas for causes or solutions?
Tips for one day at Disneyland with an almost 7 year old? Favorite rides/experiences? Restaurant recommendations? Any sense of how much we can do in one day? It’s Columbus Day weekend so the park will be very crowded, but unfortunately this is the day we have.
At what age would you be okay with daycare serving whole grapes to your kiddo? I am a worrier by nature so I’m trying to let go of some things (I am constantly “that mom”) but this one is tough for me because there are so many kids and I’m not sure how well supervised they are while eating.
Just putting it out there to commiserate with anyone else dealing with it – postpartum body image/clothes are a drag. I feel like there is both pressure to go super easy on yourself and not worry about “bouncing back,” but also… bounce back. I’m actually happy to give my body all the time it needs to settle at whatever my new normal is, and I don’t even really hate how it looks (though I would like to eventually have some semblance of waist again) but having to buy all new clothes to go back to work is annoying and expensive.
Parents of kids who go to daycare – how long do they go for? I drop my 2yo off around 8, and her dad picks her up around 5. We both have demanding jobs and commutes so that’s the best we can do. The teacher mentioned that most of the other kids have shorter days, and it’s making me feel really guilty. And I have noticed that she is often one of the last at pickup. How do people manage this? Staggered hours? Extra help? Part time jobs?
My oldest daughter is starting K in the fall, and her school asked us to fill out a form about OTC medications (including Claritin and Zyrtec, which I’ve never even ever given to her). Do you ladies generally authorize your school nurses to give OTC medicine to your kids? Practically speaking, I feel like I would just pick up my daughter if she were so sick she needs medicine, but I guess maybe it’s fine if they gave her Tylenol or Ibuprofen? Just curious to hear what others do, as this never came up at our nursery school.