Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Modern Trouser
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I always turn to Brass when I’m looking to update my working wardrobe basics.
Their Modern Trouser is on the top of my list. This sleek pant is made from stretch cotton twill that’s perfect for year-round wear. There’s even a hidden elastic waistband — perfect for those of us transitioning back to “real” pants.
Wear it with a button-down as pictured or even a silk shell and jacket.
Brass’ Modern Trouser is $128 and available in sizes 0–18. It comes in black, oak, 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 5/14/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17)
- Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends 5/16) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 60% off sale (ends 5/14)
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off long-weekend styles + 50% off select swim and coverups
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ + extra 20% off $125+
- M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – 40% off all markdowns (ends 5/18) + 30% off dresses, skirts, accessories, and shoes
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?
My kids are 1 and 3 and I still look at pictures of them during the day. It’s hard, and pretty much by definition you’ll have to compromise in some way. For me that has meant staying at a job where I work probably ~35 hours a week without anyone noticing. I’m not as challenged as I’d like intellectually, and I still get overwhelmed with work + life responsibilities, but it’s manageable and I feel lucky to see my kids as much as I do.
I’m a first time mom of an 8 month old. I’ve been incredibly lucky that through a combo of good maternity leave (5.5 months) and continued WFH due to omicron, I have not had to leave my baby, although WFH for two months without childcare was of course insanely hard. (My DH and I would take turns with the baby throughout the day, and she’s a good napper, so it was doable for a short stretch but of course suboptimal from a productivity perspective.)
Now we finally have a nanny, and I have started going in to the office a few days a week. I’m so relieved to finally get some uninterrupted work time, but I’m missing the baby soooo much. I look at pictures of her during conference calls. I keep texting my husband asking how the baby is doing (even though I know she is totally fine with very experienced nanny). I thought I would actually enjoy getting back to the office and being an adult again. I didn’t expect this to be so hard. Part of me just wants to throw in the towel and be home with the baby all day, but I’m the main breadwinner so that will never happen. I think hormones and biology are playing a big role here (and I’m still nursing), but I am a bit surprised by myself – I used to be all about my career and the job I love, but now all I want to do is snuggle the baby.
Does anyone have experience with the Davidson Young Scholars program? It looks like DD (5) qualifies based on the testing we did for school admissions. Curious if it’s worthwhile or just another token thing to have.
so i just met a new potential mom friend. she was super nice. somehow it came up in conversation that her husband is fairly conservative politically and is a Trump supporter, though she is not. (we live in a blue city in a red state). i have ZERO issue with Bush era republicans or people who generally have different ideas than i do, but I just can’t with Trump. He just seems like such a terrible terrible person and while I am not opposed to every single one of his political ideas, our country never should have had someone like him as president and I have trouble wrapping my head around the idea that you can say that you aren’t sexist, racist, etc. etc. and then vote for Trump. i don’t have any other friends who are Trump supporters, nor do I have any family who is. I can’t decide if I want to pursue this friendship or not. Thoughts?
I have two close friends and one of them is fading and I’m sad about it. I’ve done everything in my capacity to keep the friendship going and now I feel it’s time to let it go. I’m going to therapy later but just wanted to mourn to some internet strangers.
We just moved, and I’m having so much trouble focusing on work (I work from home)! There is still so much to unpack, and clean, and organize… Plus we have some work being done on parts of the house so there are a lot of distractions. I am considering going to a coffee shop to work, but I’m not sure if there are any spots nearby that are welcoming laptop-ers during COVID. Any other advice?
Parenting victory. We had my son’s friend over for a playdate as the friend’s parents needed to work late and it was so, so nice. I picked up the boys from school/nursery, my mom made mini pizzas so they could select their toppings, they sat on their own in the dining room “like grownups”, and I’ve convinced them cherry yoghurt is a “pudding”. Once they finished dinner, they played Lego for another hour until L got picked up. Meanwhile, we all had a civilized dinner and sat and chatted.
I’m solo parenting this week and started thinking this morning about my admittedly very subjective list of Least Annoying Kid Shows (munchkin is 4). Just for fun, thought I would share it here and would love to hear about whether I am missing anything good (or conversely, if you hate one of these shows – let out the vent). My criteria are not scientific, but generally “non annoying” means that there isn’t a song or character voice that makes me want to gouge my eyes out, there is arguably some valuable content in there, and it doesn’t center around the same villain making the SAME bad choices over and over again and being saved by the heroes without ever learning anything (I’m looking at you, Mayor Humdinger).
By platform:
Netflix: Waffles & Mochi, Ada Twist Scientist, Trash Truck, Gabby’s Dollhouse (although I wish the kid didn’t make me play the songs over and over again)
Amazon Prime: Molly of Denali, Paddington
Disney: Bluey (always Bluey, forever), maybe Winnie the Pooh
Apple TV: Stillwater
Who styled this model? The pants are clearly too small. They pull at the hips and crotch, and make her look like she has a lower belly pooch. Certainly doesn’t make me want to buy these
Has anyone been to a Beaches resort? Or other recs for a warm weather all-inclusive that’s good for little kids?