Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Tailored Double-Breasted Blazer in Tweed
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Looking to brighten your winter wardrobe? Try this winter-white tweed blazer.
This double-breasted blazer has a slightly tailored fit and hits at the hip. The dashed windowpane pattern works with a wide range of wardrobe staples ranging from denim to silk shells. Find yourself reaching for it daily? No problem, because it’s machine washable.
Ann Taylor’s double-breasted blazer is on sale for $156 and comes in sizes 00 to 20/22 as well as petites.
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
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