Washable Workwear Wednesday: V-Neck Blouse
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We’re featuring the white dotted version of this simple, V-neck blouse from H&M, but it also comes in red and black — and if you zoom in on black you can see some nice seaming details on the shoulder. This great, classic blouse is machine washable, and it’s part of H&M Conscious (although I’m not sure what aspect of it makes it more sustainable). FYI, as I’ve noted before, if your kids need organic cotton undies or anything like that, the H&M Conscious line is affordable and generally great. This top is $25 at H&M in sizes 2-16. V-Neck Blouse
Here’s a plus-size option (unfortunately not labeled machine washable — but it is “dry clean” and not “dry clean only“).
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Sales of note for 12.10
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Beauty deals on skincare (ends 12/14) including La Mer, Kate Somerville, Dior, Sunday Riley, Dyson, and gift sets — the deals include reader favorite lip balms Dior Addict, NARS Afterglow, and Clinique’s Black Honey, as well as Too Faced mascara and Sunday Riley’s Good Genes.
- Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, up to 50% off outerwear
- Banana Republic Factory – 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale + extra 25% off 2+ items
- J.Crew – Up to 60% off everything, with 40% off their newest styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
- Macy’s – 15% off beauty, including Tarte, Clinique, Dior and gift sets
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
- Talbots – 50% off everything + extra 25% off when you buy 3+ styles
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?
I’ll repost in the morning but wanted to get it out there. Six months after being done nursing (actually, exclusively pumping) I’ve come to terms with my floppy-dog-ear boobs. The question is, how do I find a bra that makes my clothes fit? I got measured at Nordstrom and “diagnosed” with a near-impossible size (30dd). None of their bras fit (the fitter only found three of that size in the whole store). I ordered some online and none fit either, some cups were huge, most others very high for my frame (5’1, protruding sternum) and landed above my collarbone. I’m back to wearing sports bras under my work clothes and feel sad. Pre-preg I was a 32c but feel like I have a much flatter chest now and the old bras don’t fit at all. Do I need to get resized again? Where? Or is there some solution I’m overlooking? Is there some sort of “universal” bra I can buy in the meantime nicer than sports bras? Or, do I need to embrace feminism and my new natural shape?
I just got an email that Costco is carrying maternity clothing now. I have never bought clothing there but definitely would have tried maternity clothes, since the fit is all over the place and Costco has the best return policy!
Diaper changing tips for a 17 month old who HATES changes? Kiddo’s totally fine at daycare, but at home can be a nightmare. I often do standing changes, which mostly work (though occasionally end with pee on the floor like this morning…), but there are times when it’s just not an option. I’ve tried distraction with books (used to work great), toys, whatever kiddo happens to be playing with/holding when it’s time for a change. Sometimes it works, but sometimes it doesn’t and then it’s just awful. This morning’s second change involved kiddo taking a header right into the wall among other things. We change on the floor, which is definitely safer given everything that’s going on, but maybe also making things harder because getting up, trying to get into my lap, etc., are all realistic options. On the plus side, I can’t wait to potty train, so there’s that.
Baby sunglasses recommendations? We’re talking about a child under 1. I’ve heard about Banz and Babiators –
any firsthand recs? Thanks.
We co-sleep and I have decided I need to wake up before my kid wakes up. I think I want a vibrating watch alarm that will not wake up kiddo. Does anyone have one they particularly like? Are fitness trackers my best bet or is there a more reliable/less expensive option?
Looking for help phrasing a response that is not me totally blowing up: I am a member of my Church’s Vestry. For a bit of context: Sunday School happens during the service and parents volunteer to teach. Our education director (a paid position) who wrote out each lesson plan, bought materials and coordinated amongst the parents recently moved on to further her career. The decision was made to move to a “co-op” model for Sunday School by the “Education Committee,” which is comprised of two parents, the rector and the out-going education director.
One of the Vestry’s foci this year is on “in reach,” taking care of the members of our parish, and we have a meeting next week to specifically discuss this. At our last Vestry meeting, I said that given the shifting dynamic in the education program, I thought we needed to be cognizant of the message we are sending to the families in the parish. The response was that our church is welcoming to young families but that they don’t contribute enough, financially, time-commitment wise or serving on committees, etc. I responded in the moment and emailed our rector about this last night.
The email basically said that the conversations about commitments and finance do not recognize the modern reality of young families: between work that extends beyond the “work day,” paying for our own educations, childcare (that is easily double our mortgage), saving for retirement, being at the peak of financial and career demands, and the extra-curricular commitments of our children there is no more time or money to give. In addition, when parents alone are asked to pay for and staff the education program, Church is not filling our “empty wells” but giving more of ourselves. And it is all to easy to walk away from the Church.
I received a response late at night from our rector that said: I see your point about the finances. However, your concerns are not part of in-reach and need to be brought up “later.” The response validated my points and felt like being told to “pipe down.” How would you respond?
We’re all going out to brunch together.
Piggybacking on the post above – If you live in town with both grandmothers, how do you balance mother’s day? I made a point to plan something with my mom and something with my MIL, but what about for me? I feel silly and petty saying this, but all I want for mother’s day is to not have to juggle family like we do for every other holiday!
I need more tops like this — something fairly basic, but with a little something to make it special. I also highly recommend H&M’s basic tees for kids. The fabric is super soft, washes well, and inexpensive enough that I don’t get upset if they get stained at daycare.
Has anyone seen this viral post going around FB? It really annoys me. I hate the implication that moms are just so sacrificial that they truly mean it when they say they want nothing. And never ever would this post go around on fathers day. Yes, of course parents want their kids to be happy and fulfilled, but to this seems to imply that moms are bad parents for wanting explicit recognition of their efforts. Am I just being crabby from lack of sleep, or does it bother anyone else too?
The post:
“Every year ( well, maybe not every year) my children ask me the same question. After thinking about it, I decided I’d give them my real answer:
What do I want for Mother’s Day? I want you. I want you to keep coming around, I want you to bring your kids around more, I want you to ask me questions, ask my advice, tell me your problems, ask for my opinion, ask for my help. I want you to come over and rant about your problems, rant about life, whatever. Tell me about your job, your worries, your kids, your fur babies. I want you to continue sharing your life with me. Come over and laugh with me, or laugh at me, I don’t care. Hearing you laugh is music to me.
I spent the better part of my life raising you the best way I knew how. Now, give me time to sit back and admire my work.
Raid my refrigerator, help yourself, I really don’t mind. In fact, I wouldn’t want it any other way.
I want you to spend your money making a better life for you and your family, I have the things I need. I want to see you happy and healthy. When you ask me what I want for Mother’s Day, I say “nothing” because you’ve already been giving me my gift all year. I want you.”