Washable Workwear Wednesday: Vienna Turtleneck
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Since we’re well into the first week of October, I can start wearing turtlenecks, right?
I have a lot of form-fitting layering turtleneck, so this relaxed-fit one from Grey State will be a great addition to my wardrobe. It features elongated cuffs and romantic shirred sleeves. It’s made from a soft viscose/cotton/spandex blend that holds its shape and is wrinkle-resistant.
This is the perfect dress-up/dress-down item for fall. Add a pair of dress slacks or a pencil skirt and you have an easy, work-friendly outfit.
The Vienna Turtleneck is $88 and comes in “deep black” and “prosecco” (pictured). It’s available in sizes 0/XS to 4/XL.
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 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — 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 – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- 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! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
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 2 year old has decided that he wants to sleep on the floor. I figured maybe it was a sign to convert his crib to a toddler bed, which we did. He likes climbing in and out of it but is still a firmly committed floor sleeper. Is this a common phase? I don’t really care that he’s doing it but it seems so uncomfortable.
I’m having friends over and the six kids will range from 3.5 to 7.5. Any suggestions for activities or games to entertain the age 3-7 kids?
WWYD – should i just give up on having a non-family birthday party for my soon-to-be 2-year-old’s November birthday? We’re in the Pacific Northwest so there’s a very high chance it’ll be cold and rainy on whatever day I chose so outside is probably just not fun for anyone, and I’m not sure people are going to want to do inside or if it’s responsible. There’s a neighborhood play space with a big ‘gross motor’ play area I could rent that would allow us to spread out more than my house, but is it just a bad idea?
I posted a while back asking about booster seats for three elementary school-aged brothers we’re adopting. We don’t have any kids, and we’ll be getting the boys in about a month, and I’m kinda starting to freak out haha! Can you tell me what things I’d need for them that I haven’t thought of yet?
Their rooms are done – they have sheets and blankets and towels. They each have a stuffed animal. We have lots of books for them and a cozy reading corner. Lots of crayons and coloring books since two are big artists. (I was waiting to buy more supplies until I learn more about what they like.) Grandparents are buying them bikes for Christmas, and we plan to get a little ropes course thing and a trampoline. We have some legos and board games – ditto on waiting to get to know them before buying more. Tons of clothes, though no PJs, underwear or socks yet since that seemed so intimate I needed to wait (but what am I waiting for?).
We have a pediatrician and I’ve talked to their school. I bought all their school supplies when the lists came out this summer (they’ll start with the new semester in January).
What am I missing? What should we have but I haven’t thought of?
Kids have Thanksgiving and Christmas adjacent birthdays. DH’s side of the family is big on gift-giving. I know the request for what to get is coming soon given supply chain issues.
Any ideas? Kids will be 1 and 4. I don’t think college donations will happen as that side of the family likes to give something tangible. We have plenty of books (plus we go to the library regularly), and I don’t like too many “big” toys/clutter. We’re already members at a museum, and I don’t want another membership. Older kid will need clothes but other than that…I’m stumped.
What is etiquette on preschool fundraisers? This is my first and she’s been a student there for 3 weeks. I’m not slinging pies. They’re trying to raise “at least $500.” I would happily write check for the whole dang thing. Experienced moms, what do I do?
Consider working for yourself, possibly as more of a contract attorney to other attorneys. You could do some networking to gauge who in your area might give you work. This may not work if you need a steady income or benefits, but it is the best way to set your own hours. Also, if you will have to get a new job anyway, don’t be afraid to throw an ultimatum at your current boss. They may let you work remote. Of course, have a Plan B for your transition if the ultimatum fails and you have to quit.
Melissa and Doug Make a Face Sticker Pad
The DK Ultimate Sticker books
Melissa and Doug Puffy Sticker Activity Books (reusable)
I know lots of people are looking for this dream setup, but any suggestions for work-at-home attorney jobs? I’ve primarily worked for the federal government doing ethics, FOIA, and decision writing. I moved during the pandemic due to childcare issues and may need to find a new job when my boss calls people back to the office. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Does anyone have specific workbook/coloring book/sticker book recommendations for an (average, non-genius) 5yo? They do not have to be at all educational. Ideally something that doesn’t require reading — I have really fond memories of the “Anti Coloring Book” as a kid but it requires literacy, as do many of the (honestly kind of boring) workbooks designed for kids. I feel like there are a kabillion options and I have no idea what she will actually enjoy. Asking because she found an old Pre-K workbook recently that I got at the beginning of the pandemic and was into it but I didn’t love having to read her the instructions for each page (e.g. “find the matching whatever”).
bday gift for a 2 year old boy who is child number 3. any ideas?
recs for storing kid outdoor toys? do people keep them in the garage? in a bin outside? moving to a house for the first time and have never had a backyard or garage
Nursing question :) DS #2 is 9 months. I only nurse AM/PM. PM he…barely nurses. Like 3 seconds each side. I usually top him off with 2 oz of formula in a bottle which he guzzles down, maybe even wants more. I’m not worried about supply or anything at this point, whatever happens, happens.
Is it possible to ONLY nurse in the AM, and wean the PM feeds? Selfishly, I’m going on a girls trip this weekend so this will also make pumping even simpler while away…
Another scheduling question, our preschool suggested that it would be confusing for our 3 yo to sometimes get picked up at 3 and sometimes at 5. I am planning on going part time soon and want the option to have care till 5 if I need it (I expect it will be about 50/50 where she stays till 5). I could try to frontload work in the week so it’s more like MT till 5, WThF till 3, would that help with consistency? I just really don’t want to commit to 5 or 3 every single day and unfortunately I can’t just take off full days every week without care.
I just wanted to thank everyone who provided me with some needed words of wisdom a few weeks ago regarding breastfeeding and weaning. The short version is that my daughter will be turning 1 this month and my milk supply starting tanking when I got my period back ~ 2 months ago, and so I was looking for advice on how to build it back up so that I didn’t have to deplete the stash of milk that I have frozen for post-weaning. I got a lot of very kind reality checks, encouraging me to stop stressing about it, dip into the freezer as needed, and enjoy these last few weeks of nursing.
You were all so right. I turned off my anxiety that day and have really enjoyed not feeling frantic about how many ounces I’m producing or freezing, and just focusing on the lovely journey it’s been and how grateful I am to my body (and to hers) for making this possible. And I absolutely wouldn’t have gotten to that mental space on my own without the (needed) reality checks you all provided, so THANK YOU. This is a good community.