Budget Thursday: Washable Forever Scallop Crew-Neck Sweater
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I really like this sweater with a fun scalloped neck detail. I like that the body and sleeves of the sweater do not have any pattern or embellishments and that it is offered in several colors. The shape itself is also classic, without drop shoulders or crazy sleeves, and it’s longer in length. I like how the scalloped neck has a contrasting color on the edges to draw attention to the face. While I am talking about sweaters, I’m going to ask you a serious question that I’ve been pondering: Does anyone in real life tuck their sweaters into pants or do the fashion blogger thing where you tuck just the front edge of a sweater into your jeans?
I’d love to know if people are pulling off this look in real life or if it’s just done for photo styling. This sweater is available at Banana Republic Factory for $24.99–$34.98, depending on color. Washable Forever Scallop Crew-Neck Sweater
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Sales of note for 9.10.24
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; up to 50% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off wear-to-work styles; extra 30% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off everything; extra 60% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 30% off full-price styles
- Loft – Extra 40% off sale styles
- Talbots – BOGO 50% everything, includes markdowns
- Target – Car-seat trade-in event through 9/28 — bring in an old car seat to get a 20% discount on other baby/toddler stuff.
- Zappos – 26,000+ women’s sale items! (check out these reader-favorite workwear brands on sale, and some of our favorite kids’ shoe brands on sale)
Kid/Family Sales
- Carter’s – Birthday sale, 40-50% off & extra 20% off select styles
- Hanna Andersson – Up to 50% off all baby; up to 40% off all Halloween
- J.Crew Crewcuts – Extra 30% off sale styles
- Old Navy – 40% off everything
- Target – BOGO 25% off select haircare, up to 25% off floor care items; up to 30% off indoor furniture up to 20% off TVs
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