Washable Workwear Wednesday: Washable Wool Collarless Blazer
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I usually don’t think of Lands’ End for workwear, but maybe I should.
I love wool, but not the upkeep. Through some miracle of fabric technology, this modern wool-blend blazer is completely machine washable. This versatile, button-less, no-lapel blazer goes straight from boardroom to dinner. It even has a little stretch for comfort.
This Washable Wool Collarless Blazer is on sale for $123.16 (was $175.95) and is available in light charcoal and true navy. It comes in sizes 2–18, petite, tall, and plus sizes (true navy only).
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 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
My husband’s sister is pregnant! We’re SO excited to have a niece or nephew. Any recent baby gear favorites? I have kids, but they’re in elementary school.
Also does anyone have tips on fostering a cousin connection when there’s a large age gap? My SIL’s kid(s) will be my kids’ only biological cousins, but there’s an 8+ year age difference. Is it really naive to think they could have a close relationship as adults?
My husband and I used to divide pick up and drop off from daycare 50/50, but he’s been unemployed for a few months now so he does both. I did pick up randomly one day last week and noticed that there were all kinds of sign-up sheets and notes about teacher appreciation, class parties, etc. that we didn’t get by email/home in the backpack. Since I’ve basically ceded daycare responsibilities to DH, I guess these are his choice to ignore? It does also seem weird that the school doesn’t tell us anything except through sheets of paper taped to the classroom door, since pick up and drop off can be hectic. I’m inclined to shrug and move on, what do you all think?
Does anyone know which stores in the US might sell Twin XL beds? We’re upgrading to a big kid bed but all the nicer beds seems to only come in twin size. I’ll probably end up getting a basic frame and a twin headboard, which is fine, but wondering if there are any stores I should check.
Crosspost. Warning: medical detail.
I’m 34 and in the last year, I’ve noticed a few menstrual cycles where my period seems to start on schedule (very light), but then essentially stop for about two days before restarting with a more normal flow. I’m not sure how to count the first day, which matters now that I’m trying to get pregnant. I used to be super, super regular and the testing I’ve had done doesn’t reveal any issues, although I’m getting a second opinion re: PCOS since I do have ovarian cysts and the last NP I saw gave me wholly inaccurate information about it – not sure I can trust her take on things. Anyway, if any of you have experienced this, what’s the first day of your period – the super light spotting day at the very beginning, or the “real” period a day or two later that’s a normal flow? I want to make sure I don’t miss the window for ovulation just because I miscount. I’ll also consider ovulation sticks – I know it’s not a science. TIA!
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Hi hive! I need a mother’s day gift idea. My husband and I have been trying to figure one out for his mom and I thought I’d ask here, since you all have the best ideas. My MIL is taking my daughter camping with her girl scout troop and I was hoping to get some gear or something as her gift. MIL is super excited, loves to camp and loves the girl scouts. Matching shirts? Thank you for your help!
Can we talk Mother’s Day? What are you all doing? My sister decided to host a small gathering, so we’ll do that. And I really want to take a family bike ride on the trails, which one of my kids will love and the other will not be enthusiastic about. I’ve decided that low-key, but something slightly different than the norm, is what I want this year. And for my kids to not bicker, but that might be asking for too much.
Exciting choice: After years under a micromanaging boss and feeling stagnant, I have been actively interviewing. In my current role, there is a particular type of transactional and contract work that I truly enjoy. I have also frequently offered legal advice on the operational side of the business, and I enjoy providing legal advice on business issues and being part of the solution.
I now have two very different options: (1) Established and well respected company where I would focus on the contractual and transactional work that I enjoy. This is an opportunity to further specialize in this area with a company that is at the front of this type of work. This is a large company with established policies, procedures, and comes with the attendant bureaucracy. In this role, my boss would be a mom with young kids and she actively pursues her own hobbies; she reports to the GC of this very large company. This is a largely transactional practice, so long hours when the deals close. My boss would be based in Europe, and the US team is all over the east coast. The team is casual and generally polite. (2) PE backed 5 year old spin off from an established company. I would report directly to the GC and would do a bit of M&A, litigation, operational, etc. Very little, if any, hierarchy, so access to leadership. This company is in growth mode – to huge success. I would get a ton of experience and have the opportunity to take ownership of certain topics/areas/deals, but the culture is very intense and bottom line driven. Leadership feels finance bro to me. All of the leadership is either in NYC or its immediate surroundings or travels to NYC once per month.
Both are based in NYC. Option 1 would be travel to NYC maybe once per quarter. Option 2 would encourage me to be in NYC as much as possible.
I’m leaning toward option 1 because I truly do enjoy the work and value the history of the company. I am hesitant to join a PE backed company and am not after a super intense culture, though it does sound interesting and potentially fun. Thoughts?
Can I share a mom win? We’re in Italy and accidentally wandered into a Michelin starred restaurant with our picky, extremely high energy 5 year old tonight and she did SO WELL. We ate outdoors, so it wasn’t like she had to be perfectly quiet, but she sat in her chair for a two hour multi-course meal which is so not typical for her. She even tried new foods (arancini, burrata and chocolate mousse, so not exactly veggies but still…this is a kid who eats approx. 10 foods at home). It was by far the nicest meal my husband and I have had since becoming parents, since we don’t live in a town with fancy restaurants and have not traveled much without our kid.