Washable Workwear Wednesday: Jamie Pant
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When I was browsing the J.Crew Factory site, I clicked the thumbnail for these pants that I thought were cute. As I was looking at the product page, I scrolled down to the reviews, and when one reviewer mentioned the elastic waist, the “cha-ching!” noise went off in my head. I didn’t even notice they had the elastic waist in the back, and now I think I’m sold. From the front, they lay nice and flat, and they look flattering and professional. All of my work tops/blazers would definitely cover the back waistband, so the elastic band would stay my secret. It’s my pet peeve when companies will do an elastic waist but then put a drawstring — hello, I’m trying to pass comfy pants off as work pants, and hiding a drawstring is not helping! With these, the nice flat front and even the crease down the leg are business in the front, comfort in the back. They are $46.50 and available in sizes 00–24. They also come in navy, black, and “marine salt.” Jamie Pant
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Sales of note for 4/24/25
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 7,710 new markdowns for women!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including 100s of new arrivals
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Eloquii – Spring Clearance: Up to 75% off + extra 50-60% off sale
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Up to 60% off sale styles + up to 50% off summer-ready styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100 + extra 20% off $125
- M.M.LaFleur – 3 pieces for $198. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off entire purchase, includes markdowns
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?
Anyone do Gymboree or My Gym or something like that with your kids? My 2 year old loves to run and climb and tumble and I love the idea of having somewhere she could do that safely. But it’s spendy ($75/month for one class/week) and we travel enough that between that and illness we’d probably miss at least one class per month. They let you make up classes if you give them advanced notice, but there is only one age-appropriate weekend class and I don’t see how we could make a weekday class (they’re all during the workday), so I doubt we would ever succeed in making it up. Curious to hear if anyone has done this and whether or not you felt it was worth it.
I just need to grump. I booked our regular sitter a month ago for a big event we have tickets for, with friends coming from out of town. Texted a few days ago to confirm and no response. Texted again and emailed and no response. I texted our backup sitter and no response. I guess I will be throwing it out to Next Door to find someone new, but our kid hates new people and I don’t love leaving him with someone new for 6-7 hours. (He is good after we leave by all accounts, and we pay above market rate because I hate having to find new people.) I haaaaate this part of parenting.
Any recommendations for nursing tanks and/or nursing bras for larger chested women? I am otherwise petite, so the S/M/L sizing of many brands leaves me with too loose a band and too low cut a tank. Any recommendations appreciated!
Our daycare sent around a flyer about signing up for music classes (for the infant class). They explained that once a week, a team comes to the infant room and sings songs with the babies and plays musical instruments. While they want everyone to sign up (and pay $40/month!) they will not exclude any kids from the activities. This seems weird to me. Any thoughts?
I’m taking a 3 hour flight with my 20 month old next week. He’s never flown and will have his own seat. Any suggestions of how to keep him entertained? Toys I can get on amazon? We’ll bring an ipad and headphones but he hasn’t liked the headphones when we try at home. It’s during his nap time so maybe he’ll sleep in the car seat but I want to be prepared in case he doesn’t. Thanks!
I just need to vent and send up the white flag for a moment. It is only January 15, and thus far: we have had a stomach virus go through the house (luckily my daughter and I just felt horrible while my son spent time actually vomiting), son had strep, found out that son had a nutritional deficiency as the result of his chronic illness, and last night the handle on the bathtub broke while a kid was in the bath. The result was that I could not turn the water off in the bath, so I had to turn the water off to the whole house. I am unexpectedly working from home while awaiting a plumber to come repair the issue. Luckily, I filled the coffee pot before bath last night. My mom is taking the kids on Friday night for a sleepover, and I cannot wait.
Does anyone have a good source for ordering a bunch of tutus for five year olds? We’re doing a ballet class birthday party and it was suggested as a good party favor (so they can also wear them). Not sure which of the many amazon choices to go for and wondering if anyone has shopped for something similar. Its a small group of five year olds. TIA!
I didn’t get a chance to ask on the meal planning thread yesterday but for those of you with older kids where many of your weeknights are spent shuffling kids to and fro for activities, what are your strategies for avoiding the drive thru for dinner? As our kids are starting to play more sports, practices are timed such that we leave straight from the office, pick them up and head to practice, and then by the time we get home, we really need to move immediately to getting ready for bed (they are in pre-K and 2nd so adequate sleep for them is still really important to me). Have you just embraced the drive thru? Do you bring food for them to eat in the car? I am transitioning to a WFH position, so I am hopeful I’ll be able to pack more dinners for them that they can eat in the car, but the hive always has such great tips.
Kiddo took a tumble in the garden at nursery today, splitting his lip and cutting nose. Apparently he’s fine, will likely use it as an opportunity to scam snacks and cuddles. They called my husband to tell him as he’ll have to sign an injury report which I’m taking as a win. Dad as the default parent!
I guess I just don’t get pants these days. These don’t look good to me at all. And I really could use some new pants.
At some point, fashion trends will turn back to things I like, right?
How often do your public schools have a 2 hour delay? Our district fully cancels only rarely but there have already been 7 “delayed start” days this school year, and we’re having a very mild winter with only one significant snowfall so far. Today it’s delayed for…fog, I guess? This just seems so crazy to me, since obviously people can drive/walk in fog and daycares and businesses do not operate on a two hour delay. I know ultimately I have to deal with this, even if it’s very abnormal, but I’m just curious if other school districts delay this much.
Thank you for the good advice regarding finding a government job.
Following on the idea that I need a new job, do any of you have success stories about coping with a job that you hate. I am miserable at work and need to be an adult and stick to it until I find something better. The problem is that I wake up every day in a bad mood and therefore I cannot be the calm and caring mother I want to be for my child. I’m constantly tense and feel guilty for my bad career choices. I know these are “third world people problems” but still I’m turning into a monster because of the frustrations at work. I can cope with the work itself (which I dislike but it’s fine); however I work with horrible people (gossip, backstabbing, no manners, playing games behind the scenes etc). Me and colleague constantly feel under attack and that we will get fired.