Washable Workwear Wednesday: The Greenwich Blazer in Glen Check
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There are some fabrics and patterns that put me in the mood for fall — soft flannel, nubby corduroy, and of course, plaids and checks!
This Glen check blazer from Ann Taylor will autumn-ify your wardrobe. This tailored blazer has all the traditional features (notched lapel, two-button front, flap pockets), but is completely machine washable. The neutral color and pattern play well with anything from dress slacks to your favorite jeans. Add the matching pants for a fun suit.
The Greenwich Blazer in Glen Check is $198 (Ann Taylor often runs sales or provides coupon codes, so check often!). It’s available in 00–18 as well as petite sizes.
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+
I’m traveling to Charlottesville, VA in October and looking for a babysitter. Any thoughts on where to find one? Any local Charlottesville people who know of nanny services I could call etc? TIA!
My 4.5 year old doesn’t like loud noises (e.g. pressure cooker, blender) except for the TV of course, complains often of things “that light is too bright!”, “My leg hurts!”. Is this standard behavior or a yellow flag for minor sensory stuff? He’s also a bit of a whiner (ugh) so I’m not sure if this is part and parcel of that behavior.
Help! Where do I find non-painful shoes for a toddler boy to wear with a ring-bearer suit? He has very wide feet and a very low tolerance for any kind of pinching.
My friend recently found out that her husband took out a $150k loan and used it on a risky investment. It seems like he lost everything. Understandably, my friend is furious, especially since this not the first time he has done something like this. Apparently she already was responsible for all the accounts, but this still happened.
She seems to think that divorce in name only is the answer – she reasons that at least she will not be responsible for future financial losses. However, she envisions him still living in their family home with her and their two young children.
I’m trying to figure out how to support my friend without getting too entangled. We also regularly hang out with their family. To me there are two issues here a) financial loss of $150k and b) trust issues with husband doing something behind her back. I can totally understand if she wants to divorce, but I’m worried that even if she divorces she’ll still basically be on the hook since she’ll be supporting her husband and kids if they live in the same house.
Thoughts on how to manage this or what her next steps should be? Anyone aware of a) how debts are split in MA upon divorce and b) good divorce attorneys in greater Boston?
Any ideas for relatively high-fat baked goods/snacks? Either pre-made or recipes. My 4yo seems to be in a much better mood when he gets some fat in him (though he would love to live off of goldfish alone). I make the “superhero muffins” a lot but need to rotate some other things in.
Any advice on waking my 3 year old up earlier in the mornings? Now that I have to go back to my office in-person, we need to get out of the house about 45 minutes earlier in the morning in order for me to be on time. My kid has been really unhappy with being woken up earlier (around 7, he used to get to sleep in until 7:45-8 ish). I’ve been trying to put him to bed slightly earlier, but he’s just chatted with his stuffed animals for a while rather than falling asleep earlier.
Favorite maternity brands or specific clothes? Last time I was pregnant it was the beginning of the pandemic and I somehow survived off of leggings and big shirts. I also never got very big so got away with wearing non maternity clothes for a longgg time. I’m only 5 months and as big as I was at 40 weeks the last time (carried super small).
I go in occasionally for work and office is casual/business casual (jeans OK) and I have a few court appearances before I deliver (where I plan on wearing the same thing each time). Seraphine, pea in the pod, what else am I missing? Im in NYC if that matters.
I posted this on the main board but my comments take forever to go through there. I’m feeling guilty about giving my notice because it will further burden my already overburdened coworkers, whom I really like a lot. I’ll be doubling my salary and eliminating my long commute. Work will be less stressful and the additional time at home will be good for me and my family. We have had a LOT of turnover lately due to our abysmally low salaries. I know it’s management’s problem to solve but I still feel guilty.
Bereavement Leave — how long did you take/would you give?
My beloved nanny – who is dependable and a wonderful part of our family – lost her father over the weekend. We gave her the week off prior to his death, and are giving her this week off as well. Should we give more time? He was sick for a very long time, and she was assisting in supporting his care in her home country. We also helped her to fly home so that she was able to be with him and her family without jeopardizing the financial support she was providing the family. I know she is having a really hard time, but I’m not really sure what the right thing to do is. I’m leaning toward having her come back as planned next (unless she requests more time), and then see how she seems to be doing.
Little Pogo at Kinder update: He has been bringing his doll (lovey/comfort item) and keeping her in the very bottom of his bag since they technically aren’t allowed to bring stuffies to school. But, he told me, “Even if I can’t take Baby out, when I go near my cubby I feel her love and I’m not sad.” 😭
Would you intervene in sibling arguments in this scenario. Twin A has started to say to Twin B that she won’t/will play with her on the playground at school (this is their first year in separate classes, but have joint recess) if you do/don’t do X. When X is something like giving a toy i try to stay out of it, but lately Twin A seems to think she is helping me and X is things like trying to get Twin B to take medicine when sick, or trying to get Twin B to stop clinging onto me when I’m trying to leave for work, etc. lots of things that have nothing to do with Twin A at all. In these latter scenarios it feels like Twin A shouldn’t be involved at all and I’ve been trying to figure out what to say. Thoughts?
Any suggestions for helping a kid learn their 6, 7 and 8s multiplication facts?
My 5 year old gets terrible blisters on the backs of her heels from Crocs (both in current size and going up a size). We’re in the South, so we have a few weeks of warmer weather. Anyone know of an alternative to Crocs that might work? Ideally a slip on and breathable/can be worn without socks.