Weekend Open Thread

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A navy blue clip-on umbrella

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I have a west-facing balcony that gets loads of afternoon sun. I’ve been searching for something that will give me a little shade, and this clip-on umbrella might be the solution I’m searching for.

This durable umbrella offers UPF 50+ protection from the sun. The four-way, 360-degree swivel and two push-button hinges allow you to adjust it to almost any position. When opened, the XL size measures 43 x 44 inches, but it folds down into a compact carrying case and weighs under two pounds.

I can see clamping this onto my deck chair or balcony so I can spend time there without roasting.

Sport-Brella’s Versa-Brella is available at Amazon in several colors/patterns for under $30. It also comes in a smaller regular size and with a backpack chair. 

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Sales of note for 5/8/25

(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)

  • Nordstrom – Up to 50% off select styles + 15% off fragrance (exclusions apply; ends 5/11) + give $150 in gift cards, earn a $25 promo card (ends 5/13)
  • Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 40% off sale
  • Banana Republic Factory – 40-60% everything + extra 25% off
  • Eloquii – $25+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
  • J.Crew – Up to 50% off must-have styles + extra 50% off select sale styles
  • J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything + extra 50% off clearance
  • M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
  • Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
  • Talbots – 25% off all tops, pants, jeans, and shorts + 25% off all markdowns