Weekend Open Thread

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A genuine suede moto jacket for under $200? Yes please!

I love wearing a leather or suede moto jacket over a sheath dress for a slightly edgy office look. This jacket features an oversized notch collar, zipped cuffs, and an asymmetrical front zipper. The cropped cut works equally well with dresses and higher-waisted pants. It will go from desk, to dinner, and straight into the weekend.

Blank NYC’s Suede Moto Jacket is $197.95 at Zappos. It’s available in sizes XS–L and comes in eight colors. Chocolate truffle is even on sale for $111.80 (lucky sizes only)!

If genuine suede is not your thing, there are lots of great faux options, including this one from Levi’s (it’s even water repellent!) for $88 at Nordstrom (sizes 1X–3X) and $79.99 at Zappos (XS–XL).

Sales of note for 9/23/25

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

• Ann Taylor – 30% off tops and sweaters
• Banana Republic Factory – 40% off everything + extra 15% off
• Eloquii – 50% off select styles with code
• J.Crew – Extra 30% off sale styles, plus up to 50% off layers they love
• J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Nordstrom – Fall savings event! Also get 15% off select beauty items and 6x points on beauty.
• Talbots – Anniversary event! 25% off entire purchase, plus fresh fall classics from $34.50

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?