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 7/29/25

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

• Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here’s our roundup! (ends 8/3)
• Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
• J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that

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?