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 12/30:

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

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
• AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
• Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 40% off + additional 30% off sale styles
• Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
• Boden – Sale, up to 60% — 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 – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
• 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!
• Hannah Andersson – The Twice-a-Year Big Hanna Sale: Up to 60% off (even new arrivals on sale!)
• J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
• L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
• M.M.LaFleur – Flash sale, extra 30% off
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
• Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale, extra 40% off markdowns, and daily Red Door Deals starting at $19.50

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?