Washable Wednesday: Perfect Form Ponte Burgundy Jacket
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Happy hump day! This gorgeous burgundy blazer is ponte lined with satin, all of which tells you it’s going to be stretchy, machine washable, and generally pretty sturdy. I like the ruffle at the collar and the half-belt details at the back. It’s available in regular and petites at White House | Black Market for $150. Perfect Form Ponte Burgundy Jacket
P.S.: here’s a $29 option (which also comes in sizes up to XXL).
P.P.S.: I just noticed that last week’s Washable Wednesday option is also available at Lord & Taylor in black and blue, for $64 (not counting their coupon codes), in sizes 0-16.
Sales of note for 1/27:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – 800+ new women’s markdowns!
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your full-price purchase + extra 60% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off + extra 20% off
- Brooks Brothers – Clearance up to 70% off
- Express – $40 off $120, $75 off $200, $100 off $250 with code
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 70% off clearance (ends 1/27) + 50-60% off hundreds of styles
- Lo & Sons – Winter sale, up to 50% off (ends 1/31) — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Neiman Marcus – Up to $250 off + up to 70% off select sale styles
- Talbots – Extra 70% off select winter markdowns + extra 60% off all other markdowns (both end midnight 1/27)
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?

Aargh, this jacket would look SO much better with the print dress I’m wearing today than the boring navy cardigan I have on!
No opinions or experience with a doula, but as with all things parenting my advice is: you do you. Don’t worry about it feeling high maintenance or not! If it makes you more comfortable and you can find someone you like, go for it.
Edited: this was meant as a reply to Famouscait.
Has anyone out there used a doula for labor and delivery? It’s something I’ve just started looking into, and would have to pay for out of pocket if I hired someone. Honestly, it feels a bit high-maintenance to me, but the one friend I have who used a doula can’t speak highly enough about the experience. I’ll be delivering in a hospital with a midwife, if that matters (a doctor only comes into the picture if something goes astray).