Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Shrunken Simone’ Cardigan
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The below content is about the 2012 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Nordstrom's Half-Yearly Sale has officially begun — I'll be doing a fuller report later today, but for today's TPS I really like this Tory Burch classic, the “shrunken Simone” cardigan.
I've admired the Simone cardigan almost since beginning the blog, and season after season it returns, maybe in a slightly new iteration (such as the “shrunken” look here). I think it looks like the perfect cotton cardigan for summer, and the Half-Yearly Sale is a great time to pick it up at 33% off.
Was $225, now marked to $149.90 — available in 6 colors but sizes are going fast! Tory Burch ‘Shrunken Simone' Cardigan
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Update: We're adding this cardigan to our Workwear Hall of Fame because it's a CLASSIC — it keeps coming out in more colors and getting rave reviews. Nordstrom has the most options, but you can also find the sweater at Bloomingdale's, Saks, Tory Burch, and beyond.
Hunting for the latest and greatest sweater blazers and structured cardigans? These are some of our favorites:
Some of our favorite sweater blazers as of 2026 include M.M.LaFleur (the OG, the jardigan!), L'Agence, J.Crew, Modern Citizen, and Jenni Kayne. For budget options check J.Crew Factory and this great option from T. Tahari.
Hunting for the best sweater jackets for plus sizes? Some of our favorites of 2026 include these options in sizes 1X-3X: J.Crew Factory, Quince, J.Crew, Nic & Zoe, and Lands' End. (I don't know this brand, but this $40 option is available up to size 6X.)
Sales of note for 6/5:
- Nordstrom – Designer clearance up to 40% off!
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your purchase
- AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
- Boden – 15% off new women's wear styles with code
- J.Crew – 30% off full price styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + 40-60% off everything else
- Loft – 55% off everything + free shipping (and 6/5 only: $10 tanks)
- M.M.LaFleur– Up to 70% off, plus new styles added! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
- Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – 6/5 only: $50 off every $200 (plus, $99 dresses)
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
