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Thursday’s TPS Report: Short-Sleeve Dress with Pleat Front

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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Reader B wrote in, gushing about this cute dress from DKNYC:
I am not normally one to recommend something to strangers, but I think this would be so perfect for your readers – it's like the holy grail of summer work dresses – that I had to email. It does not look like all that much on the hanger or even on the model, but it's perfect in so many ways: it has sleeves and a work appropriate neckline, it's incredibly flattering on, it's machine washable, it feels really great on and it virtually does not wrinkle, oh, and it's on sale and also comes in plus sizes. I actually bought it in both colors! The red is great true red, perfectly bright for summer. The fabric is light-weight but substantial. It does not cling but is tailored just right. It is polyester, but the nice kind. Normally I am a snob about that sort of thing, but the fabric here feels truly great. Oh, and the compliments — I feel like a billion bucks whenever I wear either one! For the record, as far as fit goes, I am a curvy hourglass, usually between sizes 6 and 8 in dresses, and the 6 fits like it was made for me. The slight pleats are a great little touch and do a great job of adding interest while also hiding a less than perfect stomach. For your plus size readers, I am sure this dress would be a great find, too. It just works on so many levels!
Wow! I normally try to edit a bit, but when someone is that excited about a dress that, indeed, is really reasonably priced, you have to share the excitement! The dress is currently available in black and red at 6pm for $69-$89 (in a broad range of sizes, too). DKNYC – S/S Dress w/ Pleat Front (Salsa) – Apparel Seen a great piece you'd like to recommend? Please e-mail tps@corporette.com. (L-2)

Sales of note for 7/3/25:

  • Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
  • Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
  • Athleta – Last Chance Semi-Annual Sale – Up to 70% off + Extra 30% Off (cute gym bag!)
  • Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
  • Boden – Final call sale, up to 60% off + extra 10%
  • Eloquii – Flash sale, extra 60% off all sale
  • J.Crew – End of season sale, up to extra 70% off sale styles with code
  • J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
  • M.M.LaFleur – Sale on sale! Extra 25% on already discounted merchandise! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
  • Rothy's – Up to 50% off seasonal faves, plus new penny loafers and slingbacks
  • Spanx – End of season sale, get an extra 30% off sale styles
  • Talbots – 40% off your entire purchase, + free shipping on $150+

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