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Weekly News Update:

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  • Insider talked to woman lawyers about how it's hard to win when it comes to professional dress codes.
  • The Lily shared that a Latina neurology resident, Dr. Shari Dunaway, was docked points for wearing hoop earrings during a practical exam, which inspired the hashtag #BigHoopEnergy.
  • BBC News reported that Canada Goose will end its use of fur by the end of 2022, while Reuters noted that Neiman Marcus will close its fur salons and become fur-free by early 2023.
  • Fashionista noted that the U.S. Olympic team will be wearing underwear, pajamas, and loungewear from Kim Kardashian's Skims brand.
  • Lifehacker explained how to recharge after quitting a job you hate.
  • Above the Law announced the ninth ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings (email address required for access).
  • The Cut explained what revenge bedtime procrastination is — and how to prevent it.
  • Allure reported that Pinterest has banned weight-loss ads.
  • Bitch looked at the new anthology We Are the Baby-Sitters Club: Essays and Artwork from Grown-Up Readers.
  • Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Onion, with “Nation Resolves Not To Forget Lessons Of Corpid-19.”

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Sales of note for 10/12

  • Ann Taylor – Flash Sale: 40% off full-price purchase + 60% off sale styles
  • J.Crew – Friends & Family Event, 30% off for loyalty members (ends 10/12)
  • J.Crew Factory – 50% off at stores and sitewide, 20% off $150+
  • Lo & Sons – Fall Sale: Up to 40% off
  • M.M.LaFleur – Fall Refresh Event, up to 25% off (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
  • Nordstrom – 6,200+ new markdowns for women (Also, weirdly, they have the Fall 2026 Chanel collection, which I feel like is a first for them, but it's like a catalog for you to call for an appointment… very strange.)
  • Nordstrom Rack – Extra 25% off select denim (ends 10/12) + up to 50% off DV by Dolce Vita and more
  • Old Navy – 40% off everything (ends 10/12). Also, the Old Navy x Altuzarra collab is here! All sizes (up to 4X!) of the blazer in the collab is still available.
  • Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off your entire purchase
  • Theory – End of season sale is on with extra savings (new prices are marked)

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