Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Cap-Sleeve Side-Ruched T-Shirt
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Target has had a bunch of great work T-shirts recently, but this cap-sleeve version is one of my most recent favorites. The seafoam green color looks beautifully summery, and the slightly stretchy fabric seems like it would be really comfortable for a long day at the office.
Pair it with a midi skirt and your favorite air-conditioning-proof sweater for a cozy work look.
The top is $9, marked down from $15, at Target and comes in sizes XS-4X. It’s also available in brown and black.
Sales of note for 6/26:
- Amazon Prime Day is still continuing! You can check out our roundup here… Also don't forget that sister site Shopbop is offering 25% off a lot of great brands if you link your Prime account, including brands like A.L.C., Aeyde, Alex Mill, Alice & Olivia, Anine Bing, Barefoot Dreams, Beyond Yoga, Birkenstock, Black Halo, Clare V., Cult Gaia, Farm Rio, Ferragamo, Frank & Eileen, Jenni Kayne, La Ligne, Marine Layer, Nili Lotan, Printfresh (!), rag & bone, RAILS, STAUD, Stuart Weitzman, Theory, TWP, Veronica Beard, Vince, White & Warren, Xirena, and Z-Supply
- Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
- Alexis Bittar – End of season sale, up to 50% off
- Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale! 300+ new markdowns, extra 50% off al sale styles Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it's a great separate)
- Athleta – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off reader favorites like Brookyn and Endless pants, and the Pranayama wrap is marked down to $55
- AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
- Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles
- Boden – Summer sale, up to 50% off – readers love these dresses, these blazers, and the brand's fun suiting
- COS – New pieces added to sale, up to 50% off
- DeMellier – Summer sale: Final Reductions
- The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
- Hobbs – Up to 50% off, extra 20% off sale
- J.Crew – Summer sale – extra 50% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide, plus 60% off clearance
- Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
- Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
- Lululemon – Summer sale!
- Margaux – Save up to 50% off, including archive sale
- M.M.LaFleur – Fourth of July sale! 70% off occasion styles (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Ruti – Semi-annual sale, up to 70% off!
- Sarah Flint – 30% off select styles (we just ranked these shoes as some of our top 10 most comfortable heel brands)
- Splendid – Up to 60% off women's sale!
- Strathberry – Up to 20% off select styles
- Stuart Weitzman – Summer styles now up to 40% off
- Talbots – 40% off your purchase and 6/26 only: 50% off all T by Talbots
- Veronica Beard – Extra 25% off sale
I want to wear heels to a wedding in a few months, but I’m really out of practice. Can anyone recommend a good pair of heeled sandals that will give me a little bit of height but not kill me if I try to wear them for 4 or 5 hours? TIA!
Try looking at the comfort brands first (Kork-Ease, Naturalizer, Sofft, SAS Shoes). Heels can actually be nice for arch support if the shoe is otherwise comfortable.
You’ll have to look at current models to see what you like the looks of, but over the years I’ve found plenty of this kind of shoe from Dansko and Rockport. I almost never wear heels, but I find it much easier to find comfortable heeled sandals than regular heels (or most other dress shoes without laces) because they usually have lots of straps that keep your feet from sliding around. My feet always just come right out of pumps and flats, no matter how many heel pads or whatever I use.
I do best with things that aren’t kitten heel and aren’t 2 inches-sometimes too short is actually less comfortable because of the arch of the foot. Depending on how formal, an espadrille can sometimes be more comfortable. I second the comment about more coverage and less sliding around. My go-tos at conferences since my feet are usually killing me are Naturalizer, Hush Puppies and vionic. Or, a pointy flat if it’s truly too tough.
I wear Sarah Flint heeled sandals to weddings.
Hey, I have a quick etiquette question. Our cleaning ladies accidentally broke our stove last week, and I was wondering if it’s okay to leave a little note for them. I’d like to politely ask them to be gentle with the stove and to avoid rearranging the shower bottles, since they tend to move everything around every time they come (I think they’re taking down all the stuff from the wire corner tower).
I know it’s probably better to just talk to them directly, but the cleaning company is made up of about six young women, and the same ones don’t always come every time. Sometimes different people handle different areas — one does the upstairs, another the kitchen—so leaving a card every couple of weeks might be the easiest way to drop a quick reminder. Do you think that’s rude or okay?
I think leaving a note comes across a little passive-aggressive. Is there a head person you could talk to about the stove? Or you could you talk to one person and ask them to share with others?
They probably have to move the shower bottles to clean the shower and I think asking them to be put back in the exact same order is a little high maintenance, so I would be inclined to let that part go.
Someone please tell me I’m being ridiculous. I am part of a large, but local women’s group whose main goal is service to charities and social activities (made up mostly by women whose husbands earn so much so that the women can engage in philanthropic endeavors), and someone who is a member of that group lost their home in a fire recently. The heads of the group sent out a gofundme asking people to support this family, any amount helps, etc. I have met the member a couple of times at group events but never one on one. When I received the gofundme request, I asked DH if we could give and I could sense his hesitancy. I think it’s because the family that lost their home is wealthy, which you would know from their jobs/professions but also I’ve seen the house and it is a showcase home with water views, etc. In other words, they don’t need our money, it’s just a nominal show of support. The donors before me were giving anywhere between $50 and $200. DH said I can give $50, but I told him I will give $100. After I gave, I saw that just about everyone in the group who donated after me gave $200-$500. I am feeling embarrassed that I gave so little now that I see everyone else is being so generous! I am sort of mad at DH even though I should have just given and not discussed it with him. Has anyone experienced this weird type of regret? I know I should just move on but I’m kicking myself.