Bargain Friday’s TPS Report: Banana Republic’s Long-Sleeve Shirred Top

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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. This is a fine basic top for work: slightly detailed but otherwise unadorned. It's great by itself over interesting pants or a skirt (perhaps with a brooch or an opera-length necklace), as well as beneath a cardigan or jacket. It's also a great price, as it's currently on sale at Banana Republic for $14.99 (was $34). (Last we checked, there were lots of sizes available in black, turquoise, and orange, and only limited sizes left in the other colors.) Women: Long-sleeve shirred top – Black

Sales of note for 5/16/25:

• Nordstrom Rack – Looking for a deal on a Dyson hairdryer? The Rack has several refurbished ones for $199-$240 (instead of $400+) — but they're final sale only.
• Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends tonight) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 40% off sale
• Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17) — also lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
• Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Boden – 10% off new women's styles with code + sale up to 50% off
• Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
• J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
• J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything and 20% off orders of $125+
• M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance styles
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes and accessories

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