Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Colette High-Rise Crepe Bias Pant
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I’ve been looking for the perfect pair of burgundy pants to wear this fall, and think I may have struck gold with these crepe pants from Vince. I love a crepe fabric for a comfy but still pulled-together office look, and as someone who gave up wearing heels to the office years ago, the 31” inseam is perfect for me to wear with flats.
I think these would look lovely with a camel blazer, but I’m trying to branch out into some more adventurous color combinations, so I’m planning to try them out with a pale pink sweater or a fuchsia blouse.
The pants are $368 at Vince and come in sizes XXS-XL. They also come in four other colors.
Sales of note for 8/28:
- Ann Taylor – End of summer sale, last call — extra 70% off all sale, new markdowns added.
- CVS – Epic beauty sale, $10 off when you spend $30 (Walmart is having its “Beauty Event” as well right now!)
- The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
- J.Crew – Last chance summer styles on sale
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off new arrivals, extra 15% of $100+ orders
- J.McLaughlin – Extra 40% off sale
- Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
- Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
- M.M.LaFleur – Labor Day Sale Event, save sitewide! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns 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
- Talbots – End of summer clearance, 70% off markdowns, including lots of colors of the reader favorite cardigan!
- Theory – End of season sale is on!
Burgundy is hard. This looks to me like it has gotten too muddy / brown. I like a burgundy of the early 90s lipsticks.
The muddy/brown color is everywhere right now. It seems to be the color that’s in style.
Everything is beige, brown or greige. I hate it.
I love a warm, deep brown!
Beige, gray, etc not so much
I’m a huge fan of burgundy whenever I can find it (it’s just a neutral to me) but these pants aren’t quite it.
I have a pair of burgundy pants from AT that I bought a few years ago, and they are the perfect color. They go with everything and have more brightness than this pair. Unfortunately, they are too small for me at the moment, and it’s such a bummer!
Do you have a neuroma or problem feet? I’m currently having a comfortable day in Hokas with a metatarsal pad under the problem foot. I need a dramatic rethink to my business formal work shoes (not every day, but weekly in formal meetings that are appropriate to that setting). Where should I be looking for shoes with generous toe room to accommodate the pad on one side or enough thick supportive soles to not murder my feet? I don’t want to go straight to SAS like my grandmother and I sadly care a lot about looking good (and also not looking old). I’ve donated the skinny heels and am restarting with one pair of flats that have some age on them (but otherwise work).
If you’re trying to avoid going straight to SAS, see what you can find from ABEO, Vionic, and Rangoni Firenze.
I don’t know if this is the same SAS as your grandma wore, but I found a pair of SAS sneakers at Nordstrom that are super cute; wore all over NYC with zero problems and they looked great. Linked below:
https://www.nordstrom.com/s/sas-7eventy6ix-sneaker-women-multiple-widths-available/7663504?origin=category-personalizedsort&breadcrumb=Home%2FShoes%2FWomen&color=444444CBDE
This isn’t a formal work shoe though!
My holy grail sweatshirt was the Forever Fleece quarter zip sweatshirt from Athleta, which I don’t see on their website anymore (at least in Canada). I basically live in these WFH in the winter so I want to pick up a couple more colours. The problem is finding a replacement has basically been impossible!! I am looking for a sweatshirt that fits this description:
-Quarter zip or half zip
-No hood
-Not cropped
-Not slim fitting
-No weird dolman or puffy sleeves
-Fits a size 18
-Reasonable price
Any suggestions? I’ve looked at all the typical retailers and have struck out (Old Navy, Gap, Lululemon, etc). Note that there’s no Target in Canada.
Try Spanx – their athleisure is super comfy and not at all restrictive.
https://www.mountainwarehouse.com/ca/p/053234/mw/snowdon-melange-womens-fleece/Dark%20Blue/
Would this work? I tend to have good luck with the quality of mountain Warehouse though I buy in person and not online.
Thank you, that looks great! Never shopped there but I think there is a Mountain Warehouse where I am.
Have you tried Poshmark? So much secondhand Athleta on there! Aritzia and Skims may also have what you’re looking for.
Suddenly, at 67, my post-menopausal body is sweating like crazy, and my typical deodorant is just not cutting it. I’ve tried the Secret Clinical Strength – anything stronger out there that works for my sweaty sisters?
I have periods when I sweat heavily—not sure there’s a deodorant that can combat that. I think in that scenario you just let the body do its thing.
You can get a prescription from your doctor. They may also run some tests since sweating can be a symptom of some things, but even if it’s nothing, the prescription strength antiperspirant can help.
For an overnight international flight (US to Europe) would you rather have a window seat next to someone you don’t know, or sit in the middle section of the plane, next to people you do know? I’m traveling with adult siblings; my siblings want to sit in the middle section where they can seat together. There is one open window seat, and I can’t decide if I’ll get more sleep there or in the middle section with family. I’ve never done an overnight flight sitting next to someone I don’t know. But, my preference for sleeping would definitely be window seat. We are in economy so not a fancy business class situation (I wish it were!).
I’d pick window bulkhead if it’s available – then if you need to get up for the restroom, you aren’t disturbing sleeping people. And if your family is chatty but you prefer max sleep, you’re free to conk out!
If not, I’d pick an aisle seat in the middle section ideally next to seats that are already taken (like, a couple is in Left Aisle and Middle, leaving Right Aisle open) since they are more likely to climb over each other than over you.
Window. I only do middle next to my husband. Other family members are not going to put an arm around you and make that seat comfortable.
I’m leaning into cozy Autumn vibes and would love a slouchy, v-neck, cashmere sweater. Any recommendations that won’t break the bank – budget is ideally under $100, willing to buy secondhand. Thanks!!!
I realized that my house clothes are looking rough and would like to replace my pilling joggers and dated furry fleece with something just as comfy but less embarrassing if I step outside. I ordered a set from Spanx, which was fine but not the most flattering and I’ve heard they don’t hold up well. I also ordered a set from Varley which felt too fancy to wear around the house. Is there something in between? I used to be an all lulu person but their new stuff is too trendy for me. I don’t mind paying for quality but I don’t want anything that will be fussy to care for.
Athleta, Old Navy, Gap, and Lou & Grey (Ann Taylor loft) all have good options. I’ve bought my mom some of the Quince sets and she’s reported they wear well and are easy to launder.
I love my Vuori joggers and they wear like iron, but I’m only 5’3, so they may not work if you’re taller.
Vuori, maybe? I also have pieces from Athleta that I really like.
How would you go about finding a physical therapist who would work with you like a personal trainer? 1:1 attention not “intake then come in and do exercises with the masses”
I’ve seen better and worse PTs, but this is the only kind of physical therapist I’ve ever seen.
I should say, I don’t know how to find one besides gathering recommendations, but you’re totally reasonable to expect 1:1 attention the entire appt time. That is normal.
I need to write this out and figure I can entertain everyone else in the process. I’ve gone on 3 dates with a guy from a dating app. I wasn’t sure at first but when we met we got along well, conversation was great, lots of common interests. The thing is I don’t find him that attractive.
It always takes me a little while to feel like I want to garden with someone new so I was giving it some time, and I’m not a 10/10 here either so I wanted to give it a chance but the feelings aren’t there. I just need to end this right? It’s getting to the point where it’s almost rude not to?
A part of it is that there are certain types of facial hair I don’t like at all so I’m like he would probs look much better without it. Obviously I would never ever ever say anything to him but its affecting my thought process.
Never talk yourself into a romantic relationship.
Yeah, if you don’t wanna make out after three dates, I think it’s safe to conclude that there’s not enough physical attraction.
Has anyone done a DIY closet system from one of the big box hardware stores? I had the builder-grade wire shelving in my walk-in closet just completely collapsed on me. (My fault for overloading it with sweaters and blazers, probably!)
With the long weekend coming up, this feels like a good project to tackle. I’d love a custom solution, but that’s not really in the budget right now. At the moment, I’m looking at the Closetmaid Brightwood system, but I’d love to hear if others thoughts!