Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Cotton Crochet Sweater Polo
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If you work in an office that’s bare arms-friendly, this crochet knit sweater polo from Banana Republic Factory is going to be a hit this summer. My style has always veered toward the preppy side, so something like this is really speaking to me.
I’m usually cautious with crochet knits because they can be a little too revealing, but this looks like it’s going to be safe. I’d pair it with a midi skirt and flats for a casual Friday look.
The sweater is $42.50 at Banana Republic Factory — with 20% off at checkout — and comes in sizes XXS-XXL. It also comes in navy, white, and tomato.
Sales of note for 6/12:
- Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
- Ann Taylor – Last day 6/12: Extra 60% off sale! Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it's a great separate)
- Athleta – 40% off tees, dresses, tanks, linen, and swim
- AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
- Bare Necessities – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off, plus get an additional 40% off clearance swim. Readers have sung the praises of these cooling pajamas and their bra-sized swimwear
- Boden – 15% off new women's wear styles with code
- Glossier – 20-25% off almost everything (including subscriptions!)
- J.Crew – 50% off tops, dresses, skirts and more
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off 3+ styles
- Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
- Loft – 50% off everything + free shipping
- M.M.LaFleur– This weekend only, 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom – 6900+ new markdowns added – nice selection from Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Theory, Beyond Yoga, and Zella
- Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – Tons of markdowns, extra 60% off 2+, 50% off one
What are the most comfortable designer flats? What would you get if money were no object?
Depends on your foot! For me it’s AGL and Roger Vivier.
Could I have my younger feet back? Because I feel that by the time I could afford nice shoes, I was firmly in Ferragamo Vara territory (except that they run narrow and my feet can’t abide that now). Only Varinas come in a W (which I think it’s a typical wide, but a not-narrow shoe in the toe area).
Good heavens, friends. I’ve been on HRT for less than a week and I nearly broke down sobbing at my desk this morning over some ordinary speedbumps that I’d otherwise encounter every day in local litigation. Feels way worse than the occasional hot flashes and mood swings I went through while white-knuckling through peri. Please remind me that the overall health benefits of HRT are worth this.
Oh no. Hopefully it evens out. If not, is a lower dose an option?
HRT is usually at a very low dose. IDK if you are on estrogen and progesterone, but I am on both and have never had this or any other symptoms (dose went from regular BCP to low-dose BCP to very low doses, all without incident).
Can you reach your dr via my chart to let them know of this side effect and make a follow-up appointment?