Thursday’s Workwear Report: Knit Pique Blazer
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You know you’ve spent too many years in business casual when you have designated sections of your closet for “formal” blazers and “fun” blazers. My fun blazer section was in need of a refresh, and I’ve been looking for something with a slightly unusual collar or texture, just to liven things up a bit. This knit pique blazer from Banana Republic Factory is a win on both fronts.
I’m thinking about grabbing it in navy to wear with denim on casual Fridays this fall, but it also comes in black, white, and pewter gray.
The blazer is $84 at Banana Republic Factory — with 20% off at checkout — and comes in sizes XXS-XXL and XXSP-XLP.
Sales of note for 8/10:
- Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
- Ann Taylor – 30% off your purchase, $99 dresses, and extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it's a great separate)
- Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
- Bare Minerals – Free shipping over $50! Love their Love thir OG Mineral Veil setting powder
- The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
- J.Crew – Up to 30% off
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off sitewide
- J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
- Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
- Madewell – Up to 30% off
- Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
- M.M.LaFleur – End of season sale! (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
- Saks Fifth Avenue – Up to $500 off your purchase! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L'Agence, Vince, and more.
- Talbots – Semi-annual red door sale, 50-60% off all markdowns, and free shipping on 150+.
- Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
I’ve been having issues with my feet and tried PT. The exercises have not worked. My personal trainer has helped me with calf exercises that work well and has me doing more hip flexor stretches and told me to get back to the doctor.
I’m still struggling with walking down stairs. My doctor said to go to a podiatrist. I went and was told to go back to PT. I know this is a whole host of issues (high stress in my life, lack of exercise following running using shoes with too many miles which originally hurt the metatarsal area). I can see the blood flow isn’t good either as I’m starting to get blood pooling in my feet.
I’m in Hudson county, North Jersey. Can anyone recommend a good specialist for this type of problem?
I’ve had good experiences with supplementing benfotiamine and magnesium for nerve issues and recovery when stress was a factor. The explanation I was given was that stress and any kind of blood sugar issues use a ton of those nutrients but that they’re also needed for healing. If you already take a multi you may have that covered, but it made a big difference for me personally.
I don’t know orthopedists near you, but I wonder if that is the next specialist to see?
I would also go back to the primary care doctor about the blood pooling just in case it’s a separate issue.
I take the chewable high potency multivitamin from Trader Joe’s and 1200mg of EPA a day for my vitamin D. I know there are different forms of magnesium but not sure which to take! I’ll check out benfotiamine. Never heard of it. Thank you!
How is your blood pressure?
Short-term, I’d go to a running store and get zero-drop shoes like Hoka Stinsons (trail runners, so not completely mushy) and wear inside and out. Elevate your legs when sitting. Cut out excell salt. Avoid standing for too long, especially in hard surfaces.
Has your doctor mentioned adding compression socks?
And how old are you?
I switched shoes 3 times trying Saucony hurricanes, Altra that were zero drop and ASICS kayano.
I’m 46. I feel like the pooling is worse because I sit for too long.
Doctor didn’t mention compression socks. I was thinking to try that once the temperature drops a bit.
Blood pressure is fine. If anything on the low side. Pulse was commented on as being low at 48 but easily explained by the running.
I’m a mid-level manager in big tech that is under a lot of stress from low stock price, AI, saaspocalyse, etc. The truth is my household is basically at FIRE as long as we move out of VHCOL, which we will if we lose our jobs in tech. I don’t need another promotion. I think I’m done with career progression, just not done done with actually working. I want to stack my cheese for a little longer. So I want to change my mindset about this job. I want to have fun with it. How do I do that?
start re-invigorating your network, using it as an opportunity to learn and explore. If your company allows for any kind of professional development, take adavantage of it.
Since we’re doing medical complaints, I have one. My left shoulder has been killing me for weeks. But it also goes away sometimes for days at a time. I went on a week long trip and it didn’t bother me once. OTC meds help.
Have you tried PT already? I’d be wondering if I needed a more ergonomic set up at work or at home (or even while sleeping) if it went away when traveling.
My friend has this. For her it’s a menopause thing. She went to PT and then decided she was going to swim 3x a week instead. The swimming helped her and eventually it just disappeared one day.
I am 43. I will consider PT and swimming. Or at least going back to the gym again.
Went to the ER yesterday thinking I had appendicitis. Turns out I have a large ovarian cyst instead. Now I’m waiting to find out what, if anything, can be done about it. Guys … I have had so many surgeries on my reproductive organs already. I really do not want another one. But let me tell you, the pain was very real. Is anyone willing to share their treatment plans? Size-wise, it’s a candidate for removal.
I’ve had this jacket in red for a couple of years, and I love it. It’s held up well with frequent wearings.