Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Miles Ankle Pant
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
I was recently complaining to a friend that it was time to replace some of my beloved Eileen Fisher crepe pants when she leapt out of her seat to show me her new favorite contenders in the category of “pants that are work-appropriate but still feel like pajamas.” As she jumped and stretched in these Vuori ankle pants, I decided that was enough of an endorsement for me to give them a try.
Like the other Vuori items I have in my closet, the fabric feels luxe, and the fit is perfection. With the elastic waistband in the back, I’m not sure I would wear these in the most formal of offices, but for 95% of us, they’ll be a great work option.
The pants are $110 at Vuori and come in sizes XS-XXL in a regular (26”) and long (29”) inseam. They’re also available in “blue coast,” “smokey taupe,” and cerise (in lucky sizes only).
There are a bunch of great pull-on pants for the office. Some of our longstanding favorites include those from Athleta*, Nic & Zoe*, Eileen Fisher*, Theory, AYR, and Betabrand*. (Brands with plus sizes are marked with asterisks.)
Sales of note for 5/8:
- Nordstrom – Savings event – up to 25% off! Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), and Boss, as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – Mother's Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off swim, dresses, and more
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
- Lands' End – 50% off sitewide — lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Lo & Sons – Mother's Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, plus 2 for $28 tanks and tees
- MAC – Enjoy 30% off lip products and receive a 4-piece Mother's Day gift with $90
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Ruti – Take $55 off your purchase with code 55ONUS
- Sephora – Free same-day delivery for Mother's Day with code
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles (5/8 only)
- The Outnet – Extra 30% off select styles, including Veronica Beard, Victoria Beckham, and Marni.
- TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
- Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!
I’n skeptical Vuori could have any pants appropriate for the workplace…
Organizing question: where do you put packages or things that need to be set out to go out the door the next day? We have a very small entryway and no console table or anything like that that could hold such items. They end up cluttering other areas if I’m not able to get to FedEx right away or if I bought the teacher appreciation gift on Tuesday to bring Friday or what have you. If I store them out of sight, I know I will forget. Where do yours go?
I hate looking at clutter like this. When I lived in a smaller space, there was a floor space between the kitchen cabinets and a piece of furniture. I left my purse, shoes, and these types of packages in this floor space. I could still see it from my couch because the apartment was open concept, but it was all together and tidy. Because the packages were where I kept my purse and shoes, they did not get forgotten.
My entry way is small to, but does have a small console table. Packages go either under the console table or lately or a coffee table that is near the entrance and in my eyesight as I leave, but not actually at the entrance.
In a cloth bag hanging from the coatrack or doorknob.
Same, mine currently has shoes to bring to the school reuse section and a library book.
Who are your favorite Apple-shaped influencers or celebrities? Looking for inspo
I feel like I should have solved this by this point in my life (I’m early 30s), but does anyone who dealt with an extreme procrastination issue have tips for actually solving it? I have always been a big procrastinator, and yet I do excellent work. I was a straight A student growing up, graduated with honors from undergrad, and completed an master’s while working full time. I’ve also always gotten “exceed expectations” on my work reviews. I seem to have an uncanny ability to internally know how long something will take me, because I usually start at the latest possible moment and yet still produce something that is done on time and is praised. But I could be doing so much more – there are days when I don’t do any meaningful work because I don’t have a strict deadline motivating me. And without that external motivating factor, I just end up telling myself “I’ll do it later” and then the whole day has gone by and I’ve done nothing. Does anyone have any tips on how to finally tackle this? Also, important to note that setting deadlines and timetables for myself does not work; I know I can ignore them.
This is me and Pomodoro timer plus treat after it goes off (a break, a coffee, a short walk, whatever) works ok. So does working fewer hours and making weekend plans so I’m not available for work. Work expands to fill the time allotted.
This is me. I agree that deadlines don’t work – I know they’re imaginary, that’s not motivating. Some of the best things for me are more proactive.
– When I get home from somewhere no “plopping” on the couch
– Set up the next thing before I do something. Think like 1 action ahead. So set up my bag for work before I go to sleep. If I want to cook something later take out the groceries. Make sure there is no barrier to starting.
– Routines in general work really well. It’s easier if I don’t have to actively make a decision every time.
– I wasn’t 100% sure if you meant just at work but also in life. FOr work, it again works best if I have routines. I have a paper planner and at the beginning of each day and end of each day write what I have to do the next day. I have a strict morning routine.
– Honestly, I’m okay with the fact that my work is actually done in spurts, not consistently. I definitely do well at work and get everything done and go above and beyond. That reminds me, I have 3 HR trainings to do.
– I write everything down. I’m never going to just “remember” to do something.
– Working from home is not good for me. I’ve signed up for a coworking space even though my job doesn’t pay for it. It’s only 2 days/week so the other days I go to a coffee shop. That also creates a clearer sense of deadline than sitting in my own apartment.
I would love to talk more about this. I do think I might have ADHD – something to look into.
This sounds and feels very familiar! It doesn’t sound like your procrastination is creating any real problems, other than you feeling like you’re capable of more. So … is it actually a problem? Do you procrastinate when you’re really into something that interests you? I’m guessing you don’t.
Eh I’m very similar and I very much do. It’s extremely frustrating.
Do something else with your time since you don’t need it to get things done anyway?
I will say, I personally saw a neuropsychologist and tested maximally positive for ADHD on all the available tests despite all the accolades and achievements. So for me working against the deadlines turned out to be self-treatment (the deadlines were my external source of focus and motivation). But I had no reason to get that assessment until my way of doing things wasn’t working well for me anymore, whereas it sounds like you’re doing fine!
Looking for 100% cotton or linen cropped pants, wide leg, drawstring waist – these are the pants I love to walk in daily, but I am struggling to find any. Any recs?
I’d like pants to have a bit wider of a leg and no tapering, especially if they are ankle pants. Otherwise, I sit and stand to the point where the leg can creep up and become pedal-pusher / capris. I’m not ready for that look — maybe when I relocate to The Villages.
At any rate, it seems that longer jorts are back. I’m not ready for that, either.
I bought a longer smoked-waist printed skirt, that I thought would be comfy (yes) and effortless to style into an outfit (no). If you are wearing these, could you post your outfits? Mine is medium blue and white, and I’m stressing because my white tops (elevated tees) don’t work and my chambray button-up also is the wrong shade. All of a sudden, many of my “whites” are off-white or cream vs the right white. I have a hot pink option. And I’m overthinking it, but it has gotten warmer and I’d like to start wearing it. Help!
For Birkenstock Arizonas, does anyone have any strong recommendations on the classic footbed vs the “soft” one? And has anyone bought the wide versions? IDK if sizing up vs going wider will fix how I need to expand the toe-strap buckle practically to the max to wear with socks (99% of the year for me — feet run cold and I’ve been a Birks-with-socks person since my 20s). Dealing with a new foot shape after an injury on one foot and having high arches takes up a lot of strap width already.
I need ideas for connecting with my spouse. We both have solo hobbies and careers plus with have kids at home. I find he wants to talk about the nitty gritty of his hobby with me all the time. I can engage for a bit and love that he loves it, but it gets old and I don’t feel the need to do the same with my hobby. Work convos are mostly complaining and I feel more stressed afterward
We will sometimes play a game together which I enjoy. Or take walks. We are both at levels of our hobbies where it is hard to include the other. In the past we’ve done at home art classes together (years and years ago) and we enjoy watching TV together for a short time in the evenings. I love and adore this person and realize we go in phases of this happening but I want to be proactive.
Ideas that are low-cost and don’t need childcare? What do you and your spouse talk about?