Thursday’s Workwear Report: Poplin Wrapped Midi Shirtdress
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
Banana Republic Factory has really been killing it over the past few years in the summer work dress category. I have a few still in rotation from previous seasons, and I may be adding this gorgeous shirtdress to the roster. I love the wrapped waist panel for adding some definition and shape, and the poplin fabric looks like it would be airy and cool on a hot day.
I would add a navy blazer and some comfy flats for a summer-y business casual look.
The dress is $65 at Banana Republic Factory — with 20% off at checkout — and comes in sizes XS-XL and XXSP-XL. It also comes in white and navy.
Psst: Kat just rounded up the best dresses for work!
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
I am looking to store some clothing with sentimental value. I moved and have a huge garage now. I’d like it there instead of taking up closet space. Anyone have experience with a specific airtight (bug/liquid proof) storage option? I have searched online for totes and have been overwhelmed with options and various reviews. Also, clear or not clear?
I’ve done this with wool items. I don’t think any plastic storage tote is really airtight, so I first used those giant ziplock clothing storage compression bags then stacked them flat in a plastic tote bag.
I wish I’d had them cleaned and aired first – one of the sweaters came out smelling bad in a hard to describe way. Like dentures? Haha
*plastic tote BOX, not bag.
How’s the climate control in the garage? The combination of heat/cold/plastic offgassing does risk damage to the clothes.
If you are in a big law casual office, what are the senior female lawyers actually wearing in the summer. I’m trying to level up my game now that I need to reshop a size but I can’t figure this out because summer clothing is just so casual already. I have an emergency suit but what in the non-suit space conveys “friendly expert?”
I am going with linen blazers. Currently wearing a longer one from Abercrombie over a ponte dress.
very casual not suits but pants and blazers. summer dresses. it’s cold in the office.
Hi, I had posted last week pondering posting something on LinkedIn about my leave… consensus was no… well, found out that the way my boss had replied to a ‘hey, is Anon coming?’ question made it sound like I had been put on leave involuntarily.. so there’s that…
However! As somebody pointed out, my absence showed my value. I actually got a phone call from a really valued contact basically checking on me, and that turned into a meeting which is kind of a harbinger of me moving towards my end game…
That being said, planning on wearing a black sheath dress with a linen blazer. Reads as ‘professional but it’s also 90 degrees and I know how to read the room’. For shoes, would you go with a low black pump or a block heeled sandal. I feel like a pump is the move… thoughts?
of those two choices, I would pick the pump. A sandal with that outfit sounds kind of “Morning Show Host.” However, I think a sleek black flat would read more modern.
Hi! I will be in NYC with a couple of friends next month. We want to spend an afternoon shopping probably in Nolita. Can someone give me a rec of a specific place to start and where to head? I don’t know the area so was hoping to get some general ideas of what streets to walk along. Also if there is a cute place for drinks and a late lunch nearby and also coffee. We are coming from the South and it isn’t our first trip but have only seen the major attractions like Statue of Liberty etc. We have one afternoon to shop and family time for the rest of our time there. Thanks!
For anyone here who has passed the NREMT exam, do you recall what you did to study? Or anything that was helpful? I feel like I am doing OK with the book learning, but getting a critical fail on the TSOP exam I hear is where most people fail (so there is no shame in that, many people re-take, but I don’t think I can juggle work and this sort of class twice; I’d rather give it the best possible shot now). I’m having to study on my own a lot due to work schedule but am on a group chat with fellow students and meet them when I can.
I did get a good stethoscope based on recommendations here and can actually use it now. Was told to get a good pair of personal trauma shears (any recommendations?) and a good non-LED pen light (same).
My prior background was just to have the NOLS WFA class, which is an excellent 16-hour class that I’d recommend to anyone who is even a day hiker recreationally.
Anyone have any experience with thigh society cooling shorts? Their ads are all over my social media and I’m curious. I regularly wear jockey skimmies under dresses to avoid chafing, for light smoothing, and to avoid lightweight skirts blowing in unwanted ways. However, they can be hot in the heat and humidity, so the cooling short promises are appealing, but I’m skeptical of the social media blitz. They are also significantly more expensive than the skimmies, so seeking any opinions.
I haven’t tried Thigh Society, but I have tried the Jockey cooling ones and they do zero cooling. So I’m skeptical.
Another NYC question (same OP as the other post). We want to have a nice dinner in little Italy one night and open table is showing lots of options – they all look amazing. Any recs in particular? Il Cortile and Casa Bella caught my eye. Also is there anything to see there afterwards besides just taking in that area – I am sure it will be cool just walking around. Will have a few kids aged 8-13.