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Suit of the Week: Reiss

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woman wears double-breasted light blue suit with wide legs; her blouse has the top few buttons buttoned but gapes open at the waist (?)

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women's suits of 2025!

This is a lovely, springy blue suit from Reiss — and I love the small details, like the peak lapels, four-button front, and single-button cuffs. The buttons themselves are cool — they seem paler than a lot of tortoiseshell options, and the ones at the cuff look reminiscent of a jewel edged with a gold rope bevel.

The suit comes in regular and petite sizes, and has a matching vest as well as shorts. I really like it as styled with the monotoned blouse (but, uh, not gaping at the waist?). (Ah, here's the blouse — it's cropped, so maybe not the best if your office is very conservative.) The suiting pieces are $235-$490 at Reiss.

Sales of note for 4/24:

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  1. Is there any good overview of how banks too big to fail handled KYC of Epstein? Like in a law review or something scholarly?

    1. I’m curious what part of KYC you think would have been triggered or relevant? KYC is about financial crimes. Being a registered sex offender is not a disqualifier for receiving banking services. I don’t think there were any contemporaneous allegations of money laundering or other financial crimes, and he was not on or doing business with any countries on sanctions lists, AFAIK.

        1. But that’s what I’m saying. I don’t think there were any red flags related to his financial transactions, and we do not disqualify folks from banking access for violent/sexual crimes.

    2. Was he on a sanctions list?

      I am not in banking but am responsible for my financial industry firm’s AML and KYC. Unless someone in the ownership structure, a controlling position, or beneficiary chain of his entities was on some sanctions list or another, they wouldn’t trigger any flags on our reviews. Adverse news headlines leading to reputation harm to our firm would have been enough to prevent us from getting to that point, though.

      1. Interesting — I wonder how much of that goes on across banks or how they think through things (and whether the people who do this are sweet summer children or have done some thinking about how the funds tend to move around in the gray economy). I travelled recently and it really jumped how how many anti-trafficking stickers were up in airport bathrooms, etc. Even if that is a cash economy, it’s not a solely cash economy (for rent, paying people, etc.).

        And how does CashApp, etc. deal with this sort of thing? I have a person I just pay with Venmo (for licit services), but I imagine a lot of money moves through those payment channels.

        1. AML and KYC regulations can be complex but the rules are not really that fuzzy. They are not intended to take the place of a criminal investigation.

          We obtain the full list of names associated with an entity (including legal documentation supporting those associations), and then run all the names against sanctions lists. We need legal proof of identity and residence so we can rule out name doppelgangers.

    3. There was a great profile of the General Counsel of JP Morgan Chase. Apparently, he did try to flag reputational issues with Epstein. I forget where I read it. NYT maybe

    5. The NYT has done reporting on some of these issues, if not specifically from a regulatory perspective. Some gift articles:

      https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/magazine/jeffrey-epstein-jp-morgan.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O1A.T-04.CsiSInbveNn5&smid=url-share

      https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/magazine/jeffrey-epstein-money-scams-investigation.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O1A.z_RE.F_0IfMN_nmKx&smid=url-share

      This is the TL/DR version of the second link:

      https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/16/magazine/jeffrey-epstein-wealth-origins-investigation-takeaways.html?unlocked_article_code=1.O1A.OPc8.s6VWAyTm3Lrz&smid=url-share

    2. Definitely out there. I’ve found them before searching “carolina blue” as the color, thanks to a past affiliation with UNC. You’ll find them in various styles and a range of shades like this. Currently seeing them from johnston and murphy, gianni bini, michael kors, sam edelman, in driving, penny, and sleek bit loafer styles, and a variety of materials (suede, leather, croc).

      1. i’m the person who just said they were scrolling nordstroms. i just impulse purchases a pair of woven flats in carolina blue, adorbs! that shade of blue is my color, so glad it’s back for spring!

    4. i was just scrolling through nordstrom for spring inspiration (my office is still quite from the snow) and they are showing lots of loafers! they have the edelman ones (which i love and have two pairs of) but lots of others in light colors and suede.

      1. how do you eat it? favorite brands? i remember reading years ago it had bones and the mere thought of it grossed me out…

        1. I eat canned salmon fillets in salads, couscous, etc. I also just use it how I would use canned tuna — salmon salad, in pasta, salmon patties. There could be bones in skinless and boneless salmon but I’ve rarely had a problem — although they do provide a lot of calcium.

        2. Heat and combine with pasta: cream/low-fat sour cream, fresh dill, a tin of salmon. Delicious!

    4. Sunshine – not being funny, I live far north and getting sunshine is my first priority for vitamin D.

      Tinned salmon and mackerel, mushrooms, flaxseeds and grassfed beef are my go-tos for food.

      1. Omega 3 fatty acids cannot be produced by the body. Sunlight doesn’t give you that the way it does vitamin D.

  5. What furniture store would you buy everything there if you could? Curious where people have had good experiences

    1. I am a big fan of Room and Board. I buy my son’s furniture from IKEA. He’s rough with things, so I don’t worry about his stuff .

    2. Rejuvenation, for sure. R&B’s quality is great, but I do not like the style of furniture they make.

      1. Their quality was really bad for us, unfortunately. I absolutely hate the couch we got from them. It’s broken with normal use twice.

    3. Design Wirhin Reach
      Arthaus
      Stickley

      When I was a kid I thought Ethan Allen was the bomb because they were always featured in American Girl magazine. We got new dining chairs from them recently and they were pricey but I’m happy with them.

      1. Agree with Arhaus, they’ve been consistent for us for 20 years both upholstery and case goods. If I had to pick one store, that would probably be it.

        I just bought a sofa from Century and a recliner from American Leather and love both of them. Love the customization ability and the quality, so my real answer is my local store that carries a variety of mid to high manufacturers and many options.

    4. If you are in an area with an Amish/Mennonite population, I love their local furniture stores. It’s really great quality and made locally. And it is generally more traditional styles, which is my preference.

    5. There is a fantastic mid century modern store in my town. They stock lots of complementary brands that don’t all look matchy-matchy and I would go hog wild there.

  6. I recently started working for a large financial institution that has a big private wealth arm. I have access to the advisors and I’m going to get one by July 1 (personal, though arbitrary, deadline). The advisors don’t exclusively represent employees but I get discounted fees and whatnot if I use them.

    I’m senior enough that I’m offered various forms of “executive compensation” – and I find this very overwhelming. Just, what does it mean? Is it a good idea? Are there major tax benefits to this? Is everyone else doing this – like is this a strong fringe benefit that I just dont understand the value of? Things like ESOP, deferred comp programs, private equity investment opportunities (ie: an investment fund just for execs).

    Despite being fairly financially savvy given my job (which has nothing remotely to do with this world), I’m crippled when it comes to my own personal finances. Is this something an advisor should be able to guide me on? I hate feeling dumb when it comes to money because, at least on the surface, investments are my job.

    1. I generally say “you don’t need a financial advisor,” but I think you absolutely need a financial advisor at the level of complexity you’re describing. Look for one with familiarity with your level + style of compensation. Seek a fee-only fiduciary relationship where you retain control of your assets but they provide advice — in other words, you want an actual advisor, not a money manager.

      1. Thanks. To be clear, this is outside of my negotiated compensation. Like, I don’t think of any of this as the comp I’m receiving for the job I have in the practical sense. I have a base and bonus. This is just extra that was non-negotiated/-able, and comes with the level of title I received at hire (I didn’t ask for the title – it was just the job.. not realizing it put me in this tier).

        1. Not the prior poster, but the financial advisor can help you better understand how the factors should be incorporated into your plan, even if you didn’t anticipate them when you were hired. For ex, my financial advisor has helped us to evaluate stock options, long term incentive, etc.

    2. If I understand correctly, the financial advisor assigned to you should have a good understanding of the compensation package, and should be able to explain it to you. My firm uses Fidelity to manage employee stock plans, etc. and there is a dedicated advisor for us — I assume he has other clients. They need to understand the compensation package to help you with investment options.

      You need to know your investment goals — are you saving for retirement, or a home, or to pay off debt. You also need a sense of your tax situation. For example, if you and your spouse are both high earners with fully funded 401k plans, your taxes may not be lower in retirement. This information guides your investment choices now. The advisor should have you fill out some tools that will assess your risk tolerance, goals, etc.

      This executive compensation is very important. It can help you retire early, build generational wealth, respond to catastrophes, and can make a huge difference in your life. For example, I deferred comp some years, and chose a 15 year pay out for tax reasons. That money started paying out when I left, I retired early, and basically, I’m getting an annual paycheck until I’m in my 70s.

      The company will likely have annual reviews of compensation, benefits, etc. and you must attend. See if someone in the compensation department will explain the program to you. Find the colleagues who are really into this stuff, ask questions and find out what they are doing. I can’t stress enough how important it is that you understand this program, and what you need to do when.

  7. Has anyone had laser for age / cafe au lait spots? I have some in my cheekbones and around my eyes from cumulative sloppy sunscreen use.

    1. Im getting my second treatment on Friday! I had one about a month ago and I really noticed a difference. I went in for some sun spots and they noticeably faded after one time but she thinks it will probably take 3. I didn’t realize how many other small discolorations I had too which it made a difference on. I’m pretty fair.

      1. I’ve done liquid nitrogen with IPL follow-up for more clarity. I have fair skin.

        The freezing was fast and worked fine on small spots in just one session–darker spots took two sessions.

        I’ll do it again, but next time I’ll avoid the area high on my cheekbones near the temple, where the skin is thinnest. I ended up with slight scarring there (exchanged one spot for another!).

  8. What is the good line of bags among the Travel Pro offerings? I need a soft sided wheelie bag that would be too large to carry on but one of the smaller checked size bags.

    Also, my roll aboard is hard shelled and the piece that joins the shells has started to wear and has a tear in it. Time to replace also?

    2. I like the FlightCrew line, which you can only purchase from online sites that cater to pilots and flight crews (i.e., they aren’t sold at Macy’s). This luggage is sturdy, with stronger zippers, bigger skid guards, more pockets, thicker edge guards, and more. They are a tad heavier than other Travel Pro lines, but that comes with the ultra-sturdiness.

  9. I’m curious what your opinion is on waiting for something to go on sale vs. paying full price. I was shopping this weekend and bought a Rails outfit (skirt & sweater) from Bloomingdales. The associate checking me out made a comment on how much she loved the outfit pieces but that she was going to wait until it went on sale to buy. I bought anyway because I liked it but it made me wonder how others approach paying full price vs. waiting and risking your size being sold out.

    1. I suspect the Bloomingdales clerk’s income and willingness to wait for a sale may be different than yours!

      I buy exclusively on sale when pregnant + postpartum, and otherwise I am happy to pay full price for quality pieces that I know will last multiple seasons, like suits, silk shells, shoes, etc. I try to avoid trendy pieces in general, but if I’m going to buy them, I’m going to buy them on sale, even if that means I’m a little behind the curve on the trend.

      1. Plus the clerk is there every day, so she’ll know as soon as it goes on sale.

    2. I wait for sales less than I did a couple of years ago. I am not seeing many true across-the-board discounts any more; now all the good stuff is excluded. I also wear what must be the most popular size in both clothing and shoes, because it always sells out first.

    3. I have a pretty good memory for what goes on sale with each brand, what items typically sell out, and the normal cycle of sales for each store. The patterns are pretty consistent year over year. I tend to make the most of the gift card events (e.g., buy more get a bigger gift card) or the buy more, save more sales, rather than waiting for individual items to go on sale. Some items (classic season after season work wear and boring pumps) rarely if ever go on sale, and so I just buy when I need the item. And, I’ll wait for year end sales for the higher end designers that would not otherwise be in my budget for lucky finds.

      1. +1. I also pretty much refuse to buy from places like Jcrew, Ann Taylor, or other mall brands unless there is at least a 25% discount. I’m old enough that I tend to buy classic pieces which are often easy to snag on end of season discounts (wool coats, classic blazers, merino sweaters, etc.).

    4. Part of this comes down to time as well as money — do you want to wait and watch for it to go on sale? Do you want to check the store every day? The associate can do that, or even hide things in her size.

      I’m always going to be wired to wait to buy something on sale but I don’t really need a lot of things at this point in my life. If I had a wedding or something to go to I’d absolutely buy whatever I wanted or needed.

    5. I think Rails is astoundingly overpriced so the associate’s comment might’ve been brand specific.

      I rarely pay full price for purses. Nothing is ever unique enough that I feel like I missed out waiting for a sale. When a clothing item is perfect but out of my price range I’ll save it to my cart and pull the trigger in case it goes on sale. If it’s in my budget and I love it then I just buy it. I typically avoid stores that have a sale every X weeks- the items are usually poor quality or way overpriced.

    6. I think this depends a lot on stage of life. Where I am now, in my thirties with all the well intentioned advice about the power of compounding interest weighing on me, I save aggressively and do not buy full price clothing. I even struggle emotionally to buy grocery staples like spaghetti sauce or bags of rice when they aren’t on sale or in bulk. I’ve realized lately that my stress over this is getting worse even though my HHI has broken the $200k threshold.

      1. Same but one step further. I am pretty happy with my wardrobe as is so don’t need much. As a result, unless something has been on a need list (e.g., I need to replace navy pants that are getting pretty worn down and it’s starting to show), I only buy things I love. I don’t buy things on sale unless I would fork over the full price amount. Weirdly this rule has saved me money because I used to buy a lot of “meh” stuff I never wore because I felt like I was getting a good deal.

        1. Same. I’m actually suspicious and less likely to buy if an item is still around and on sale.

    8. I almost always wait for a sale or deal on clothes, but my income is def lower than plenty on this board, and I have a large closet so it’s pretty much always a want, not a need. Exceptions would be something like needing a new strapless bra for an event or a special piece from a trip. I also do a lot of consignment/ poshmark /etc shopping

    9. I almost always wait for a sale because most fashion retailers run clothing sales of some kind once a month it seems. I limit full price to things I really love and am worried will sell out. But honestly, that works in my favor too because usually I don’t need the thing I loved anyway.

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