Some of the Top Things Readers Bought in May 2019…
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Pictured at top, clockwise: blue dress / white moto jacket / wedge sandal / dress / skirt / clutch
Clothes for Work Bought in May 2019
Pictured: Ted Baker London Yalila Houdini Sheath Dress
Pictured: Topshop Pleated Mini Shirtdress
Pictured: Boden Bronte Sheath Dress (petite and tall sizes too)
Pictured: BOSS Esetta Cube Print Long Sleeve Midi Dress
Pictured: Halogen ® A-Line Dress (leopard almost sold out, but other prints still in stock)
Pictured: Tahari Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Ann Taylor Floral Wrap Dress (green & another floral print, too)
Pictured: Banana Republic Stripe Asymmetrical Fit-and-Flare Dress
Pictured: Loft Boatneck Sheath Dress
Pictured: Boden Phoebe Jersey Dress
Pictured: MM LaFleur Annie Dress
Pictured: Boden Richmond Pencil Skirt
Pictured: Ann Taylor Twist Waist Pencil Skirt
Pictured: Halogen® Long Linen Blend Cardigan (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Caslon® Ballet Neck Cotton & Modal Knit Elbow Sleeve Tee (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Madewell Whisper Cotton V-Neck Pocket Tee (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Madewell Tie Front Shirt (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Gibson Draped Faux Wrap Top (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Bobeau Butter Short Sleeve Tee (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Tie Waist Knit Top (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Waist Detail Sleeveless Top (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Halogen Knot Front Top – SOLD OUT
Pictured: Vince Camuto Mixed Media Tie Front Blouse
Pictured: Ann Taylor Pleated Top
Pictured: Gibson Cozy Ribbed Cardigan (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: J.Crew Parke Blazer (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Gibson Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer
Pictured: Halogen Plaid Blazer (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Vince Camuto Peak Collar Single Button Piqué Blazer – SOLD OUT
Pictured: BLANKNYC Mesh Detail Crepe Jacket (Regular & Plus Size)
Pictured: Tahari Star Neckline Crepe Sheath Dress (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Eliza J Pleat Waist Sheath Dress – SOLD OUT
Pictured: Halogen® Seamless Two-Way Tank
Pictured: Halogen Seamless Two-Way Camisole (2 for $49)
Pictured: Boden Richmond Stretch Cotton Trousers (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Halogen Ankle Pants (Regular, Petite & Plus Size)
Accessories for Work Bought in May 2019
Pictured: CC Corso Como® ‘Del' Pump (on sale!)
Pictured: Marc Fisher LTD ‘Zala' Pump (select colors marked 40% off!)
Pictured: Sam Edelman Hazel Pointy Toe Pump (select colors marked down 40%!)
Pictured: STATE Saffy Block Heel Pump (select colors under $60!)
Pictured: CC Corso Como Jullia Flat
Pictured: Mauldin Wedge Sandal (on sale!)
Pictured: 1901 Ellery Block Heel Sandal
Pictured: Diane von Furstenberg Ines Pump
Pictured: Sam Edelman Felicia Flat
Pictured: Lucky Brand ‘Emmie' Flat
Pictured: BP. Faux Leather Circle Clutch
Pictured: Nordstrom Kara Leather Expandable Crossbody Bag
Pictured: Target Claxton Weekender Bag
Clothes for Casual Offices and the Weekend
Pictured: KUT from the Kloth ‘Helena' Denim Jacket (Regular & Petite)
Pictured: Zella Live In 7/8 Leggings
Pictured: Caslon Cotton Twill Shorts (sold out, but similar)
Pictured: Leith Ruched Body-Con Tank Dress (also in plus sizes)
Pictured: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Shoreline Low Top Sneaker
Most Bought Lingerie in May 2019
- Calvin Klein ‘Naked Glamour' Convertible Strapless Push-Up Bra
- Wacoal Top Tier Full-Figure Underwire Bra
- Elomi ‘Cate' Underwire Bra (Plus Size)
- Chantelle Lingerie Modern Invisible Smooth Custom Fit Plunge Bra
- Natori Conform Underwire Full Fit Contour Bra
Sales of note for 7/8/25:
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale has started for all cardholders — stay tuned for our roundup!
- Amazon Prime Day! I just finished our full roundup — check out deals on hair tools from Shark and Dyson, leather jackets from All Saints, classic makeup like Black Honey, as well as deals from Lo & Sons, Rothy's, Theory (love this lady jacket), Levi's, Kate Spade (love these shoes, this tote, and lots of tech gear), Club Monaco, and Gap — full roundup here
- Ann Taylor – Semiannual sale, 30% off your purchase and extra 50% off sale styles
- Athleta – Last Chance Semi-Annual Sale – Up to 70% off + Extra 30% Off (cute gym bag!)
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – Final call sale, up to 60% off + extra 10%
- Eloquii – Flash sale, extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, up to extra 70% off sale styles with code
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off seasonal faves, plus new penny loafers and slingbacks
- Spanx – End of season sale, get an extra 30% off sale styles
- Talbots – 40% off your entire purchase, + free shipping on $150+
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
- what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
- how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
- older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
- am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?
Currently wearing one of the Halogen tops pictured. Halogen does so well with color options– there are always several pretty choices.
Rosa has 3 of these too! We are the same size up top so I can borrow them. She will no longer let me borrow any of her pencil skirts, though. FOOEY!