Splurge Tuesday’s TPS Report: Bamford’s Wool-Blend Paneled Dress

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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We begin the week in splurge mode, with our most expensive suggestions, and wind our way to Friday, where a less expensive item of clothing might be just what you need to make it to the weekend. We love, love, love navy and black when worn together in a planned way, and today's suggested splurge is no exception. We love the paneled layers of navy silk and black wool, as well as the gentle slope of the round neck, and the eminently ladylike short sleeves and knee-length skirt. We'd wear it with pearls or another 18″-22″ necklace, and perhaps a brooch as well. Available at Net-a-Porter for $2,295. Bamford Wool-blend paneled dress

Sales of note for 5/14/25:

• Nordstrom Rack – Looking for a deal on a Dyson hairdryer? The Rack has several refurbished ones for $199-$240 (instead of $400+) — but they're final sale only.
• Ann Taylor – Suit Yourself! 30% off suiting (ends 5/16) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 60% off sale (ends 5/14)
• Talbots – 40% off all markdowns (ends 5/18) + 30% off dresses, skirts, accessories, and shoes
• Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17)
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
• Boden – 10% off new women's styles with code + sale up to 50% off
• Eloquii – Up to 60% off everything + extra 60% off sale + $1 shipping on all orders
• J.Crew – Up to 50% off long-weekend styles + 50% off select swim and coverups
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100+ + extra 20% off $125+
• M.M.LaFleur – Lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance styles
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off

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