Suit of the Week: Ann Taylor Karlee Suit

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What a gorgeous black navy skirt suit. When we refer to wearing a dress with a cropped jacket, this is almost exactly what we have in mind. We love the cut of the suit, the texture of the fabric, and especially the pockets — “raw edge pleated trim” is apparently code for “cool”. The jacket is $219, and the matching skirt is $109. (We will admit, we wish the skirt were a smidge longer.) UPDATE:  As one reader informs us, the color is actually navy — not black. Alas! It is still a gorgeous suit, though.

Sales of note for 5/21/25:

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
• 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 – 50% off summer-ready styles
• Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Boden – 10% off new women's styles with code + sale up to 50% off
• Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
• J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
• J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
• 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 – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes, and accessories

And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!

Some of our latest threadjacks include:

• is imposter syndrome a real thing?
• talk to me about the estrogen patch for perimenopause
• where did you “learn to clean“?
• how do you travel light with business clothes?
• what do you answer if prospective dates ask you if you “like your job”?
• how gross is it to put spilt jam back in the container?
• how do you know if you're irritable from depression vs irritable from stuff being irritating?
• what are you doing for meals if you don't cook or barely cook?