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Suit of the Week: Monogram Gray Pinstriped Skirt Suit

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Each Wednesday we'll feature a suit we think is nice. Fashionable, wearable, businesslike, etc, etc.

There are four brands that most young businesswomen purchase suits from: Banana Republic, Ann Taylor, J.Crew, and Theory. It's actually hard to find suits that are a good “step up” from those — while you can get one of those suits for $300-$700, the next price range seems to be in the $2000s. Anyway, we were intrigued when Banana Republic announced that it was going to have a new “higher” line, Monogram. We've read that it hasn't been doing so well (perhaps because the website stinks!) but we are loving this gray pinstriped suit from the Monogram line.

We love a lot of things about it: the fit, the seasonless dark gray fabric that is 60% wool, 40% silk. We're also intrigued by the wrap collar — so many times a suit with a bit of detailing is a bit too “society lady,” and little less “business lady” — there may be fur detailing, or sparkly buttons, or bows attached. This wrap collar is the perfect kind of touch to a suit — it's unique and innovative without detracting from the fact that the suit means business.

The pencil skirt is $115, and the blazer is $275. Close-up of that wrap collar below:

Sales of note for 5/22 (Happy Memorial Day Weekend!)

  • Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our roundup here. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
  • Alex Mill – Special small-batch pieces up to 50% off
  • Alexis Bittar – 30% off SS26 styles
  • Ann Taylor – 40% off + extra 15% off your purchase including new arrivals
  • Aurate – 25% off with code
  • Bare Necessities – Up to 40% off, including tons of bra-sized swimwear
  • Boden – 30% off everything
  • DSW – Use code VIPBESTIES to get 25% off regular price and clearance
  • Express – Flash sale, 25% off all dresses and sets, including sale!
  • Evereve – Additional 20% off all clearance items!
  • J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off swim
  • J.Crew Factory – Extra 60% off clearance + extra 20% off orders over $125
  • L'Agence – Long weekend sale, with lots of pieces 25% off
  • Lands' End – 50% off + 10% sitewide — and $10 off totes
  • Loft– 50% off your purchase, and 5/22 only: $25 dresses
  • Mango – 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
  • M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Sale, up to 70% off this weekend only! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
  • M.Gemi – Memorial Day sale, prices up to 60% off
  • Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! 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
  • Printfresh – Up to 70% off select sleepwear, apparel, and accessories
  • Revolve – Up to 80% off sitewide — and 20% off all beauty, including brands like Tower 28, RMS, Oribe, and more
  • Rothy's – 25% off sitewide
  • Sue Sartor – 30% off sitewide
  • Supergoop – 20% off sitewide + free Glow Stick (also, free shipping with $50+)
  • Talbots – 40% off one item and 30% off your purchase
  • Theory – 25% off sitewide (see our notes here)
  • TOCCIN – 30% off select items with code! (You can't stack codes, but on full price items try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!)
  • Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!

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

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3 Comments

  2. anthropologie for suits??

    corporette, i love the idea of your site–i’ve been looking for something like this, but you need to get your comments to line up with the rest of your site and allow people to comment as “guest” (ie: no email or name required) to actually get people to comment, a la above the law. i was reluctant to comment, but thought i should let you know why.

  3. Boy. I don’t know. If I were a judge listening to argument by someone wearing that suit, I might be distracted trying to figure out what was going on with that collar.

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