Thursday’s TPS Report: White House|Black Market’s Plaid Pencil Skirt

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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. Pencil skirts are an office basic, and we love this plaid one from White House|Black Market. White can be a tricky color to wear, but the pattern makes this easier — more flattering on a body, and less problematic if the skirt gets dirty somehow, such as with some spilled soup or errant pen markings. We'd wear it with a black twinset and, perhaps, dark purple pumps. It's $78 at White House|Black Market. Plaid Pencil Skirt

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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