We’re not quite sure why, but this one has eluded us — we first saw it in the Neiman Marcus catalog a while ago, and then couldn’t find on the website, and even now, searching for “Michael Simon” does not bring this sucker up. Anyway: We really like this cotton and cashmere sweater, which has those rare qualities of being sophisticated, playful, colorful, and black all at the same time. We like the ribbons; we like the basketweave — and we particularly like the fact that it comes in petites as well as women’s sizes. We can only find a link to it on the website in women’s sizes, but one can order it through the catalog: items 12a-12f in the WBT10 catalog. The cardigan was $180, now $120 ($130 for women’s); the shell was $90, now $60 ($65 for women’s). Michael Simon – Ribbon Cardigan & Tank If you’ve recently seen a great work piece you’d like to recommend to the readers, please e-mail editor@corporette.com with “TPS” in the subject line. Unless you ask otherwise, we’ll refer to you by your first initial. (L-0)This post contains affiliate links and Corporette® may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this post. For more details see here. Thank you so much for your support!
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Workwear sales of note for 6.02.23:
- Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started! See our thoughts here.
- Ann Taylor – $50 off $150; $100 off $250+; extra 30% off all sale styles
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off purchase
- Boden – Sale, up to 50% off
- Cole Haan – Up to 50% off select styles; extra 20% off sandals & sneakers
- Eloquii – 60% off all tops
- Express – 30% off all dresses, tops, shorts & more; extra 50% off clearance
- H&M – Up to 60% off online and in-store.
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off “dressed up” styles (lots of cute dresses!); extra 50% off select sale
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything; 60% off 100s of summer faves; extra 60% off clearance
- J.McLaughlin – The Sale Event: extra 30% off
- Loft – 40% off tops; 30% off full-price styles
- Sephora – Up to 50% off select beauty.
- Shopbop – Up to 60% off sale
- Sue Sartor – Lots of cute dresses on sale!
- Talbots – 25-40% off select styles
Other noteworthy sales:
- CB2.com – Up to 40% off; pop-up sale up to 30% off
- Joss & Main – Up to 60% off, plus an extra 20% off with code
- Tuft & Needle – Save up to $775 on mattresses (Reader-favorite brand; Kat really likes hers!)
- West Elm – Up to 25% off in-stock furniture; up to 60% off clearance
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Radu
I had an easter basket as a kid with the same weave! Would be great to wear to a child’s playdate, but I don’t have any children.
Anon
This looks like something for the over-50 set.
michelle
I’m over 50 and I wouldn’t wear it
sam
i had the same thought.
Clerky
This is cute and fun. Not sure if I would wear it myself, I would definitely have to try it on first. I like it overall.
em
This would look frumpy and teacherly on my mom, let alone on me.
Lincoln
I am sure the over 70 crowd appreciates occassionally having items to chose from on this site.
El
This would be great for my Amazing Technicolor Estate Planning practice
michelle
:-)
zee
While I see the appeal, it reminds me too much of those potholders I used to “weave” with loops on a plastic “loom” when I was a kid.
Anon
What a great walk down memory lane! I had one of those too!
ARinFL
OMG! I loved those!
Anonymous
As long as we’re looking at frumpy things, what do people think of this shoe? http://www.naturalizer.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC0218319&pg=3005582
I know, a little orthopedic looking, but they also look so comfortable, and I’ve had good luck with Naturalizer before. Can I get away with these, without looking too unstylish? On a casual day?
zee
I recommend their more refined-looking pumps – equally comfortable, minus some of the frump. That being said, if you wear them with pants people probably won’t notice.
JF
Oh, I do like them! But I admit, they are not the most sophisticated shoe. I would wear them under pants for days that I am not trying to impress anyone. I would also keep them for casual wear… hmm actually, I am thinking about buying them myself now lol. They do look mad comfy.
ARinFL
I’d go with something more like this: http://www.naturalizer.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC0218356&pg=3005597
zee
wearing these now, very comfy and true to size, fyi.
ARinFL
Thanks. I actually just bought them this morning (but I found them for $59). Would you consider them basic black pumps like you might wear for an interview? Or is the detailing a little too obvious for that?
Jane
I have these; they’re comfortable and look great.
EQ
Anyone have any thoughts on the gray version of this shoe?
Rachael
Love these. I have the gray version with black and teal accents, and I adore them. They actually give a great pop to a variety of outfits, and they are extremely comfortable given the height of the heel. The first day I wore them, I had to run – literally – to court, and they didn’t kill my feet at all.
JF
I just got them! Use coupon code NATLOVE to save 10%. Thank you for posting the link.
ARinFL
Thanks for the coupon! I like this style too: http://www.naturalizer.com/Shopping/ProductDetails.aspx?p=EC0219804&pg=3005932
luluaj
This reminds me of the Golden Girls.
Midori
Nope. Not doing it for me.
Walking Barefoot
Ladies who lunch… at the retirement community.
It needs more shape, less busy-ness.
3L
HAHA! Well put.
Eva
No no no no no.
Lawgirl
Saw it, thought it was cute, but not enough to pull trigger.
LPC
Nooooooooooooo……….
KB
FAIL
JF
YECH.
Anne Vohl
Very “housewife”. Looks like something from long ago. Not a good idea for office or boardroom.
s-k-s
Yikes!! Wouldn’t buy it for $10 on a clearance rack, let alone pay $180 for it.
The ribbon trim reminds me of my easter basket when I was a kid.
Jay
Aww, it’s cute. Totally appropriate for Easter Sunday church services. Maybe on Friday with a solid color shell in one of the basket weave colors?
Twinmom
Black on Easter? No way… (PS No on any other day as well)
anon-nyc
not a fan.
w
Wow, that sweater set is tragic. I’m pretty sure my grade school librarian wore something similar.
legalicious07
Ummmm….no!
dclaw
Heeedious.