Wednesday’s TPS Report: David Meister Jersey Sheath 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.
For today's TPS, we like this classic brown sheath dress from David Meister, on sale at Nordstrom. It's form-fitting without being overly sexy, can be paired with a white or beige blazer or cardigan, and can go from day to night without problems. We particularly like the scooped neckline that hits below her collarbone — too high of a neckline can be extraordinarily unflattering. Was $268, now $134. David Meister Jersey Sheath
Sales of note for 9/5/25
- Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including new arrivals
- Anthropologie – 30% off clothing and accessories
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50 — see our full roundup of what to buy for work at J.Crew
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
- L.K. Bennett – 20% off all new-season
- Nordstrom Rack – Season Closeout: extra 40% off select clearance dresses, sandals, shorts, and swimwear(ends 9/11)
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance sales
- Soma – 5 panties for $39 + 35% off 3+ styles + buy 2 get 3 free panties — readers love these PJs and these no-VPL panties
- Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns — here are all the reader favorites at Talbots
- White House Black Market – 50% off all sale styles (ends 9/5)
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- how do I feel less overstimulated at work?
- how can I look more put-together/expensive?
- what's the best out-of-office message to show I'm not working?
- what are some comfortable fashion sneakers?
- what brands have minimalist clothes for a more casual office?
- how to store lots of accessories
- what are good products for sparse brows?
- what do you recommend for gifts for a friend who's eloping?
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
To me that looks a wee bit too sexy. But perhaps that’s just the model’s 19 inch waist making me think that way. Or else my generational attitudes are showing.
Women have so many more clothing options than men, it’s almost unfair. Although I suppose the sheer dollar amount women must spend on their large and varied wardrobes evens things out a bit.
Could someone with more than 10% body fat look good in this?
Very nice dress, but in a conservative office it’d be just barely over the too-sexy line, because of how form-fitting it is I expect the rear view would be very va-va-voom. Also, if I may, I want to disagree with this: “too high of a neckline can be extraordinarily unflattering”. Lots of well-cut high necklines in the world, and, they’re a great place for a necklace.
Why is it that whenever Corporette posts something remotely form-fitting, its automatically considered too sexy? I mean, we are women… we have breasts and hips and waists. While I wouldn’t want to see cleavage pouring out, in the posted picture, everything is demurely covered, its not that form-fitting, there are sleeves, and the length hits right at the knee. The reason many women come to this blog is that they want to look professional while remaining trendy and feminine. Professional doesn’t have to mean we’re asexual so that we cover up and deny how our bodies look. In fact, I think Corporette is trying to dispel that very belief with this blog.
not too form-fitting? The only thing more form-fitting would be spanx or a wetsuit. It clings to every curve of her body. Men would probably love it, and someone who wears this would show a lot of self-confidence, so it’s not all bad. But it’s risky because many people will think it’s too sexy for a law firm.
Excellent day-to-evening dress. Look around your office and see if this seems to fit in with what other (preferably more senior than you) women are wearing – you might want to wear an unbuttoned cardigan over it at work.