Wednesday’s TPS Report: Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amelie Short Sleeve Knit Dress
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Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
For today's TPS we're going to suggest this lovely sweater dress from Ralph Lauren. We like the silk/cashmere blend, as well as the ruching detail on the sleeves. It actually seems like a dress that would look great with a contrasting long-sleeved turtleneck beneath it, as well as on its own. We'd wear it with a long necklace (and definitely a slip beneath it). It's $140 at macys.com
, available in sizes XS-XL, in both black and gray. Lauren by Ralph Lauren Amelie Short Sleeve Knit Dress
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Sales of note for 6/26:
- Amazon Prime Day is still continuing! You can check out our roundup here… Also don't forget that sister site Shopbop is offering 25% off a lot of great brands if you link your Prime account, including brands like A.L.C., Aeyde, Alex Mill, Alice & Olivia, Anine Bing, Barefoot Dreams, Beyond Yoga, Birkenstock, Black Halo, Clare V., Cult Gaia, Farm Rio, Ferragamo, Frank & Eileen, Jenni Kayne, La Ligne, Marine Layer, Nili Lotan, Printfresh (!), rag & bone, RAILS, STAUD, Stuart Weitzman, Theory, TWP, Veronica Beard, Vince, White & Warren, Xirena, and Z-Supply
- Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
- Alexis Bittar – End of season sale, up to 50% off
- Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
- Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale! 300+ new markdowns, extra 50% off al sale styles Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it's a great separate)
- Athleta – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off reader favorites like Brookyn and Endless pants, and the Pranayama wrap is marked down to $55
- AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
- Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles
- Boden – Summer sale, up to 50% off – readers love these dresses, these blazers, and the brand's fun suiting
- COS – New pieces added to sale, up to 50% off
- DeMellier – Summer sale: Final Reductions
- The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
- Hobbs – Up to 50% off, extra 20% off sale
- J.Crew – Summer sale – extra 50% off all sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide, plus 60% off clearance
- Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
- Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
- Lululemon – Summer sale!
- Margaux – Save up to 50% off, including archive sale
- M.M.LaFleur – Fourth of July sale! 70% off occasion styles (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Ruti – Semi-annual sale, up to 70% off!
- Sarah Flint – 30% off select styles (we just ranked these shoes as some of our top 10 most comfortable heel brands)
- Splendid – Up to 60% off women's sale!
- Strathberry – Up to 20% off select styles
- Stuart Weitzman – Summer styles now up to 40% off
- Talbots – 40% off your purchase and 6/26 only: 50% off all T by Talbots
- Veronica Beard – Extra 25% off sale
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
huh. I usually would say that sweater dresses are too clingy for work, but this one looks great. The slip would be a must. So would presumably by the time you break this one out it will be freezing outside. Would you do boots/tights or just heels/tights? I am a big flat-heeled boots fan usually, but I think they might be too clunky for this dress.
If you did heels/tights, wouldn’t you want to consider something other than the head-to-toe all black look? Here in Texas, I’d say regular pantyhose in one’s skin tone, but we don’t have the wintry weather and walking to work to factor into legwear selections. With the turtleneck underneath it, there wouldn’t be a “need” for a blazer? Corporate appropriate or too trendy a look then? What say you, other Corporettes?
I like the dress (and vote for slouchy boots with it – are those office appropriate?), but all that black and then a color-blocking effect via turtleneck at the top and sleeves seems off to me. Too severe, I think. Maybe a scarf instead to add some color and make it winter appropriate?
I’d buy it in gray and then wear black heels or boots. Or perhaps wear it with bright vcolored heels? I am more concerned about the neckline. With the boatneck, would there be an issue with bra straps possibly showing?
How about wearing a set of diamante bra straps they would add a touch of sparkle particularly through to after work.
Love this. Wonder if a nice button down would layer better under it? Perhaps add a belt at the natural waist too. Or drop the button down and add a scarf at the neck, small earrings if any jewelry at all. And tights and heels, or boots.
I’m 5’4″ with a long torso and short legs. This would look ridiculous and matronly on me, but I love the way it looks on this 6′ tall model! Wish they had a petite version (but then again petites are usually short-waisted, which also = me looking ridiculous…sigh). If you find something like this for us short gals, please post!
Catherine, you are apparently my body double. If only shirts that came in long torso sizes didn’t always have correspondingly long arms!
Beautiful!
I love it. I would not wear it with boots to work. I would choose some fun shoes, maybe chunky mary janes or t-straps. Tights or hose, your choice, and pearls for conservative/light at the face, or chains, or if you dare, something more “statement.”
I think you might try this on even if you are not super tall. I can see no absolute reason it would not work, except if it is too long or the sleeves really bulky.
love, love, love it! great for my business casual fridays . . .Can I wear a blazer over this and boots?
Wow. If you’re looking for a “corporate” look, you’d definitely want to go with stockings (nude or off black), black pumps, and a significant scarf (Ferragamo, Hermes, Pucci or something that looks like them). For most corporate looks, boots only work under pants, casual Friday — or when it’s snowing.
oooh lustlustlustlust….
Abby, I don’t think you need to worry about bra straps showing. The neckline isn’t really that wide. Love Sue’s ideas about what to pair this up with. Can’t wait to try it out!!!