Weekend Open Thread
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The extremely strappy sandal look has been around for a long time, I think, but it still looks fresh and hot, at least to me. The trick? Finding a pair of heels that's comfortable to wear with your party dress. I like this pair of 4″ heels from Isola (the same company behind the ubercomfortable Sofft and Born shoes). I like the “quiet” sparkle, the way the straps dip in the front (to help elongate your leg) and the general look. They were $185 at Zappos, but are currently marked to $148. Isola – Balta (Black Sheep Sonner) – Footwear
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Sales of note for 6/27/25:
- Nordstrom – Almost 1500 new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
- Ann Taylor – Semi-Annual Sale! Extra 50% off sale, and $50 off every $100 you spend, including new arrivals.
- Athleta – Semi-Annual Sale starts now, up to 70% off
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 20% off everything
- Boden – Sale up to 50% off
- Eloquii – Extra 50% off all sale.
- J.Crew – End of season sale, extra 60% off sale styles
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 50% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Sitewide Sale, save 25% with code — this week only! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off seasonal faves, plus new penny loafers and slingbacks
- Spanx – End-of-season sale
- Talbots – 50% off all T by Talbots, 40% off rest of your purchase
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- 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?
- what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
- how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
- older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
- am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?
It’s been a few years since I’ve needed to purchase sheets and a duvet cover. (The last time I did it, Linens’n Things was still in business.)
Where do ‘rettes typically shop for these?
TIA
Bed Bath & Beyond!
Overstock.com although you take a gamble with not being able to feel/see the duvet cover/sheets in person.
IKEA. Seriously. And I wait for sales.
I’m a fan of Royal Velvet sheets from Bed Bath and Beyond, and Ikea for duvet colors (I like their designs a lot).
Costco.
Odd question that came to me as I was ironing my clothes for the week: is it unprofessional to always roll up the sleeves to your button-down collared shirts? Once I get to my desk in the morning, I always roll up my sleeves. Is that tacky? I was trying to remember, and I don’t think I’ve seen many people do this at work. FWIW, I work in govt finance. Business casual..most people don’t even wear button-downs, but they are my go-to.
Unless I am/will be wearing a suit jacket, over it I frequently roll up the sleeves on my button fronts. I just make sure that the “rolls” are neat and flat as opposed to being bunched up. A lot of times I roll up the sleeves before I even put the shirt on in the morning!
I think if you’re going for the crisp, professional look of a button-down, rolling up the sleeves ruins the look. I know a lot of people who prefer having a 3/4 sleeve, so why not just buy the 3/4 length to start with?
The cuffs separate (read: tear away from, rip) from the sleeve when you bend your arms.