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 5/16/25:
- 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 tonight) + 25% off your full price purchase (ends 5/18) + extra 40% off sale
- Nordstrom – Beauty Deals up to 25% off (ends 5/17) — also lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% 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 – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
- J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything and 20% off orders of $125+
- M.M.LaFleur – Daily flash sales, and lots of twill suiting on sale! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance styles
- Spanx – Free shipping on everything
- Talbots – 30% off dresses, skirts, shoes and accessories
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
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- is imposter syndrome a real thing?
- talk to me about the estrogen patch for perimenopause
- where did you “learn to clean“?
- how do you travel light with business clothes?
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- how gross is it to put spilt jam back in the container?
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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.