Weekend Open Thread

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Stuck late at the office or over the weekend, and have something on your mind? Discuss it here.
Pictured: Noritake “Elements Marine” Mug, 12 Oz., available at Macys.com for $11 (was $16)

Sales of note for 7/29/25

• Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale is open for everyone — here's our roundup! (ends 8/3)
• Ann Taylor – 50% off wear-now styles + $50 off dresses and shoes + extra 60% off sale
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Boden – 25% off Mini styles (no women's sales currently)
• Eloquii – $19+ select styles + extra 45% off all sale
• J.Crew – Up to 50% off summer styles + extra 50% off sale
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 70% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – 25% off all previous flash sale items! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Rothy's – Final Few: up to 50% off
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 25% off your entire purchase + extra 50% markdowns on top of that

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?