Weekend Open Thread

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Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Ladies, we haven't talked about winter hats in far too long — which are your favorites? I feel like I am perpetually on the hunt for a good one. Last year (or two years ago) I found a pretty knit hat at Old Navy that was lined with fleece on the inside, which I liked for warmth — but it has not held up well at all. I'm currently wearing a slouchy beanie like the pictured one (on sale for $21 at Nordstrom), which is fine. What are your favorites — what material do you like for warmth, durability and static, and what styles do you think are the most flattering? Do you think you ever “age out” of certain styles, like pom poms? Pictured: Halogen® Metallic Cashmere Blend Beanie, $21.98 at Nordstrom in black, gray and white. (L-all)  

Sales of note for 10/9:

• Ann Taylor – Extra 50% off sale, and $50 off dresses, jackets and shoes
• J.Crew – Friends & Family Event, 30% off for loyalty members
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide
• M.M.LaFleur – Fall Refresh Event, up to 25% off (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom – 15 points per dollar on beauty and 6400+ new markdowns (also, weirdly, they have the Fall 2026 Chanel collection, which I feel like is a first for them, but it's like a catalog for you to call for an appointment… very strange)
• Nordstrom Rack – Extra 40% off select clearance
• Old Navy – 40% off everything. The Old Navy x Altuzarra collab is in! All sizes (up to 4X!) of the blazer in the collab is still available.
• Talbots – All markdowns 50% off two or more, or 40% off one.
• Theory – End of season sale is on with extra savings (new prices are marked).

And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!

Some of our latest threadjacks include:

• how to become a morning person
• guidelines to share with people to whom you delegate work
• finding cute casual pants
• inspiration for a bathroom renovation