Weekly News Update

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Liking these posts? Follow us on Twitter or like us on Facebook — this is the edited version of what we’re reading! (We also Tweet if we hear about a good sale through our CorporetteDeals Twitter feed.) – Woo hoo, Corporette has been nominated again for the ABA Journal's  “Top 100 Law Blogs” listing! Thank you to all my readers, both old and new (and lawyers and non!). If you'd be so good to vote for me (we're in the “Just for Fun” category,”) it would be greatly appreciated. :) – Jezebel picked up the commenters' debate about dyeing your hair to look older that we started a few days ago. – Are you perceived as competent but unlikable or as likable but incompetent? Fast Company advises you to flirt to fill the gap. Meanwhile, World of Wealth has a good round-up of blogs from women in male-dominated industries. – Happy holidays! Focus on Style has a fun interview about what to wear to an office holiday party, and CareerDiva has a roundup of what NOT to get your coworkers.

Sales of note for 5/21/25:

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! 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)
• 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 – 50% off summer-ready styles
• Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• Boden – 10% off new women's styles with code + sale up to 50% off
• Eloquii – 50-60% off select styles
• J.Crew – 60% off sale, and 40% off packing picks (prices as marked)
• J.Crew Factory – New arrivals, plus up to 60% off everything plus extra 50% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – 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!

Some of our latest threadjacks include:

• 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?
• what do you answer if prospective dates ask you if you “like your job”?
• how gross is it to put spilt jam back in the container?
• how do you know if you're irritable from depression vs irritable from stuff being irritating?
• what are you doing for meals if you don't cook or barely cook?