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 7/3/25:

• Nordstrom – 2,700+ new markdowns for women — and the Anniversary Sale preview has started!
• Ann Taylor – 40% off your purchase, including new arrivals + summer steals $39+
• Athleta – Last Chance Semi-Annual Sale – Up to 70% off + Extra 30% Off (cute gym bag!)
• Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
• Boden – Final call sale, up to 60% off + extra 10%
• Eloquii – Flash sale, extra 60% off all sale
• J.Crew – End of season sale, up to extra 70% off sale styles with code
• J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
• M.M.LaFleur – Sale on sale! Extra 25% on already discounted merchandise! 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, get an extra 30% off sale styles
• Talbots – 40% off your entire purchase, + free shipping on $150+

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?