Weekly News Update:
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- Insider talked to woman lawyers about how it's hard to win when it comes to professional dress codes.
- The Lily shared that a Latina neurology resident, Dr. Shari Dunaway, was docked points for wearing hoop earrings during a practical exam, which inspired the hashtag #BigHoopEnergy.
- BBC News reported that Canada Goose will end its use of fur by the end of 2022, while Reuters noted that Neiman Marcus will close its fur salons and become fur-free by early 2023.
- Fashionista noted that the U.S. Olympic team will be wearing underwear, pajamas, and loungewear from Kim Kardashian's Skims brand.
- Lifehacker explained how to recharge after quitting a job you hate.
- Above the Law announced the ninth ATL Top 50 Law School Rankings (email address required for access).
- The Cut explained what revenge bedtime procrastination is — and how to prevent it.
- Allure reported that Pinterest has banned weight-loss ads.
- Bitch looked at the new anthology We Are the Baby-Sitters Club: Essays and Artwork from Grown-Up Readers.
- Your Laugh of the Week comes from The Onion, with “Nation Resolves Not To Forget Lessons Of Corpid-19.”
On CorporetteMoms Recently…
- We shared readers' favorite maternity pants for work.
- We offered some clothes for working moms, including some maternity basics and washable workwear.
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Sales of note for 8/28:
- Ann Taylor – End of summer sale, last call — extra 70% off all sale, new markdowns added.
- CVS – Epic beauty sale, $10 off when you spend $30 (Walmart is having its “Beauty Event” as well right now!)
- The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
- J.Crew – Last chance summer styles on sale
- J.Crew Factory – 40% off new arrivals, extra 15% of $100+ orders
- J.McLaughlin – Extra 40% off sale
- Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
- Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
- M.M.LaFleur – Labor Day Sale Event, save sitewide! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
- Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work dresses from Calvin Klein, Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
- Talbots – End of summer clearance, 70% off markdowns, including lots of colors of the reader favorite cardigan!
- Theory – End of season sale is on!
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
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