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For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2026!

Oooh: The Fold just started their summer sale, with prices up to 40% off — including this cobalt suiting from its Clever Crepe line.

Buying suits on sale can always be a bit difficult because the blazer and bottoms may not all be in stock in your size — but the pictured suit has decent quantities of sizes remaining. (But if you’re doing a broader search, start with your (UK) size.)

The brand bills their Clever Crepe suiting as machine washable, crease resistant, and adaptable.

The pictured jacket was $565 but is now marked down to $280, and the pants were $325, but are now marked to $160. NICE.

(Readers have always loved the brand’s Belleville tops, and if I’m remembering correctly readers have also sung the praises of the brand’s shoes!)

Sales of note for 6/12:

• Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
• Ann Taylor – Last day 6/12: Extra 60% off sale! Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Athleta – 40% off tees, dresses, tanks, linen, and swim
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Bare Necessities – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off, plus get an additional 40% off clearance swim. Readers have sung the praises of these cooling pajamas and their bra-sized swimwear
• Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
• Glossier – 20-25% off almost everything (including subscriptions!)
• J.Crew – 50% off tops, dresses, skirts and more
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off 3+ styles
• Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
• Loft – 50% off everything + free shipping
• M.M.LaFleur– This weekend only, 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom – 6900+ new markdowns added – nice selection from  Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Theory, Beyond Yoga, and Zella
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – Tons of markdowns, extra 60% off 2+, 50% off one

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Last week’s discussion about the career lessons that took us too long to learn made me think about all of the relationship-building that happened in the spaces between work — the happy hours, the summer associate events, the lunches. We’ve talked before about whether you should join the office fantasy football league if you don’t like sports, and a huge part of the “yes!” to that answer was based on the relationship building that happens during things like that. After all — you are more inclined to work with people you know and like, which can matter in a situation like a law firm where partners ask associates they like to work on various projects.

Which got me to thinking — if you have a job that is hybrid or work from home, how are you personally building and maintaining relationships? If you WORK with people who are hybrid or working from home, how are you building relationships with them? Are you more diligent about attending happy hours or in-person education events like CLEs? For folks with a strong online messaging component to their jobs, have those forums expanded into “fun” chats — e.g., a Teams or Slack channel for World Cup fans?

Some specific questions to ponder:

• What’s worked surprisingly well for building relationships remotely?
• What’s harder than it used to be?
• Are you intentional about coffee chats and one-on-ones?
• Have you found ways to build relationships without after-hours events?
• If you’re a manager, how do you help newer employees build connections?
• Have you successfully found mentors or sponsors while working remotely?
• Do you think remote workers are disadvantaged when it comes to promotions?

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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

I don’t normally gravitate toward a bright floral print for work apparel, but this dress from Karl Lagerfeld Paris is really calling my name. I could totally see myself reaching for this lightweight cotton fabric on a hot summer day and adding a navy blazer once I hit the office.

The belt is removable, so I might do away with it altogether or swap it out for a brown, braided version. For shoes, I’m thinking something like these braided leather flats from Vionic, which skew a bit casual but would fly in most offices I spend time in these days. 

The dress is $189 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes 2-14.

Sales of note for 6/12:

• Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
• Ann Taylor – Last day 6/12: Extra 60% off sale! Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Athleta – 40% off tees, dresses, tanks, linen, and swim
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Bare Necessities – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off, plus get an additional 40% off clearance swim. Readers have sung the praises of these cooling pajamas and their bra-sized swimwear
• Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
• Glossier – 20-25% off almost everything (including subscriptions!)
• J.Crew – 50% off tops, dresses, skirts and more
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off 3+ styles
• Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
• Loft – 50% off everything + free shipping
• M.M.LaFleur– This weekend only, 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom – 6900+ new markdowns added – nice selection from  Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Theory, Beyond Yoga, and Zella
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – Tons of markdowns, extra 60% off 2+, 50% off one

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It’s between Memorial Day and July 4 — so you might think there are no good deals to be had right now. But in my experience this is actually the best time to get cold-weather stuff on deep discount, in part because the stores are trying to get all of it off their shelves before July.

Looking through Nordstrom right now there are deals to be had on good bags like Mulberry (but in a wintry burgundy), and on heavy coats from brands like Mackage or Soia & Kyo. Of course, most stuff is down to lucky sizes.

This 100% virgin wool cardigan from Akris is a great example and, for once, is still available in most sizes. Are you going to wear it before fall? I suppose it depends how freezing your office A/C is. But I think it’s incredibly versatile because it’s a simple, easy cardigan in a mostly dark, subdued color — but the stripes add a bit of joie de vivre and distinction. (Also, how cute would the stripe at the cuffs look poking out of the sleeve of a blazer or overcoat?)

The sweater was $835, but is currently marked to $501.

(Another great deal with lots of sizes: this gorgeous tweed jacket from Akris.)

Sales of note for 6/12:

• Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
• Ann Taylor – Last day 6/12: Extra 60% off sale! Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Athleta – 40% off tees, dresses, tanks, linen, and swim
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Bare Necessities – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off, plus get an additional 40% off clearance swim. Readers have sung the praises of these cooling pajamas and their bra-sized swimwear
• Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
• Glossier – 20-25% off almost everything (including subscriptions!)
• J.Crew – 50% off tops, dresses, skirts and more
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off 3+ styles
• Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
• Loft – 50% off everything + free shipping
• M.M.LaFleur– This weekend only, 25% off jardigans (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom – 6900+ new markdowns added – nice selection from  Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Theory, Beyond Yoga, and Zella
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals up to 75% off! Nice selection of Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss and Rag & Bone, a ton of affordable work basics from Calvin Klein and dresses from Maggy London, Eliza J, and Donna Morgan
• Talbots – Tons of markdowns, extra 60% off 2+, 50% off one

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