O’Briens Wine Fest returns to Dublin’s RDS on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th October 2026 for a celebration of exceptional wines and the people behind them. The weekend brings together wine lovers, expert winemakers and a wide selection of wines to discover and enjoy.
Tickets cost €40 plus booking fee, with an early bird offer saving €5 until September 14th.

Your ticket includes all wine samples, 5 Champagne tasting tokens and a complimentary Tipperary Crystal wine glass. Visitors can also join the exclusive Meet Our Winemaker Tastings throughout the weekend. These free sessions offer a closer look at special wines through intimate tastings and conversations with expert winemakers. Places for the winemaker tastings are limited, so sign up on the day to take part.

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

Leather (or faux leather) in the office can be a bit controversial, but the general consensus around these parts is that it can work if the styling is right. This A-line maxi skirt from Vince Camuto is a classic shape, and with a conservative top and accessories, I think it would be perfect for almost any office.

I would probably go for a feminine blouse in a silky fabric to balance things out, like this bow-neck blouse from Ann Taylor. Sadly, it doesn’t seem like this skirt is available in petites, so unless you’re willing to spend quite a bit on alterations, this is going to be for the taller folks only! 

The skirt is $39.97 at Nordstrom Rack and comes in sizes S-XL. It also comes in navy and merlot. 

Sales of note for 9/4 (Happy Labor Day — see our big roundup!)

• Nordstrom – End of season clearance, up to 50% off
• Anine Bing – Archive sale, up to 70% off select styles, online only
• Ann Taylor – 30% off you purchase, including new arrivals – $50 off when you spend $200. Readers love this easycare blouse and this blazer that makes a great separate.
• Anthropologie – 40% off sale! The reader favorite wide leg pants are on sale for as low as $86, including the pants I posted last week!
• Athleta – Up to 60% off + extra 30% off sale; readers love these pants
• AYR – Archive sale, up to 60% off
• Boden – 20% off everything – readers love these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
• CVS – Epic beauty sale, $10 off when you spend $30 (Walmart is having its “Beauty Event” as well right now!)
• Design Within Reach – the semiannual sale, 25% off everything! (readers love the Herman Miller Aeron and Sayl!)
• The Fold – 20% off, limited time only
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide, PLUS extra 20% off orders over $125
• J.McLaughlin – Extra 40% off sale (ending soon)
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70% (ending soon)
• 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 – Thru September 7: Extra 25% off clearance! 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
• Sarah Flint – 20% off sitewide
• Talbots – Ends 9/4: 25-40% off wear-now styles
• Theory – End of season sale is on!
• Veronica Beard – Extra 20% off sale styles with code

Outfit Details: Flore Flore Halter, Donni Pants, Gwyn Sweater, Polo Hat, Toteme Bag, Call It By Your Name Loafers

For me, sporty dressing feels smartest when color is treated with the same attention as cut. On a more active day I still want the outfit to work as an outfit, where the functional pieces read like choices rather than purely practical add-ons. A layer I can tie at my waist once it warms up, a bright pop in a sneaker, a flash of shiny satin. The fun is in the color play, picking shades that play up that athletic rhythm while everything still feels styled.

Outfit Details: LilyEve Jacket, Flore Flore Tank, Kule Shorts (similar here, less expensive here), Elder Statesman Sweater, Miu Miu Sneakers (sold out, more colors here, similar here), Bombas Socks, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses (sold out, similar here) | Flore Flore Halter, Donni Pants, Gwyn Sweater, Polo Hat, Toteme Bag, Call It By Your Name Loafers

The other half of the outfit equation is in shape. I like silhouettes with a vintage athleticism to them, like a track jacket or a pair of old-school athletic shorts, then add something more polished. A polo sweater over the shorts, or a shoe in a dressier finish. That contrast is what keeps it from reading like you’re on your way to the gym.