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Here’s a fun little question for today: what beauty or self-maintenance routines actually feel worth it to you these days?

I’m thinking mostly about recurring appointments and upkeep like hair color, facials, Botox, massages, manicures, waxing, lashes, laser treatments, etc. — but I’d also love to hear about anything else that takes regular time, money, or effort and still earns a permanent place in your routine.

Do you:

• color your hair or get root touchups regularly?
• get massages, facials, or other wellness appointments?
• do Botox or other anti-aging treatments? (here’s a link to our last discussion on “aging intentionally“)
• keep up with manicures, lashes, waxing, threading, or similar salon maintenance?
• have any standing appointments that take real logistical effort but still feel worth it?
• used to do more upkeep than you do now?

I feel like my own routines have changed a lot over the years. This is partly because life got busier, partly because priorities changed, and partly because aging itself changes the equation. I still love the idea of regular massages, for example, but I get them very irregularly. I used to thread my eyebrows every 6 weeks or so, but one of the strange “perks” of aging is that there’s simply less hair growth to manage. Other maintenance issues went away due to choices I made — my laser hair removal worked so well that I almost never think about shaving anymore.

Have your routines changed over time? Have you streamlined things intentionally, or are there services/products you now consider absolutely worth the upkeep?

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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!

Personally, I am not a fan of polka dots — but I can appreciate them as an abstractly chic concept, and we’ve definitely featured other polka-dot suits before. (I seem to remember a great one from Eloquii.) But: I can’t remember seeing a polka dot suit from a high end brand like this one: Reiss!

I love that they have a lot of polka dot pieces right now, including the inverse of this — I would absolutely wear this white and navy suit with the navy and white blouse!

The suiting pieces include trousers and the double-breasted blazer, both in regular and petite sizes, and (sigh) some matching shorts. Pieces are $235-$498.

Sales of note for 6/2:

• Nordstrom – Designer clearance up to 40% off!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off dresses, jackets, and shoes
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
• Express – Today only (6/2): all clearance up to 85% off when you take an extra 20-50% off
• J.Crew – 20% off $200, including new styles
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + 40-60% off everything else
• Loft – 60% off sale styles
• M.M.LaFleur– Up to 70% off, plus new styles added! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! 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 – Buy one, get one 50% off everything!

Outfit Details: Julia Amory Dress, SPRWMN Bikini, Janessa Leone Hat, Amazon Sunglasses

Florals look different by the water than they do at a garden party. They get brighter, looser, sunnier — the kind of blooms that belong with bare feet and salt air. They show up embroidered on a caftan, covering a swimsuit, or crawling up a linen matching set.

I like to keep the styling light from there, leaning on pieces with natural texture to compliment the print or motif. A woven bag, a flat sandal, a piece of shell jewelry, an easy hair accessory.

It’s floral dressing with more freedom, made for sun-filled plans built around color, texture, and bare feet.

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

I live in cotton shirtdresses once the weather starts heating up, and this one from Ralph Lauren looks like a real winner. For a staple piece like this one, it really comes down to the little things, and for me, the elbow-length sleeves, removable belt, and pockets are what make this one shine.

Add some great shoes and you’re ready for just about anything. 

The dress is $155 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes 14W-22W.  

Sales of note for 6/2:

• Nordstrom – Designer clearance up to 40% off!
• Ann Taylor – 30% off dresses, jackets, and shoes
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Boden – 15% off new women’s wear styles with code
• Express – Today only (6/2): all clearance up to 85% off when you take an extra 20-50% off
• J.Crew – 20% off $200, including new styles
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + 40-60% off everything else
• Loft – 60% off sale styles
• M.M.LaFleur– Up to 70% off, plus new styles added! (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clear the Rack! 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 – Buy one, get one 50% off everything!

When building a versatile accessory rotation, finding the right balance between fashion-forward design and daily practicality is essential. The XY London shoulder bag collection for women offers exactly that, delivering a diverse range of styles that transition seamlessly from professional office environments to relaxed weekend outings. From structured totes and sophisticated satchels to slouchy, everyday essentials, each piece is crafted to serve as a reliable and stylish companion for the modern woman. Whether you are looking for classic black staples or warm, earthy tones, this collection provides high-quality options that anchor any outfit with polished ease.

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