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

My eyes are always peeled for nice-looking silk blouses for the office, and this one from Kobi Halperin really fits the bill. I love the drapey fit and pleated neckline, and the hint of stretch will make the fit absolutely perfect. This beautiful navy color would actually fill a hole in my wardrobe at the moment, but it also comes in black, ecru, and ivory.

The top is $298 at Nordstrom and comes in sizes XS-XL. 

Sales of note for 6/26:

• Amazon Prime Day is still continuing! You can check out our roundup here… Also don’t forget that sister site Shopbop is offering 25% off a lot of great brands if you link your Prime account, including brands like A.L.C., Aeyde, Alex Mill, Alice & Olivia, Anine Bing, Barefoot Dreams, Beyond Yoga, Birkenstock, Black Halo, Clare V., Cult Gaia, Farm Rio, Ferragamo, Frank & Eileen, Jenni Kayne, La Ligne, Marine Layer, Nili Lotan, Printfresh (!), rag & bone, RAILS, STAUD, Stuart Weitzman, Theory, TWP, Veronica Beard, Vince, White & Warren, Xirena, and Z-Supply
• Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
• Alexis Bittar – End of season sale, up to 50% off
• Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
• Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale! 300+ new markdowns, extra 50% off al sale styles Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Athleta – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off reader favorites like Brookyn and Endless pants, and the Pranayama wrap is marked down to $55
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles
• Boden – Summer sale, up to 50% off – readers love these dresses, these blazers, and the brand’s fun suiting
• COS – New pieces added to sale, up to 50% off
• DeMellier – Summer sale: Final Reductions
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
• Hobbs – Up to 50% off, extra 20% off sale
• J.Crew – Summer sale – extra 50% off all sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide, plus 60% off clearance
• Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
• Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lululemon – Summer sale!
• Margaux – Save up to 50% off, including archive sale
• M.M.LaFleur – Fourth of July sale! 70% off occasion styles (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals 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
• Ruti – Semi-annual sale, up to 70% off!
• Sarah Flint – 30% off select styles (we just ranked these shoes as some of our top 10 most comfortable heel brands)
• Splendid – Up to 60% off women’s sale!
• Strathberry – Up to 20% off select styles
• Stuart Weitzman – Summer styles now up to 40% off
• Talbots – 40% off your purchase and 6/26 only: 50% off all T by Talbots
• Veronica Beard – Extra 25% off sale

The 2026 BET Awards delivered one of the most memorable red carpets in recent memory. From archival fashion moments to custom creations, the night was a masterclass in celebrity dressing. Read on for the most attention grabbing looks, based on your likes:

Muni Long in Sergio Hudson

Muni Long made a statement in a pool blue Sergio Hudson Collection sequin gown that hugged every curve. She posed with her beau Akeem Ali, who seemed to love how she looked in it. Whether it was his stare or her style, the look was sleek, polished, and undeniably red carpet-ready.

Nia Long and Jafaar Jackson

Nia Long posed with Michael Movie co-star Jaafar Jackson wearing a simple brown slip gown by Kulson. Jaafar matched her fly in a flattering suit, which ensured they both served.

Eva Marcille in Muehleder

Eva Marcille debuted a new chic short blonde cut, which was the perfect accent to her bright green Muehleder mini dress. Gold bangles, long legs, and snake print lace up sandals secured her spot as one of the best dressed women of the night.

Latto in Lily Phellera

New mom Latto arrived in a sheer black corset gown by Lily Phellera, complete with a dramatic feather stole. The look was gothic, glamorous, and entirely her own. The snap back is on 10!

Olandria in Yellow Theophilio

Olandria was a vision in yellow Theophilio, the New York-based brand known for its vibrant, culturally rooted designs. The look felt fresh and joyful against the BET Awards backdrop.

Tems in Brown Luis de Javier

Tems wore a custom brown Luis de Javier halter-neck gown featuring a dramatic feathered skirt that cascaded to the floor. The Nigerian superstar looked every inch the global fashion force she has become.

Teyana Taylor in Stephane Rolland Haute Couture

The night’s Icon Award recipient, Teyana Taylor, arrived in a burgundy Stephane Rolland SS 2026 Haute Couture ball gown with a dramatic sculpted ruffle skirt. It was one of the most talked-about looks of the evening — and rightfully so.

Claire Sulmers in Shadiat Alasooke

Fashion Bomb Daily founder and CEO Claire Sulmers wore a look by Nigerian designer Shadiat Alasooke, a choice that spoke to her longstanding commitment to celebrating Black designers on the world stage.

Doechii in Dsquared2

Doechii pulled from the archives in an archival brown Dsquared2 crochet cutout gown with a dramatic train. The look was daring, editorial, and perfectly on brand for one of music’s most fearless artists.

Janet Jackson in Tupac

Janet Jackson paid tribute to her late friend Tupac Shakur in a look that stopped the internet. It was one of the most emotionally resonant fashion moments of the night — a reminder that style, at its best, tells a story.

The 2026 BET Awards proved that Black excellence extends well beyond the stage. From archival pulls to custom couture, this year’s carpet was one for the books.

OUTFIT DETAILS: La DoubleJ Jacket (sold out, similar here), Flore Flore Halter, Khaite Shorts, Chanel Sandals, Hermes Bag (similar, less expensive here), Dior Sunglasses

There are days when I want the refinement of tailoring, but not the formality that usually comes with it. In summer, that often means starting with the shapes I already gravitate towards—a clean short, a cropped jacket, an easy trouser—and letting the fabric, color, or detail take it somewhere lighter.

I look for pieces that feel like they can carry me from a mid-week coffee meeting to weekend brunch without missing a beat. A floral jacket brings energy to a black tank and long short. A striped tee feels more considered with a crisp A-line skirt. A wide leg trouser always feels pulled together, but doing it in linen feels a little unexpected.

It is still tailoring, just with more room to play. The lines stay clean and the shapes stay thoughtful, but there is enough color and texture to make getting dressed feel like the best part of the day.

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Over at CorporetteMoms we have a category for the morning posts — “make my life easier.” And this is one of those things that definitely has made my life easier recently, so even though it’s a bit unusual for a coffee break, I’m going to recommend it here. These are little stickers that you put on the bottom of appliances so you can push and pull them out easier.

I put them on the bottom of our air fryer and our Ninja ice cream maker, but not our air popper because it looked like it would be hard to avoid the vents and hey, it’s an air popper so it’s lightweight. I’m pondering putting them in the bottom of our coffee maker and electric kettle, too. For all of these things I try to pull them way out so they’re not letting off steam directly underneath a cabinet, and then push them back against the wall when they’re done… it is early days with these little sliders but they’re doing exactly what I wanted them to do, and were very easy to apply.

Recommend! They’re under $10 at Amazon.

Sales of note for 6/26:

• Amazon Prime Day is still continuing! You can check out our roundup here… Also don’t forget that sister site Shopbop is offering 25% off a lot of great brands if you link your Prime account, including brands like A.L.C., Aeyde, Alex Mill, Alice & Olivia, Anine Bing, Barefoot Dreams, Beyond Yoga, Birkenstock, Black Halo, Clare V., Cult Gaia, Farm Rio, Ferragamo, Frank & Eileen, Jenni Kayne, La Ligne, Marine Layer, Nili Lotan, Printfresh (!), rag & bone, RAILS, STAUD, Stuart Weitzman, Theory, TWP, Veronica Beard, Vince, White & Warren, Xirena, and Z-Supply
• Nordstrom – Designer clearance, up to 60% off!
• Alexis Bittar – End of season sale, up to 50% off
• Another Tomorrow – Seasonal sale, 50% off select styles
• Ann Taylor – Semi-annual sale! 300+ new markdowns, extra 50% off al sale styles Readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Athleta – Semi-annual sale, up to 60% off reader favorites like Brookyn and Endless pants, and the Pranayama wrap is marked down to $55
• AYR – Ooh, good sale section — but lots on final sale. Readers love (LOVE) these comfy work pants and these jeans.
• Banana Republic – Up to 60% off sale styles
• Boden – Summer sale, up to 50% off – readers love these dresses, these blazers, and the brand’s fun suiting
• COS – New pieces added to sale, up to 50% off
• DeMellier – Summer sale: Final Reductions
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns
• Hobbs – Up to 50% off, extra 20% off sale
• J.Crew – Summer sale – extra 50% off all sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off all stores and sitewide, plus 60% off clearance
• Jenni Kayne – Semi-annual warehouse sale
• Lo & Sons – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lululemon – Summer sale!
• Margaux – Save up to 50% off, including archive sale
• M.M.LaFleur – Fourth of July sale! 70% off occasion styles (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new arrivals 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
• Ruti – Semi-annual sale, up to 70% off!
• Sarah Flint – 30% off select styles (we just ranked these shoes as some of our top 10 most comfortable heel brands)
• Splendid – Up to 60% off women’s sale!
• Strathberry – Up to 20% off select styles
• Stuart Weitzman – Summer styles now up to 40% off
• Talbots – 40% off your purchase and 6/26 only: 50% off all T by Talbots
• Veronica Beard – Extra 25% off sale

OUTFIT DETAILS: Chloe Top, Rabanne Skirt (sold out, similar here), Chanel Bag & Jacket (similar, less expensive here), Ferragamo Sandals

Lace finds its way back into my rotation the second the weather turns warm and stays that way into the night. It feels perfect for evenings like these, a little sheer, a little more romantic, without needing much beyond it. What I love is how lace becomes part of the outfit rather than an extra detail. It shows up through open panels, scalloped edges, sheer layers, and soft contrast. A cami feels more dressed up, a skirt feels more delicate, and even a darker color feels lighter once it’s done in lace.

These are the pieces I reach for when the evening calls for something pretty and special but not overly done. Add a clean sandal, a small bag, and jewelry that catches the light, and the lace does the rest.