Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Scuba Dress

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

When I was first starting my career, I found a Calvin Klein dress at Macy’s that fit me perfectly, so I bought it in three colors.

I wore the heck out of those dresses in my junior associate years when I was still trying to figure out what on earth “business casual” meant in a white-shoe law firm. (And what it meant in 2010 is very different from what it means today!)

In any event, I still recommend Calvin Klein for building a work wardrobe on a budget, and this scuba crepe fit-and-flare is just begging for someone to buy it in all six colors. I really like the meadow green, but you can also grab black, navy, and gray basics. 

The dress is $49.97 at Nordstrom Rack and comes in sizes 2-14. 

Sales of note for 4/10:

• Nordstrom – End of Season Sale – Spring styles up to 50% off – lots of great deals from Natori, Boss, Vince, Veronica Beard, Reiss, Spanx, True & Co., Hanky Panky, Commando, Tory Burch, Theory, Zella, CeCe, Eliza J, Halogen, Vince Camuto, and more.
• Ann Taylor – 30% off tops and sweaters, and (4/10 only) 25% off dresses, skirts and shoes
• Boden – 15% off new styles with code
• Brooklinen – 15% off sitewide, plus up to 50% off bundles
• Brooks Brothers – Friends & Family Event, 25% off sitewide. Lots of cute florals and stripes in the sale.
• Evereve – 1000+ items on sale, including lots from Alex Mill, Michael Stars, Sanctuary, Rails, Xirena, and Z-Supply
• Express – $40 off $120, $100 off $250
• J.Crew – Midseason sale: Extra 40% off sale styles, 200+ new styles just added!
• J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything
• Lands’ End – 50% off full price styles and 60% off all clearance and sale – lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
• Loft – All jeans $41, 40% off entire purchase
• Macy’s – 25% off already reduced prices + 15% off beauty & fragrance
• M.M.LaFleur – Spring Sale Event – Buy More, save more! 10% off $250+, 15% off $500+, 20% off $750+, 25% off $1000+ (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off if you find any exclusions.)
• Sephora – Spring sale! 20% off for Rouge members starting today, and 30% off the Sephora Collection for everyone — if you’re looking for a really muted everyday eyeshadow, I like both 106 and 301 here!
• Talbots – 40% off regular price tops + 30% off everything else
• Vivrelle – Looking to own less stuff but still try trends? Use code CORPORETTE for a free month, and borrow high-end designer clothes and bags!