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

I’ve attended several conferences and other industry events lately where I’ve seen lots of folks wearing this lovely lavender color. It wouldn’t normally catch my eye, but the way I’m seeing it styled is making me eager to add it to my wardrobe.

One woman was wearing a blazer very similar to this linen number from J.Crew and she had it paired with wide-legged navy trousers and a scarf that incorporated both colors. (It looked a little bit like this one from Chico’s!) A flawless look from top to bottom. I’m still not confident in my scarf-styling abilities, but I’ll get there someday.

The blazer is $228 at J.Crew and comes in sizes 00-24, 00P-12P, and 2T-20T. It also comes in four other colors.

Psst: here are our tips on what to wear to conferences in 2026 — and if you’re looking for more lightweight blazers, here was our last roundup…

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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If you’ve been looking for a solution for ridged nails – or just like a quick-drying “your nails but better” look, I’ve been liking this nail strengthened and polish from Manicurust.

I feel like the color is perfect, and it dries in under 5 minutes. I’ve been meaning to compare it against my old favorite years ago, Nail Envy – can anyone speak to which is better?

The nail polish is $19 at Sephora, Ulta, and Manicurist.com.

Looking for healthy nail treatments? Readers love Burt’s Bees lemon butter cuticle cream, CND Solar Nail & Cuticle Cream, OPI Nail Envy, Deborah Lippmann’s The Cure Ultra Nourishing Cuticle Repair Cream, Lush Lemony Flutter, Dior Creme Abricot, and Sally Hansen’s cuticle massage creme.

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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I was looking through some of the archives (deindexing, yay!) and an old suit jumped out to me that was a combination of black, brown, and orange details. As someone raised in Cleveland, this is not an unusual color combination to see… but it still struck me as a color combo that worked independently, also. And I started thinking — what unusual color combinations just work? How often do you wear color with color in general? What color combinations do people keep TRYING to make happen, but just don’t work?

(Pictured above: J.Crew’s puff sleeve sweatshirt.)

Unusual Color Combinations that Work for Outfits

Olive & Anything

When I saw this homepage at J.Crew a few weeks ago, I snapped a screenshot — after years (and YEARS) of beige-on-beige as the inspiration, it was so unusual to see a major brand celebrating color. We’ve often talked about how olive green is a hidden powerhouse for work outfits — but I wouldn’t have thought to put together any of these combinations together, and certainly not so boldly. Chartreuse and olive! Bright violet and olive! Lipstick red and olive! I think they all work, though.

Mocha and Red

Boden often features really fun color combinations, and this beige sweater that we featured a while ago looks great with the red pants. (I actually used to wear red with brown and a friend thought it was very unusual — thoughts?)

Mint and Purple

Similarly, I think that it’s surprising how well mint works with purple, as you can see with these Boden heels that we featured a while ago.

Burgundy and Light Blue

I’ve always been a huge fan of this combination, and I’ve done it with a lot of shades fo red and a lot of shades of blue. I’ve always thought the softness of the blue balances the richness of the burgundy in a way that feels both classic and modern.

Readers, what are your favorite unusual color combinations that just work?

Psst: here’s how to wear black with navy.

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Nili Lotan Top (also love the pants), Chan Luu Pants, Chanel Sandals & Bag

Some prints just feel nostalgic, and that is exactly what I love about the ones I keep reaching for this summer. Bandana motifs, paisley swirls, little boteh shapes, tiny florals, all of it has that worn-in, retro quality that makes even the easiest pieces feel special.

They remind me of summer camp, of the bandana tied around your neck or the hand-me-down print you wore until it softened. There is something about that faded, lived-in feeling that makes these patterns make so much sense for the season.

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

I hate paying for shipping, especially international shipping, but this jacket from The Fold London is making me lose my resolve. The blouson sleeves are so chic, and the slightly boxy fit looks both elegant and effortless. I could see myself wearing this with trousers, denim, midi skirts, or just about anything else in my closet.

The ivory color is a wool blend, but it also comes in navy in a “sculpt knit” that looks equally gorgeous.

The jacket is $365 at The Fold London and comes in sizes XS-XL. 

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