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The Best Popover Blouses for Work Outfits
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Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
Hunting for the best popover blouses for an easy but polished look? These are our favorites.
{related: The Ultimate Guide to Business Casual for Women}
What Is a Popover Blouse?
I have never seen a strict definition of a popover blouse — I think of them as a) a blouse that b) pops over your head. So, regarding a), the blouse can be a crisp cotton, a silk, a linen, or a silky blend — but it usually is not a cotton jersey like a T-shirt or a knit like a sweater. (But not always, such as this reader favorite for very casual offices!)
In order to “pop over” your head, a popover blouse usually either does not have any buttons or only has a few buttons on the placket to make the neckline wider. In order to allow you to put it on over your head, the blouse may either have a loose fit, or it may be made of a stretchy material.
Women like popover blouses for work because they’re usually easy care, and there aren’t problems with gaping buttons the way there are with other blouses.
I’ve seen popover blouses with long sleeves, three quarter sleeves, short sleeves, cap sleeves, and no sleeves. Most of the ones that we’re featuring here have V-necks and no collars, but a popover blouse can have collars as well as different necklines like boatneck, roundneck, and more.
{related: The Guide to the Best Tops for Under Women’s Suits}
Editor & Reader Favorite Popover Blouses
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How We Picked The Best Popover Blouses for Work Outfits
For this guide, I prioritized classic popover blouses that can transition seamlessly between conservative offices and business-casual settings, with options spanning a wide range of sizes and price points. Where there are multiple colors and patterns for Spring 2026 we’ve tried to include those as well!
The Best Popover Blouses for Work Outfits
Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor’s Mixed Media Pleat blouse has been a reader favorite for years — the brand keeps coming out with new colors and prints, and often has the blouse in versions with different sleeve lengths.
The blouse is $54.50 at full price, but is currently marked 30% off (with some colorways eligible for an extra 15% off), bringing the blouse’s price range down to $22-$41.
The blouse is a mix of 100% polyester in the front, and a stretchy blend (95% polyester and 5% spandex) in the back. It’s machine washable, and the blouse is avialable mostly in sizes XXS-XXL, as well as XXSP-LP.
Some Spring 2026 prints and colors for the Ann Taylor popover include these (in addition to white and black):




Milumia

Amazon seller Milumia has a number of affordable popover blouses that readers love, including the pictured sleeveless option with guipure lace details, as well as this round neck basic pleated top.
Both blouses are extremely affordable (under $30) and come in a wide range of colors and sizes like XS-3XL.
NYDJ

NYDJ’s pintucked blouse is another reader favorite, and has come in a huge range of colors over the years in both regular and plus sizes. The blouse is 100% polyester and machine washable.
It’s $79-$89 full price, but you can find it marked down as low as $35 in some lucky sizes at the moment (but most blouses closer to $53-$59).
Kobi Halperin

Another luxe option: this lovely stretch silk blouse from Kobi Halperin.
The top comes in four colors, sizes XS-XXL, for $298. The silk georgette blouse is 95% silk and 5% elastane, with directions to “dry clean,” which means you can give it a go on the delicate cycle if you dare.
Other Places to Check for Popover Blouses in 2026





Inventory comes and goes, but I’d also check Talbots, Tuckernuck, Hobbs, Quince, J.Crew Factory, and Everlane for occasional popover blouses — I’d love to hear if you’ve found any great popovers to wear to work!
If you’re thrifting, definitely keep an eye out for Amour Vert popovers, which were previous reader favorites.
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Blousy T-shirts can be another form of popover, but because they look more like T-shirts (but nicer) we tend to put them in a separate group.
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Hunting in general for blouses in pretty prints? As of 2026, some of the reader-favorite brands include L’Agence, Equipment, Smythe, and Tucker NYC. On the more affordable side, check out NYDJ,* Halogen*, Loft,* and Kut from the Kloth. For plus sizes, check out Catherine Gee (and the asterisks)!
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Mod Lily sunglasses, Jimmy Fairly Paris. Nava 14K gold open spiral ring with amethyst and cabochon ruby wrap ring by German Kabirski. Dramatic Jeffery Campbell flip flops, Anthropologie. Hand crafted pink bucket hat by Ruslan Baginskiy.
Perhaps you’d love to splurge and purchase new and trendy outfits for fab designer summer looks. But why spend the money when you can upgrade last years’ fashion with today’s hottest accessories? A sustainable solution for looking cool when the sun comes out to play.
Lovely embroidered cropped Choli top. Vintage India, NYC.
Long sleeve embroidered cropped Choli top in patchwork design. Vintage India NYC is a boutique store located at 132 Lexington Avenue, New York City, that offers authentic, handcrafted Indian fashion, home decor and artisanal gifts.
Leather sandals with mint leather tassel. Handmade in India. Vintage India, NYC.
Elaborately embroidered Juttis slippers, Vintage India, NYC.
Leather sandals with pretty pink floral design. Handmade in India. Vintage India, NYC. $65.00.
Leather sandals, handmade in India, Prada. $995.00.
Rich crimson washable knit baskets by Issey Miyake.
Perfect crimson pleated “type-o-stole” by Issey Miyake, will take your look from the boardwalk to the boardroom.
The colors of the ocean and the sand, beach carry-alls by Issey Miyake.
From the Prince of Pleats, Issey Miyake crafts a delicate pleated shawl in leaf green, just the thing to toss over a swimsuit at the beach.
Fun and funky strawberry colored fringe bag by Anthropologie.
Don’t use a rubber band! Elegant textured scalloped claw hair clips. Anthropologie.
Charming floral embroidered maxi dress. Anthropologie.
Sweet scalloped mini dress featuring embroidered floral motif. Anthropologie.
Beach ready jellies, Anthropologie.
Bold Halo sunglasses, Jimmy Fairly Paris.
Pale peach, oval sunglasses by Jimmy Fairly Paris.
Chic retro Pippa sunglasses by Jimmy Fairly Paris.
Petite Sigi sunglasses, Jimmy Fairly Paris.
Luxurious cashmere shawl accented with chocolate plongé leather fringe. Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Over dye denim jacket in rich mahogany. Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Old school western belt, trimmed in sterling, Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Contemporary sterling silver belt buckle, Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Turquoise cashmere western shirt with raw edge accents. Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Handmade statement turquoise belt buckle set in sterling. Axel’s Vail, Colorado.
Head turning denim bustier by Litkovska, an award winning Ukrainian brand.
Embroidered poplin balloon blouse by Litkovska. Wouldn’t this top look sweet paired with tiny cut-off shorts?
Inventive canvas and leather handbag. Litkovska.
Long drop earrings featuring a poppy motif. The poppy serves as Ukraine’s official symbol for remembrance and reconciliation. Litkovska.
Paspaley is based in Australia and creates incredible jewelry fashioned from exquisite South Sea pearls. Ring created with diamonds, yellow gold, pearls.
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Gemstone and pearl feather brooch, set in gold. Paspaley.
Triple pearl earrings with diamond accents. Paspaley.
Pearls, turquoise, diamonds and hardwood. Incredible bracelet by Paspaley.
Cozy batwing pullover sweater crafted by L’Envers, an independent French brand based in Spain that specializes in timeless, sustainable knitwear.
Organic cotton cropped trousers. L’Envers.
Hand knit scarf woven with organic cotton. L’Envers.
Short sleeve cardigan fashioned with organic cotton. L’Envers.
Sterling silver and chrysocolla earrings, hand made in Mexico. Available through Novica, the world’s largest impact marketplace, supporting artisans around the world.
Brilliant African hand woven Kente cloth scarf. Available through Novica.
Crystal embellished cowboy hat. Hand crafted by Ruslan Baginskiy, Ukrainian luxury hat designer.
Multi colored woven fedora. Ruslan Baginskiy.
Black and white woven fedora. Ruslan Baginskiy.
Denim baker boy cap. Ruslan Baginskiy.
Extraordinary sterling silver and peridot ring by the talented German Kabirski.
Alotar mixed stone earrings, German Kabirski.
Detail, Alotar mixed stone earrings, as seen on model. German Kabirski.
Fantastic organic ring of sterling, gold and mixed gemstones. German Kabirski.
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Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Miles Ankle Pant
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
I was recently complaining to a friend that it was time to replace some of my beloved Eileen Fisher crepe pants when she leapt out of her seat to show me her new favorite contenders in the category of “pants that are work-appropriate but still feel like pajamas.” As she jumped and stretched in these Vuori ankle pants, I decided that was enough of an endorsement for me to give them a try.
Like the other Vuori items I have in my closet, the fabric feels luxe, and the fit is perfection. With the elastic waistband in the back, I’m not sure I would wear these in the most formal of offices, but for 95% of us, they’ll be a great work option.
The pants are $110 at Vuori and come in sizes XS-XXL in a regular (26”) and long (29”) inseam. They’re also available in “blue coast,” “smokey taupe,” and cerise (in lucky sizes only).
Sales of note for 5/8:
- Nordstrom – Savings event – up to 25% off! Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), and Boss, as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off swim, dresses, and more
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 50% off sitewide — lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, plus 2 for $28 tanks and tees
- MAC – Enjoy 30% off lip products and receive a 4-piece Mother’s Day gift with $90
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Ruti – Take $55 off your purchase with code 55ONUS
- Sephora – Free same-day delivery for Mother’s Day with code
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles (5/8 only)
- The Outnet – Extra 30% off select styles, including Veronica Beard, Victoria Beckham, and Marni.
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The Best Affordable Interview Suits for Women (2026)
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Sure, we all know what work wardrobe essentials professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have. Today: we’re rounding up the best affordable interview suits for women in 2026, including budget-friendly options for conservative offices, law firm interviews, and first professional wardrobes
Obviously, we cover a Suit of the Week every week, and we have our regularly updated Guide to Interview Suits as well as our recent overview of brands of suits for women for every budget— but we haven’t specifically broken down the best affordable interview suits for women in a few years, so let’s round them up!
Readers, which are your favorite affordable women’s suits?
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At Corporette, we’ve covered women’s workwear and office style since 2008, including hundreds of discussions on interview attire, conservative office dress codes, and reader-favorite suiting brands across a range of budgets. For this guide, I focused on affordable women’s suits that look polished enough for interviews in conservative industries like law, finance, consulting, and government — while still being versatile enough for networking events and early-career office wear.
(We’ve also done roundups for suits if you’re petite, tall, plus-sized, or pregnant — as well as how to wear a suit in general. I actually keep a spreadsheet for myself to track prices and size offerings among different suiting brands.)
Here’s our latest discussion on the top brands for affordable women’s suits, as well as our previous discussion on cheap interview suits, as well as our discussion of whether you can mix black separates to make a suit (noooooooo!).
Quick Comparison: The Best Affordable Interview Suits for Women
Who This Guide is For
This guide is for women looking for polished, professional interview suits without spending a fortune — whether you’re interviewing for your first office job, updating your wardrobe after years of remote work, heading to OCI or law firm callbacks, or simply trying to build a more professional wardrobe on a budget.
The suits below are appropriate for a range of industries and dress codes, from conservative offices like law, finance, and government to more business-casual workplaces. In general, if you’re interviewing somewhere formal and aren’t sure how dressed up to be, a classic matching suit is still one of the safest and most versatile options.
I’ve focused primarily on affordable women’s suits that:
- look polished and professional
- are easy to mix and match
- come in a reasonable size range
- are widely available online
- frequently go on sale
- work well for interviews, networking, presentations, and early-career office wear
If your budget allows, I’ve also included a few mid-range and investment options that readers consistently recommend for better fabrics, tailoring, and longevity.
What to Look For in an Interview Suit for Women
In general, if you’re hunting for an interview suit, keep an eye out for options with a) suiting separates b) available in a solid, dark, neutral color, c) that fit your budget.
By buying suiting separates you can get a better fit off the rack (such as by buying a size 10 pant and a size 12 blazer, and maybe even a petite skirt even if everything else is a regular size) — and you can make several outfits, particularly if there are two blazers, such as one that’s collarless and one that’s the traditional lapel+button.
Our Guide to Basic Suiting has a lot more details on basic features to look for.
Remember to dry clean all suit separates together! We’ve also done a guide to the best suiting alterations for women.
The Best Affordable Women’s Interview Suits
Most of the brands below offer suiting separates, which makes it easier to get a better fit off the rack and mix different sizes for tops and bottoms.
Some of our favorite brands for affordable women’s suits include stores like Banana Republic Factory*, Mango*, and Express, as well as widely available brands like Anne Klein Executive, Calvin Klein*, and Tahari ASL.
In the past, readers have also mentioned Dress Barn, Kohls, and Target as good “first suit” stores.
Express

I hesitate to recommend Express suiting, even for affordable interview suits, because I tend to associate it with looks that are often too tight and too curve-hugging — but if you know that going in you can be wary when picking out a suit.
A major con to budget-friendly suit separates is that the pants can often feel frumpy (one of the reasons skirt suits can be easier!) so it’s a major pro that Express blazers pair with their Editor pants, loved by readers and on our list of great washable pants for work.
Sale to watch for: 50% off — you can probably expect to pay less than $165 for both pieces. They also offer short and long lengths, which is great if you’re shorter or taller!
Banana Republic Factory

BR’s outlet store has a lot of good finds for work, particularly on the more affordable, classic side of things (including a TON of washable suits!). Note that because these pieces may be produced just for the Factory Store it may mean that there are differences in fit and quality — so keep that in mind when ordering.
We frequently feature BRF’s suits in our Suit of the Week posts because they often branch into fun colors and prints. Selections include regular, petite, and tall sizes up to 18, as well as (occasionally) “curvy” fit pants. Their Sculpted suiting line is their most basic sort of interview suits.
Sale to watch for: 30% off.
Calvin Klein

Calvin Klein is another great option sold at department stores like Macy’s, Dillard’s, or Nordstrom Rack, and they come in petites. Because the brand is sold as separates, you can get the size you need.
The exact blazer we’ve pictured comes in black and a few other neutral colors.
Macy’s has a ton of similar options from similar brands that offer separates like Kasper, Anne Klein, and T Tahari.
If you’re in an “I need an interview suit STAT” situation and need to go to the mall, you could do a lot worse than a Calvin Klein suit.
Quince

Quince recently started making suits, and if you don’t want to wait for a sale or head to a store, it’s one of the lowest prices you can find for a woman’s pantsuit that comes as separates (meaning multiple blazer or pant options, and you can get a different size for both). I’d stay away from their trendier cuts like wide legged pants or double-breasted blazers and go for a more minimal look.
You can get two pieces (blazer and pant) for just under $150, which makes this one of the most affordable suits we know of… unless you want to wait for a sale at one of the other spots. Places where (on sale) you might find a suit for under $175 include Banana Republic Factory, Express, Eloquii, or Chadwicks.
Eloquii

Eloquii suiting is hard to beat in terms of price — and this is the biggest range of sizes, with items available in sizes 14-32 as well as petite and tall sizes in the same range. You can often get both pieces of their Ultimate Stretch suiting for less than $125.
Other business suits for interviews that come in plus sizes include Universal Standard, Lands’ End, Lane Bryant, and Calvin Klein. If you can spend a bit more, check out Talbots and J.Crew.
J.Crew Factory

J.Crew’s factory outlet is a great source for workwear, particularly affordable suiting separates — inventory comes and goes, but when it’s in stock it’s pretty great, particularly because it tends to be wool, cotton, or other natural fabrics.
They almost always have basic cotton suiting — this isn’t ideal for interviews because it can get wrinkly, but they can be great basics for other suit days (particularly in the heat of summer). They also often have sizes 0-24, as well as some petite sizes!
Marycrafts

I would not recommend a Marycrafts suit for a BigLaw interview or the like — but if you’re seriously in need of a dirt cheap interview suit for women, you should check out Amazon seller Marycrafts.
The clothes tend to have a bit of a vintage vibe, but you can usually get either a skirt suit or pant suit (both pieces!) for under $75.
If You Can Spend Slightly More
The next range for suits tend to be
Mid-Range Suits for Women
Of course, we’d be remiss in this article without noting that Ann Taylor, J.Crew, and Banana Republic are options to consider if you’re willing to spend a bit more — they are great first suits if you like the fit.
For Ann Taylor, look for the tropical wool suiting or the all-season stretch — both will be great basics to take you from interviews to the first days on the job. It’s also nice that a lot of their suits are machine washable! Prices range from $119-$179 per piece at Ann Taylor (with lots of different options for the fit of pants, as well as petite and tall sizes up to size 18).
Meanwhile, over at J.Crew, note that they have phased out their longstanding suiting collection of Super 120s wool in favor of “four-season stretch.”
Investment Women’s Suits for Interviews
Some of our favorite “investment” suits for women include brands like Theory, Reiss, Hugo Boss, M.M.LaFleur, A.L.C., Vince, Brooks Brothers, Antonio Melani, Hobbs, The Fold, and Argent — expect to pay north of $550 (but probably less than $1200) for both pieces. Check out our roundup of the best seasonless suiting for more great options.






Frequently Asked Questions About Interview Suits for Women
Do women still need suits for interviews?
For a lot of professions, yes, suits for interviews are appropriate. A good rule of thumb is to look at pictures of your future colleagues and see if they’re in a suit — if so then yes, you should definitely interview in a suit. If you have a friend or school counselor suggesting you wear a suit, then yes, definitely wear a suit.
Women may not need full suits if you are more senior in your position — and probably not if you’re interviewing for a very casual office, such as in Silicon Valley.
What color interview suit is best?
Most people would probably say navy, but black or gray are both solid choices also. I would avoid pinstripes or other patterns for your first suit.
How much should a first interview suit cost?
There’s a huge range between what different suits cost; we’ve recommended ones as affordable as under $75 to ones as expensive as $5300+. A budget of $250 should be more than enugh, but if you’re shopping sales (or OK to go on a treasure hunt at Nordstrom Rack or similar) then you can probably get one for under $150.
Can you wear separates to an interview?
If this is an interview with a first job at a conservative office, you should probably avoid wearing separates… save those for when you’re a bit more senior in your career and more comfortable with your work wardrobe. For a casual office, though, you may be able to wear separates — check the company’s website to see what the official pictures look like, ask a friend who works there, or ask your school counselor.
Are inexpensive suits worth tailoring?
Tailoring is the fastest way to make an inexpensive suit look great, but a lot of inexpensive suits may have linings that will make them extra expensive to tailor. If you’re going to wear the suit just one or two times before putting it away for hopefully several years, you can probably skip tailoring assuming there are no major fit issues.
Do you need to wear a skirt suit for conservative offices? (And pantyhose?!)
I would say this: you probably don’t have to. If you are, say, interviewing for a clerkship with a very aged judge, maybe reconsider this — for years it was the most conservative default, and one of my friends had some interesting stories about how his blind judge made his clerks tell him when women lawyers wore pantsuits.
I will say this, though: the pants can often be the hardest part to fit for the more budget-friendly interview suits, whereas skirt suits tend to look OK off the rack.
(I probably would wear pantyhose if you’re wearing a skirt suit — it’s the most conservative option. You can check out our guide to pantyhose here; this is our latest favorite brand for affordable pantyhose.)
How often should you dry clean interview suits?
I would say you should dry clean suits every 4-5 wears, but there are some caveats. If your suit is visibly dirty, of course you should get it cleaned. If it smells, you may want to explore some other options (as drycleaning doesn’t always remove the smell) — here’s our last post rounding up reader advice on what to do when your clothes smell.
What should I wear underneath my suit blazer?
If you are looking at a lot of online styling, TVs or movies, you may think it’s acceptable to wear a camisole or just a bra beneath your suit blazer. Please do not! You want an opaque shirt that preferably has sleeves — this will help you save on your dry cleaning bill. (They also make underarm guards if that’s of concern!)
Sleeves also allow you to confidently remove your blazer if you’re absolutely sweltering. (Sleeveless looks have come a long way towards being acceptable for work, but for an interview I wouldn’t want to chance it.)
We’ve rounded up our favorite tops to wear under suits here.
Do I have to wear heels with my interview suit?
No, you do not — in fact, whatever shoes you wear you should be able to walk several blocks in in case there’s a lunch portion to the interview. I would say your shoes should still be closed toe, a neutral color like black, gray, or navy, and in a matte leather or finish (not patent). We’ve rounded up more thoughts on interview shoe dos and don’ts here.
Readers, what are your favorite styles and brands for the affordable interview suit for women? What stores am I missing — have you found great budget-friendly interview suits at ASOS, Zara, Amazon, or any other stores? What do you look for in a suit for interviews?
Stock photo via Deposit Photos / IgorVetushko.
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Coffee Break: Travel Steam Iron
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With linen season and all its wrinkles almost upon us, this seems like a good time to share this fun product: a travel iron that doesn’t need an ironing board, the Nori Press.
I think the idea of it is brilliant — it kind of reminds me of a hair straightener or other hair tool, but it’s for your clothes.
They claim it’s 2x faster than other irons because you can iron both sides at the same time, and has a built in steamer. It only weighs 1.5 lbs (and is 14″ in length) so if you like crisp clothes while you travel, it’s an easy fit. It heats up in 30 seconds and has an automatic shut off.
The Nori Press is $120 at spots like Amazon, Nordstrom, Target, the Container Store, (and more!) and Nori.co.
Psst: if you’re not a fan of ironing, here was our last discussion on how to avoid ironing.
Sales of note for 5/8:
- Nordstrom – Savings event – up to 25% off! Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), and Boss, as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off swim, dresses, and more
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 50% off sitewide — lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, plus 2 for $28 tanks and tees
- MAC – Enjoy 30% off lip products and receive a 4-piece Mother’s Day gift with $90
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Ruti – Take $55 off your purchase with code 55ONUS
- Sephora – Free same-day delivery for Mother’s Day with code
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles (5/8 only)
- The Outnet – Extra 30% off select styles, including Veronica Beard, Victoria Beckham, and Marni.
- TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
- 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!
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Vilebrequin UK Swim Shorts for Men
Experience the legendary elegance of the French Riviera with the Vilebrequin UK swim shorts for men collection. Since 1971, Vilebrequin has been the gold standard in premium resort wear, known for its vibrant prints, impeccable tailoring, and high-performance recycled fabrics. From the iconic Moorease stretch fit to limited-edition artistic collaborations, these shorts offer a sophisticated “minimal mood” on the waistband with bold, joyful graphics across the body. Engineered with a fast-drying finish and a signature rear flap pocket, Vilebrequin ensures you look as sharp on the beach as you do at a seaside terrace.
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Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Sana Dress
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Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.
It’s been a while since we’ve featured a Diane von Furstenberg dress around these parts, but this collared wrap dress really caught my eye. A fabulous basic like this can be a secret weapon that you keep in your closet for days when you need to be on your sartorial A-game, but don’t want to spend too much time thinking about it.
Add a great shoe and your favorite jewelry, and you’ll be ready for anything.
The dress is $378 at Bloomingdale’s and comes in sizes XXS-XL.
Sales of note for 5/8:
- Nordstrom – Savings event – up to 25% off! Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), and Boss, as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
- Ann Taylor – Mother’s Day Event: 40% off your purchase. Readers love this popover blouse, and their suiting is also in the sale.
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code
- Express – $39+ summer styles + 25% off everything else
- J.Crew – Up to 50% off swim, dresses, and more
- J.Crew Factory – Up to 60% off everything, and extra 50% off clearance
- Lands’ End – 50% off sitewide — lots of ponte dresses come down under $25, and this packable raincoat in gingham is too cute
- Lo & Sons – Mother’s Day Sale: Up to 40% off — reader favorites include this laptop tote, this backpack, and this crossbody
- Loft – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, plus 2 for $28 tanks and tees
- MAC – Enjoy 30% off lip products and receive a 4-piece Mother’s Day gift with $90
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
- Ruti – Take $55 off your purchase with code 55ONUS
- Sephora – Free same-day delivery for Mother’s Day with code
- Talbots – 50% off wear-now styles (5/8 only)
- The Outnet – Extra 30% off select styles, including Veronica Beard, Victoria Beckham, and Marni.
- TOCCIN – Use code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off!
- 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!
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