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

I love using a long weekend for a closet purge. In my most recent cleanout, I discovered that some of my favorite basics needed a bit of a refresh after many years of dedicated service. If you’re looking for wardrobe workhorses on a budget, Nordstrom Rack is your girl.

This ponte pencil skirt isn’t going to be the most exciting thing in your closet, but you’ll be glad to have it when you need an outfit that looks professional and put-together. (For the OG readers, I dare say that it reminds me a bit of The Skirt from days of yore.) 

The skirt is $24.87 at Nordstrom Rack and comes in sizes XS-XL. 

Sales of note for 5/15:

• Nordstrom – 3800+ items in “new markdowns” — I kind of wonder if they’ve started marking down stuff for their Half-Yearly sale that usually starts the week before Memorial Day. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
• Alexis Bittar – Vault sale! 100s of re-issued archival styles up to 70% off, plus 25% off all full-price styles too
• Ann Taylor – Extra 40% off sale
• Boden – Up to 50% off with new styles added
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off dresses
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off orders over $125
• Lands’ End – Up to 60% off sitewide + extra 60% off sale and clearance
• Loft – 50% off your purchase, and 5/15 only: take 60% off the LOFT Versa collection
• Mango – Weekend exclusive, 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
• M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Supergoop – 20% off sitewide + free Glow Stick (also, free shipping with $50+)
• Talbots – Extra 40% +15% off all markdowns, plus Summer Fridays One Day Sale (5/15), $19.50 pocket tees and $29.50 relaxed chino shorts.
• Theory – 25% off sitewide
• TOCCIN – 30% off select items with code! (You can’t stack codes, but on full price items try 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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One of the biggest sales of the year just started — the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale! Here’s everything we’re seeing in the sale for work clothes and more… (There is SO MUCH Mulberry and Soia & Kyo in the sale!)

• Shoes and bags from Weitzman, Toteme, Tumi, Tory Burch, AGL, and Cole Haan — also, OOH, lots of the color “black cherry” from Mulberry!!
• Great deals on lingerie from Natori, True & Co, Hanky Panky, Commando, Spanx, Wacoal — I’ll put reader favorites near the bottom if you need to refresh your stash.
• Nice savings on coats from Soia & Kyo, Mackage, Fleurette, Sam Edelman, Avec Les Filles,
• Nice deals on splurgier clothing brands like Veronica Beard, Boss, L’Agence, Theory, Lafayette 148 New York, Reiss, Favorite Daughter, RAILS,and Vince
• Deals on affordable workwear brands like Halogen, Vince Camuto, CeCe, Caslon,
• Lounge: Lots of markdowns on Barefoot Dreams (sweaters and throws), UGG (slippers, robes, throws), Betabrand — also Zella workout gear, Beyond Yoga, and lots of deals on cute cold weather/ski duds from Kari Traa
• Lots of fancyish denim marked up to 40% off including Mother, AG, Paige, Frame
• Bony Levy jewelry is pricy but there are some serious markdowns on classic pieces…

Individual Pieces I’m Drooling Over in the NHYS Sale

The Bags!!

Blazers/Toppers for Work

Polished Blouses

Classic Pants and Skirts

Great Coats

Reader-Favorite Bras

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The Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale has started! But it is taking me forever to round up, as usual. (Stay tuned!) In the meantime: this dark green Tory Burch tote is one of my favorite pieces in the sale.

I have always loved green as a bag color — it goes with so many colors, across pretty much all the seasons, and is a great pop of color that is still dark enough to not get smudged if you so much as look at it. But also: the Perry tote has been one of the reader favorite best work bags for years, so you know it’s functional.

The bag was $395, but is currently marked to $277 in the sale (30% off). There are a few other “kale” green items in the sale as well.

Sales of note for 5/15:

• Nordstrom – 3800+ items in “new markdowns” — I kind of wonder if they’ve started marking down stuff for their Half-Yearly sale that usually starts the week before Memorial Day. Good deals on Veronica Beard, Vince, Reiss (esp. coats), as well as Wit & Wisdom and NYDJ
• Alexis Bittar – Vault sale! 100s of re-issued archival styles up to 70% off, plus 25% off all full-price styles too
• Ann Taylor – Extra 40% off sale
• Boden – Up to 50% off with new styles added
• J.Crew – 40% off your purchase and 50% off dresses
• J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 20% off orders over $125
• Lands’ End – Up to 60% off sitewide + extra 60% off sale and clearance
• Loft – 50% off your purchase, and 5/15 only: take 60% off the LOFT Versa collection
• Mango – Weekend exclusive, 30% off everything, and free shipping with $260+
• M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
• Supergoop – 20% off sitewide + free Glow Stick (also, free shipping with $50+)
• Talbots – Extra 40% +15% off all markdowns, plus Summer Fridays One Day Sale (5/15), $19.50 pocket tees and $29.50 relaxed chino shorts.
• Theory – 25% off sitewide
• TOCCIN – 30% off select items with code! (You can’t stack codes, but on full price items try 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!

Channel the raw, vibrational power of nature with an exquisite collection of gemstone necklaces for women. Seamlessly blending organic textures with high-polished precious metals, this season’s jewelry curation is designed to celebrate individuality and cosmic elegance. From the calming, deep celestial blues of authentic lapis lazuli to the light-flashing mysteries of labradorite and the undeniable fire of genuine diamonds, these neckpieces do far more than just decorate. Whether you are seeking a highly personalized birthstone gift, a tactile interactive charm, or a solid gold protective emblem, these necklaces ensure you anchor your daily rotation with a truly “super star” radiance.

Marigold Turquoise and Red Agate Beaded Pendant Necklace — Shop Now

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As the sun dipped behind the iconic Hollywood Hills, the fashion world witnessed a historic moment: Jonathan Anderson’s spectacular debut Dior Cruise 2027 collection. Transformed into an open-air theater at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the runway came alive to celebrate the House’s legendary, deep-rooted romance with cinema. The collection notes drew rich inspiration from archival pieces worn by silver-screen icon Marlene Dietrich in Alfred Hitchcock’s Stage Fright, masterfully blending golden-era Hollywood glamour with the vibrant warmth of the Californian poppy. Attended by a star-studded coterie of directors, actors, and artists, the show unfurled like a dream of LA’s contemporary creative elite moving effortlessly from a private downtown art viewing in relaxed pyjama shirts and leather pants to a high-octane red carpet in shimmering evening gowns and sequinned suits. Complete with vintage car-inspired handbags and archetypal American shirts made in collaboration with artist Ed Ruscha, this collection proved that Anderson is the ultimate “super star” director of modern luxury.

Cruise 2027

As the sun set over the Hollywood Hills, Jonathan Anderson’s first Cruise collection for Dior was presented in the grounds of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Drawing on the House’s longstanding relationship with cinema, the collection is inspired by pieces worn by Marlene Dietrich in Alfred Hitchcock’s film Stage Fright, the glamour of golden-era Hollywood and the Californian poppy.

Miley Cyrus – TAYLOR RUSSELL – TRACEE ELLIS ROSS

A coterie of guests from Hollywood and the Los Angeles art world attended the show, including directors, actors, artists and notable industry figures.

The Looks

A dream of LA’s contemporary creative personae; driving to a private view downtown, stepping onto the red carpet in Hollywood or reading a script at home in Malibu, bathed in sunlight. Evening gowns and sequinned suits. Pyjama shirts and leather pants. Overcoats and archetypal American shirts made in collaboration with the artist Ed Ruscha. Bags with surfaces like those of vintage convertible cars; shoes adorned with flowers.

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Zimmermann Top & Shorts, Janessa Leone Hat, Sherman Field Necklaces, Retrosuperfuture Sunglasses

Tie-dye has always belonged to summer, the kind of print that brings back memories of summer camp crafts, backyard afternoons, and the fun of turning something plain into something completely one-of-a-kind. It’s nostalgic in the best way, familiar without feeling expected, and somehow always finds its way back into my wardrobe when the weather gets warm.

This season’s takes feel like the best version yet, with swirled silk sets, printed bikinis, watercolor dresses, and whimsical jewelry and accessories that finish the look. The swirls and spirals I loved as a child, reimagined for the way I dress now, with all the same playful charm that made us fall for it in the first place.