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I feel like we haven’t seen a larger shoulder bag in years — it feels like bag sizes have been S, XS, XXXS… and then XL. This signature bag from Veronica Beard is a nice departure from that, and it’s out in a bunch of fun new colors, including this cool snakeprint version. There’s also a fabulous patchwork one that would be great if you wear a lot of navy.

The suede bag features “curved, Western-inspired panel details snake-embossed leather,” which I LOVE. There’s something reminiscent of Art Deco or Gestalt images about the cutouts. There’s the braided strap to use it as a handbag or shoulder bag, as well as a crossbody strap that you can add.

The bag is $750, at Veronica Beard (other versions in solid colors are as low as $595, though). You can also find it at Nordstrom!

Sales of note for 8/14:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting! Also, extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns 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
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Take 25% off one item (ends Mon)! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – End of season clearance, 60% off all markdowns. $24.99 pants and jeans
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
• Tory Burch – Private sale, ends 8/19!

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

Even though it’s still 80+ degrees outside, my mind is turning to chunky sweaters in autumnal colors. I’m doing my best not to wish away the rest of the summer, but I’m really looking forward to getting cozy in some new knits in a few months, and this cardigan from Banana Republic Factory is at the top of the list. I love the texture and the gorgeous chocolate color, which will pair nicely with almost every other neutral in my closet. 

The sweater is $66 at Banana Republic Factory — with 20% off at checkout — and comes in sizes XXS-XXL.

Sales of note for 8/14:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting! Also, extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns 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
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Take 25% off one item (ends Mon)! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – End of season clearance, 60% off all markdowns. $24.99 pants and jeans
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
• Tory Burch – Private sale, ends 8/19!

Outfit Details: Gwyn Dress, Call It by Your Name Loafers (sold out, more colors here), Valentino Bag, Leset Jacket

We’re heading into the stretch of August where a lightweight jacket earns its place by the door. Something easy to throw on when a cool breeze turns up, but not yet a coat that has to do any real work. I look for the one that goes over almost anything, a colorful sundress, an easy set, even just a T-shirt and jeans. It gives my look a clean frame and a little more dimension while the weather figures itself out. 

I’ve put together this edit around the four directions I think a transitional jacket can go. A trench, which brings in a crisp, longer line. Suede, which warms a look up. Denim, for casual structure. And a barn or linen jacket, which is really the whole idea, an outer piece that feels completely unfussy.

Every one of them finishes an outfit a little differently, and each one feels like it was reached for with intention, even if you grabbed it on your way out the door.

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For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2026!

Corduroy suits: yea or nay? I tend to like them better as separates, to be honest, but this rust- colored suit from Veronica Beard looks great. (I like it even better in the navy, but they don’t picture the blazer with the pants there.)

Although in the picture above it looks like the blazer is double-breasted, it’s actually a single button, single-breasted blazer; I like the slightly wide lapels. You can add one of the Veronica Beard dickeys to it, also, if you’d like.

The jacket is $798, and the pants are $498; both are available in sizes 00-16.

(Also: can we agree that the brunette model’s pants are too short for those heels?)

Sales of note for 8/14:

• Ann Mashburn – Seasonal sale, up to 50% off – we just included them in our updated Top 10 Brands for Comfortable Heels!
• Ann Taylor – 25% off all suiting! Also, extra 60% off clearance — readers love this blouse and I always love the variety of colors/textures for this jacket (it’s a great separate)
• Anthropologie – Extra 40% off sale!
• The Fold – Up to 50% off, further markdowns (new lines added)
• J.Crew – Up to 30% off
• J.Crew Factory – 40-60% off sitewide, extra 60% off clearance
• J.McLaughlin – Summer sale, up to 50% off
• Lilysilk – Anniversary sale, save up to 70%
• Me & Em – Sale! Up to 60% off (new lines just added, exclusively online)
• M.M.LaFleur – 20% off pants (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
• Nordstrom Rack – Clearance, new markdowns 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
• Saks Fifth Avenue – Take 25% off one item (ends Mon)! Great selection of Veronica Beard, L’Agence, Vince, and more.
• Talbots – End of season clearance, 60% off all markdowns. $24.99 pants and jeans
• Theory – End of season sale is on! Love all the colors their best-selling sweater tee comes in, and some colors are on sale.
• Tory Burch – Private sale, ends 8/19!

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