Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Georgette Button-Front Top

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

I was browsing through Nordstrom Rack looking for stocking stuffers recently and I came across this beautiful floral top from Gemma + Jane. I tend to shy away from navy tops because most of my favorite pants are black, but I think this moody floral would look fantastic with black trousers.

As we’ve said before, the key to wearing black and navy together is to make it look intentional, and this shade has enough blue in it that you won't look like you got dressed in the dark.

The top is $24.97 at Nordstrom Rack and comes in sizes XS-XL. It also comes in a black floral. 

Looking a floral in plus sizes? Try this Nordstrom blouse — it comes in 1X-3X and is on sale for $70.

Hunting in general for blouses in pretty prints? As of 2024, some of the reader-favorite brands include L'Agence, L'Amour Vert, 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)!

Sales of note for 11.20.24 (Great Black Friday Sales!!)

• Nordstrom – Early Black Friday, up to 60% off
• Ann Taylor – Today 11/20 Only – 50% off your purchase + free shipping, no minimum
• Banana Republic Factory – 60% off everything + extra 20% off (or extra 30% off with your Gap Inc credit card) ends 11/26
• Bloomingdales – Take $25 off every $100 you spend on items labeled BLACK FRIDAY; ends 11/24
• Boden – 10% off new styles with code; free shipping over $75
• Cuyana – Free shipping over $95 (and 10% off your first order over $150)
• The Fold – Black Friday, up to 30% off everything
• Eloquii – 50% off everything + extra 10% off $125 or more
• Everlane – Lots of markdowns 70% off
• J.Crew – 1,500 styles from $24.50 (prices as marked) – lots of sweater blazers and lady jackets marked to around $70
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off everything, plus extra 25% off orders $125+
• Kohl's – Earn $10 Kohl's Cash for every $50 Spent – includes Travelpro luggage!
• Lo & Sons – Up to 70% off – reader favorite laptop tote is under $200
• Macy's – 20-50% off beauty brands like Clinique and Armani, 50% off designer handbags, 50-75% off sparkly jewelry, and 40-50% off women's boots
• M.M.LaFleur – “20% off everything” (but exclusions apply)
• Neiman Marcus – Earn a $50-$1250 gift card, including on beauty and fragrance purchases
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
• Talbots – Daily deals – Wednesday 11/20: Wear now favorites $19.50 and up, plus last day for 50% off markdowns. (Reader favorite cashmere boatneck is down to $99.)
• White House Black Market – Today only, 40% off all full price dresses