Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Tie-Waist Sweater Dress

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

Even though the temperatures are still in the 80s in the Northeast, we’ve reached the sartorial end of summer, which means I am legally required to start recommending sweater dresses for you to peruse.

This fit-and-flare dress from Nina Leonard is a great under-$50 option for someone building a work wardrobe on a budget. It comes in nine different colors, so there’s something for everyone. 

The dress is $29.97 at Nordstrom Rack and comes in sizes S-XL. 

Sales of note for 9/5/25

• Nordstrom – Summer sale has started, up to 60% off top brands
• Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including new arrivals
• Anthropologie – 30% off clothing and accessories
• Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 20% off
• J.Crew – Everyday styles from $34.50 — see our full roundup of what to buy for work at J.Crew
• J.Crew Factory – 50% off fall faves + extra 60% off clearance
• L.K. Bennett – 20% off all new-season
• Nordstrom Rack – Season Closeout: extra 40% off select clearance dresses, sandals, shorts, and swimwear(ends 9/11)
• Rothy's – Up to 50% off last-chance sales
• Soma – 5 panties for $39 + 35% off 3+ styles + buy 2 get 3 free panties — readers love these PJs and these no-VPL panties
• Talbots – 25-40% off select fall styles + extra 30% all markdowns — here are all the reader favorites at Talbots
• White House Black Market – 50% off all sale styles (ends 9/5)

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