Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Linen-Blend Blouse

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

Linen can be a little bit controversial when it comes to officewear. Is it too rumply-looking? Or is that just the summer vibe that we’re leaning into? While I would avoid wearing a full linen suit to court on a 95-degree day, I think linen can work in small doses in the right settings.

This cotton-linen blend blouse from H&M, for example, would look lovely paired with some crisp trousers or a pleated midi skirt. You’ll still get the benefits of the cool fabric without looking wrinkled all over. 

The blouse is on sale for $20.99 at H&M (marked down from $24.99) and comes in sizes XXS-4XL. It also comes in white, light blue, and a light-blue stripe. 

Sales of note for 5/23/25:

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has begun! See our full roundup here. Lots of markdowns on AGL (50%!), Weitzman, Tumi, Frank & Eileen, Zella, Natori, Cole Haan, Boss, Theory, Reiss (coats), Vince, Eileen Fisher, Spanx, and Frame (denim and silk blouses)
• Nordstrom Rack – Extra 25% off all clearance (all sales final). Also — they have refurbished Dyson hairdryers down to $199-$240 (instead of $400+)
• Ann Taylor – 40% off + extra 15% off your purchase
• Banana Republic Factory – 50%-70% off everything + extra 25% off
• Boden – 25% off everything with code
• Eloquii – Steals starting at $19 + up to 50% off everything else
• J.Crew – Summer kickoff event, up to 50% off 1000s of styles — and extra 50% off sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – Up to 70% off everything + extra 25% off $125+
• M.M.LaFleur – Memorial Day Weekend Sale, 30-50% off! Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off.
• Rothy’s – 30% off everything
• Spanx – Free shipping on everything
• Talbots – 40% off one item and 30% off your purchase