How is it possible that I’ve gone this long without mentioning these pants?
The Corporette Workwear Hall of Fame
Welcome to The Corporette Workwear Hall of Fame! The products below are best-selling, reader favorites that make a GREAT starting place if you're building a work wardrobe for the first time, revamping a work wardrobe, or building a capsule work wardrobe.
(Also do check out our Wardrobe Essentials for Work if you want to see the best options in every category like sheath dresses, blazers, jardigans, comfortable heels and more!)
Hunting for plus sizes? Here are the Hall of Famers that come in plus sizes.
Commuting Hall of Fame: Girl on the Go Trench
Readers turned me on to this best-selling raincoat a few years ago and I’m surprised to see I’ve never featured it — so here’s a little review of my Girl on the Go trench coat.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Perfect Blouse
This reader favorite blouse for work is included in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale — select colors are marked as low as $34.
Weekend & Casual Workwear Hall of Fame: Faux Leather Drape Front Jacket
May 2021 Update: Some versions of this jacket are included in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, with some colors and sizes as low as $46.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Madrid Duffle Bag
This duffle bag sounds amazing for business travelers…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Notch Collar Cotton Blend Blazer
Dec. 2020 Update: Select colors of this cozy blazer are on sale for $58 in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.
Workwear Hall of Fame: EZY Ankle-Length Pants
These pants look perfect for a summer Friday.
Office Beauty Hall of Fame: Almost Lipstick
If you’re hunting for the perfect “my lips but better” color, don’t forget this stalwart.
Workwear Hall of Fame: A Stylish, Easy Clip for Updos
This clip has been around forever, and is a great way to quickly, easily and comfortably get your hair out of your face — and maintain a bit of polish as well.
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Minnie’ Travel Ballet Flat
Dec. 2021 Update: these foldable flats are on sale for as low a $152 in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
Workwear Hall of Fame: Long Pocket Cardigan
Update: This pocket cardigan is marked down to $59 in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (sizes XXS-XXL only).
Workwear Hall of Fame: Big Cat Pointed Toe Flat
Everyone loves their Rothy’s flats — but I hadn’t realized just how great the brand was for sustainability.