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.

106 Comments · by Kat

Commuting Hall of Fame: Ulyssa Booties

Coffee Break· Commuting· Workwear Hall of Fame | 2020 N-TG-sale· nwhof

Update: I’ve never seen these waterproof boots as low as they are in the 2020 Nordstrom Thanksgiving sale — they’re down to $297!

house ad showing reader's most-bought items for last month (Jan. 2021)

85 Comments · by Kat

Commuting Hall of Fame: Lo & Sons Rowledge

Coffee Break· Workwear Hall of Fame | backpacks for work· convertible work bags

There are some major deals to be had if you’re looking for sleek, classic, intelligently designed bags right now…

278 Comments · by Kat

Loungewear Hall of Fame: Whisper Tees

Weekend Open Thread· Workwear Hall of Fame | nwhof· What to Wear to Work From Home Hall of Fame

These tees are great — and many are on sale! My favorite is the V-neck with sleeves, but it also comes in a sleeveless V-neck.

115 Comments · by Kat

Workwear Hall of Fame: Josie Kitten Heel Pump

Coffee Break· Workwear Hall of Fame | low heels· NHYS 12-20· nwhof

Dec. 2020 Update: This shoe is included in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, marked down to $83.

286 Comments · by Elizabeth

Loungewear Hall of Fame: Pranayama Wrap

Gift Ideas· The Personal Shopper (TPS)· Workwear Hall of Fame | trendy plus size wear to work clothes· What to Wear to Work From Home Hall of Fame

This brand is one of my favorite stores for cozy sweaters and sweatshirts.

117 Comments · by Kat

Business Travel Hall of Fame: TravelPro

Business Travel Tips for Women· Weekend Open Thread· Workwear Hall of Fame

I love how lightweight this expandable carry-on bag is — and it comes in eight colors!

51 Comments · by Kat

Workwear Hall of Fame: Jullia Flat

Coffee Break· Workwear Hall of Fame | comfortable flats· nwhof

12/20 update: There are lots of options for this shoe included in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, with some colors and sizes as low as $20-$60.

333 Comments · by Elizabeth

Workwear Hall of Fame: Drape-Collar Knit Blazer

The Personal Shopper (TPS)· Workwear Hall of Fame | 2020 N-TG-sale· 2020 NAS· NAS· NHYS 12-20· nwhof· plus size hall of fame

Update: This blazer is in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for as low as $29!

31 Comments · by Kat

Gift Idea: Revlon One-Step Styler

Coffee Break· Gift Ideas· Office Hairstyles: Our Best Advice For Professional Hair· Workwear Hall of Fame | little things· office beauty hall of fame

WOW you guys were not kidding when you said this was amazing…

297 Comments · by Elizabeth

Workwear Hall of Fame: The Foster Pant

The Personal Shopper (TPS)· Workwear Hall of Fame | mmlf

How is it possible that I’ve gone this long without mentioning these pants?

54 Comments · by Kat

Commuting Hall of Fame: Girl on the Go Trench

Coffee Break· Commuting· Workwear Hall of Fame | plus-size workwear hall of fame

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.