July 2021 Update: These pants are on sale in the 2021 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — they’re currently marked to $84, but they’ll go back up to $128 after the sale ends.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Perfect Back-Seam Skinny 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: Ulyssa Booties
Update: I’ve never seen these waterproof boots as low as they are in the 2020 Nordstrom Thanksgiving sale — they’re down to $297!
Commuting Hall of Fame: Lo & Sons Rowledge
There are some major deals to be had if you’re looking for sleek, classic, intelligently designed bags right now…
Loungewear Hall of Fame: Whisper Tees
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.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Josie Kitten Heel Pump
Dec. 2020 Update: This shoe is included in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, marked down to $83.
Weekend Hall of Fame: Tory Burch
I don’t think we’ve ever featured this longtime best-selling sandal… and it’s 40% off now.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Tumi Voyageur
Happy long weekend, guys! Do tell: what are you doing for fun this weekend?
Office Beauty Hall of Fame: Afterglow Lip Balm
If you’re looking for a fabulous MLBB tint (but a nourishing one), here’s my NARS Afterglow lip balm review…
Workwear Hall of Fame: Classic Ponte-Knit Blazer
This ponte blazer would be a great piece for building a work wardrobe on a budget.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Vara Low Heel Pumps
May 2021 Update: Whoa! I’ve never seen these classic low heel pumps — a reader favorite! — on sale at Nordstrom — there are select colors as low as $417.
Loungewear Hall of Fame: Pranayama Wrap
This brand is one of my favorite stores for cozy sweaters and sweatshirts.
Business Travel Hall of Fame: TravelPro
I love how lightweight this expandable carry-on bag is — and it comes in eight colors!
