Workwear Hall of Fame

Corporette's Workwear Hall of Fame The best-selling, classic workwear styles that professional women need!

Welcome to The Corporette Workwear Hall of Fame! I started this blog in 2008 — and I’ve been fascinated to see how, every so often, a company gets such a rave response to a dress, bag, or blazer that they keep producing the item, year after year. There may be new colors or patterns, or slight adaptions like pockets or sleeves — but in general it’s the exact same product. These classic, best-selling styles are exactly the pieces you want to use to build your work wardrobe. We always mention the Hall of Famers in our biweekly Hunts (where we go on the Hunt for a classic workwear piece), but I thought it would be great to collect some of these heavy hitters into one easy place for readers to review the items. Thus: the Corporette Workwear Hall of Fame was born.

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Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Minnie’ Travel Ballet Flat
Updated12/25/2021
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Dec. 2021 Update: these foldable flats are on sale for as low a $152 in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!

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Workwear Hall of Fame: Long Pocket Cardigan
Updated07/07/2022
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Update: This pocket cardigan is marked down to $59 in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale (sizes XXS-XXL only).
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Workwear Hall of Fame: Big Cat Pointed Toe Flat
Updated03/19/2020
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Everyone loves their Rothy’s flats — but I hadn’t realized just how great the brand was for sustainability.
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Workwear Hall of Fame: Aberdeen Blazer
Updated02/18/2020
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I think this blazer belongs in our Workwear Hall of Fame — and here’s one of its new colors for spring.
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Workwear Hall of Fame: Wonderstretch Straight Leg Pants
Updated02/29/2024
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Dec. 2021 Update: There are a few colors of these pants marked down as low as $53 in the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale.