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!)
So I was looking through our previous discussion and poll on the most comfortable heels, and found this little gem: a few readers noted that they LOVED the pumps at Payless, particularly those by Comfort Plus by Predictions. And sure enough, online, this thing has 82 glowing reviews. So, ladies, if you’re looking for a … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Karmen Pump
This post was originally written in November 2012, and updated in 2019 with new links. You guise: I LOVE THIS NECKLACE. I ordered it a few weeks ago from Bauble Bar (I got a “G”) and was so, so thrilled about it that I’ve been wearing it everywhere. It’s such a far cry from my … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame – Asymmetrical Mini Letter Necklace
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Happy New Year, ladies! I think it’s been ages since I featured a Black Halo dress on this site — even the Jackie, which has been around forever — but something about this lovely red dress is screaming my name. … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Jackie’ Belted Gabardine Sheath Dress
Two separate readers have written in to recommend the Goody Spin Pins for office updos, and I’ve noticed a lot of commenters mentioning them as well, so I thought I’d mention these again for a Coffee Break. Reader S noted: They are the only way I have ever been able to put my long hair … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame – Goody Spin Pins
The other week I was lucky enough to receive two bags from Lo & Sons for review — both the travel tote (“T.T.”) and their overnight/gym bag (the “O.G.”). I must say, I was really impressed with the design of these bags. Love the lightweight nylon that they’re made of, as well as the leather … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Lo & Sons Travel Tote
Suddenly, it has turned bitterly cold in New York, making me regret losing my favorite black cable-knit tights a few years ago. I’ve recently heard of these fleece-lined tights from Plush, though, and am intrigued — but finding them is a bit of a challenge. I can’t wait to try them, though! They’re generally $35 … Read More about Layering Hall of Fame: Plush Fleece Tights
Dec. 2020 Update: There’s a ton of Pliage totes, backpacks, travel bags and more in the 2020 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
We’ve been longing for spring — a lot — lately, even if it brings April showers. Target has a number of really cute umbrellas right now, including this bubble umbrella. We like that it has just the slightest touch of florescent lime green — and will protect your hair, let you see where you’re walking, … Read More about Commuting Hall of Fame: Totes Bubble Umbrella
