Update: A black and white print version of this dress is included in the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, marked down to $83.
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.
Workwear Hall of Fame: Ponte Knit Sheath Dress
I know I say this a lot, but I really, truly, actually love this dress. Sleeves! A ladylike length AND neckline! A “dry clean” instruction instead of “dry clean only” instruction, meaning I’d probably risk throwing it in my washing machine on delicate and then air drying. And that waist… LOVE those details. It strikes … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Ponte Knit Sheath Dress
The Hunt: Button-Down Shirts
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic … Read More about The Hunt: Button-Down Shirts
Commuting Hall of Fame: Hunter Rain Boots
Something on your mind? Chat about it here. Whether NYC gets 3 or 30 inches of snow this weekend, it seems pretty sure that it’s going to be an unpleasant, yucky weekend. Truth be told, I usually prefer my Hunter boots (with warm socks!) to my snow boots unless there are major snow drifts — … Read More about Commuting Hall of Fame: Hunter Rain Boots
Workwear Hall of Fame: Wick’em Bra Liners
Reader L passed this interesting little tip along: “As part of my New Year resolutions I’m trying to walk more during my lunch hour, but I noticed my bras started to get a bit smelly, I guess from the bit of sweat (ewww). I didn’t want to change into a sports bra just for a … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Wick’em Bra Liners
Workwear Hall of Fame: Karmen Pump
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
Workwear Hall of Fame – Asymmetrical Mini Letter Necklace
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
Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Endless has a number of Cole Haan Air ballet flats marked down, including this brownish “greige” color. I like the lace-up details, as well as the mixture of patent and suede — I’d wear them with neutrals (brown, gray, beige, black, navy) as well as with some of the brighter “pops” of colors we’re seeing … Read More about Coffee Break – Air Tali Ballet Flat
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Jackie’ Belted Gabardine Sheath Dress
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
Workwear Hall of Fame – Goody Spin Pins
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
Workwear Hall of Fame: Lo & Sons Travel Tote
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
Layering Hall of Fame: Plush Fleece Tights
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