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.

plus-size wrap dress

The Personal Shopper (TPS) | Workwear Hall of Fame

Thursday’s Workwear Report: Essential Wrap Dress

Updated12/27/2021

Wrap dresses are classics for a reason — they’re flattering, easy to wear, and appropriate for a wide variety of occasions.

house ad reads CORPORETTE PICKS FROM THE NORDSTROM ANNIVERSARY SALE; click for more! in the background is a collage of women in work dresses

silver belt with loopy cross

Coffee Break | Workwear Hall of Fame

Coffee Break: Lecce Belt

Updated12/27/2021

12/21 Update: Select colors of this belt are on sale for $160

Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Richmond Pants

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Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Richmond Pants

Updated12/27/2021

These pants are a classic, but there are some new, gorgeous colors this season.

Thursday’s Workwear Report: Seamed Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress

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Thursday’s Workwear Report: Seamed Scuba Crepe Sheath Dress

Updated12/27/2021

If I were building a professional wardrobe from scratch on a budget, I would start with this brand’s dresses.

woman wears convertible 4-way cardigan from Nic & Zoe

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Workwear Hall of Fame: Lightweight 4-Way Cardigan

Updated05/31/2022

This cardigan is marked down to $58 in the NHYS.