These Akris pants are as low as $237 in the NHYS.
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.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Silk-Cashmere Shawl-Collar Sweater
A basic black sweater is never going to be the most thrilling article of clothing in your closet, but how satisfying is it when you find the perfect one?
Workwear Hall of Fame: Perfect Back-Seam Skinny Pants
2 Update: These pants are on sale in the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale — they’re currently marked to $84, but they’ll go back up to $128 after the sale ends. (And they have petite plus sizes!!)
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Demitria Pant in Good Wool
As a somewhat curvy lady, I always found flared trousers to be the most flattering pants for work, so I was delighted to come across this classic-looking pair.
Layering Hall of Fame: Raw Edge Tank
Update: this raw edge tank is in the 2022 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in both regular and plus sizes!
Workwear Hall of Fame: Skinny Compression Knit Pants
12/21 Update: Some colors of these pants are on sale to $49.
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!
Business Casual Hall of Fame: Skinny Cords
Update: These stretchy cords (a Kat favorite!) are on sale as low as $49 in the big Nordstrom sale.
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: Simone Slim Ankle Pants
After working from home for several months, all I’m looking for in a pair of work pants is something that is as close to leggings as possible without actually being confused for athleisure or loungewear.
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.