Block pumps are everywhere right now — every single brand has them — and for some reason I was surprised to see that Naturalizer does too. I don’t know why; obviously they have a reasonable height and a nice founded toe line so there’s no reason they shouldn’t be comfortable. This one comes in this lovely … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Whitney Pump
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: Gypsy Rose Dress
Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Black Halo’s Jackie dress is very popular, but I’ve always liked this V-neck version — I think it’s more flattering and easier to wear. Note that it has a concealed back zipper. Amazon has some lucky sizes (in black, “cruise,” and “wildfire”) … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Gypsy Rose Dress
Commuting Hall of Fame: Shaye Rain Boot
I never quite got into the UGG craze, even though I own a pair of the classic style — I mostly just wear them as slippers around the house on leggings/skinny jean days. Still, I keep hearing great things about the comfortable shoes the brand makes — and if you’re on the hunt for a … Read More about Commuting Hall of Fame: Shaye Rain Boot
Workwear Hall of Fame: Fawn Pump
I’m always a fan of purple pumps, but my sweet spot is usually the more wine-colored, dark purple — these lighter purple heels from SJP look gawrgeous. They only have 2 reviews, but they’re both 5-star, which is always a good sign. The shoes are $350 at Zappos, available in sizes 35-40.5. SJP by Sarah … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Fawn Pump
Workwear Hall of Fame: The Annie Dress
This dress is washable, under $150, and comes in regular and plus sizes — with a ton of different colors available. Love!
Workwear Hall of Fame: Small Square Stud Earrings
These bright stud earrings come in a zillion colors, and I like how they bring a healthy dose of color to your face while still staying small and pretty discreet. There are 13 colors to chose from in flat colors, and seven more in glitter colors, if that’s your jam. They’re $38 at Bloomingdale’s. Kate Spade New York … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Small Square Stud Earrings
Workwear Hall of Fame: Duchess Blazer
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. Smythe’s popular Duchess blazer has been around for years, but I haven’t seen this army green color before. I like it as styled, with all white, but if you’re a fan of whites, beiges, browns, army green looks great with those … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Duchess Blazer
Workwear Hall of Fame: Kendra Scott ‘Elisa’ Pendant Necklace
12/21 Update: Select colors of these classic necklaces are as low as $44 during the 2021 Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale!
Workwear Hall of Fame: Ruched Sleeve Blazer
This blazer has been around for years, comes in regular and plus sizes, and is a GREAT option for layering on top of dresses…
Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
We’ve mentioned this shoe a lot over the years, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it by itself in a Coffee Break. Meet the Varina, a long-running (looooong-running) bestseller from Salvatore Ferragamo. At $525 the shoe makes AGLs look downright affordable, but sometimes a girl’s gotta splurge, right? Nordstrom reviewers seem to all note … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: ‘Varina’ Leather Flat
Workwear Hall of Fame: Skimmies Slipshorts
We’ve mentioned this product a lot over the years, but again, I don’t think we’ve ever done a Coffee Break just to feature it. Readers here turned me on to it, and it’s one of everyone’s favorite things: the Jockey Slipshort. Not feeling like wrenching yourself into Spanx (or don’t need to)? Still want something … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Skimmies Slipshorts
Workwear Hall of Fame: Sleeveless Ponté Sheath Dress
Our daily TPS reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices. We’ve featured this dress in a million roundups for sheath dresses, but I don’t think we’ve ever featured it for our morning workwear reports — at least not in its most basic version, pictured. If you’re not familiar: this is the … Read More about Workwear Hall of Fame: Sleeveless Ponté Sheath Dress