The Hunt

Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials professional women are supposed to have in their closets (like work dresses!) , 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 item that every woman should have, in a range of prices.

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The Hunt

The Best Summer Blazers for Women
Updated10/04/2026
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Hunting for the best summer blazers? These are our lightweight favorites — which are yours?

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The Hunt: Cute Flats for the Office
Updated03/05/2025
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Sure, we all know what wardrobe essentials for work 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…
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The Hunt: Great Short-Sleeved Sweaters
Updated08/07/2026
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Short-sleeved sweater tees are having a moment… so I thought we’d round some up!
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The Hunt: The Best Fit and Flare Work Dresses
Updated07/15/2024
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I just did a major update of our roundup of the best fit and flare work dresses!
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The Best Work Dresses with Built-In Shapewear
Updated12/10/2024
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We haven’t gone on a hunt for work dresses with built-in shapewear in a LONG time, so I thought I’d take a look… what’s your take on clothes with shapewear, readers?