Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path

Every working woman knows the usual suspects for where to buy workwear: Ann Taylor, J.Crew, Banana Republic, and Nordstrom. While we love those stores too, we also have rounded up some of the best stores and brands for corporate style that are off the beaten path. Whether you’re looking for bespoke shops for dresses, indie brands, fashion start-ups, or just some new labels for workwear, we’ve got them all.

If you’re looking for more vanilla options to help you build a work wardrobe, check out our series on what to buy at the best stores for women’s work clothes; you may also want to check out our frequently updated Guide to Workwear Essentials (our top picks for products in each general category).

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3 Dramatic Blazers You Can Buy at Etsy
Updated01/07/2025
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I found a bunch of dramatic blazers when I was browsing Etsy a while ago — so we’re rounding them up. Would you wear dramatic blazers, readers?

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The Best Made-to-Measure Clothing for Women: Workwear & Beyond
Updated10/26/2023
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Hunting for workwear that fits you perfectly? We just did a mini-update to our roundup.
Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path

3 Affordable and Eco-Friendly Workwear Brands To Know About: Saint + Sofia, Sonderlier, & Vetta
Updated04/25/2023
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Readers, have you tried any of these affordable and eco-friendly brands? What were your thoughts?
Workwear Stores Off the Beaten Path

Three Smaller Workwear Brands to Drool Over: Another Tomorrow, Me+Em, and Scanlan Theodore
Updated11/06/2024
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We’re starting a new series featuring smaller and newer workwear brands. First up, some droolworthy clothes from Another Tomorrow, Me+Em, and Scanlan Theodore.
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Busty Blazers: How to Find Interview Suits if You’re Curvy
Updated01/19/2023
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Which are the best blazers if you’re small and busty? Where can you find interview suits if you’re curvy? Reader K wonders: One of my biggest obstacles when it comes to finding business appropriate clothes are my breasts. I feel like it’s impossible to find a jacket or blouse that won’t either pull or else…