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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