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Suit of the Week: White House Black Market

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woman wears olive green suit; she has her hand on the lapel

For busy working women, the suit is often the easiest outfit to throw on in the morning. In general, this feature is not about interview suits for women, which should be as classic and basic as you get — instead, this feature is about the slightly different suit that is fashionable, yet professional. Also: we just updated our big roundup for the best women’s suits of 2026!

I didn’t think I could like a sweater dress + blazer combo — even as separates! — but WHBM has done it. The effect is much more “monotone” than “suit,” but that’s OK… if you’re traveling you can get a number of different outfits out of a few pieces.

There are matching straight pants, wide legs and a “Riley Trouser.” There is also a scoop neck vest, a “stretch crepe collared sheath dress,”and then a number of matching blouses.

They’re doing a “mystery flash sale” today (I got 30% off when I “spun”), but at full price pieces are $99-$210, and available in sizes 00-18 and 00P-12P.

Sales of note for 10/16

  • Ann Taylor – 50% off + free shipping on everything!
  • Brooklinen – Friends & Family – 20% off sitewide and 50% off select bundles
  • J.Crew – Extra 50% off 3+ sale styles with code – includes lots of suiting, sweaters, and pants
  • J.Crew Factory – Friends & Family, extra 15% off your purchase
  • M.M.LaFleur – October Sale Event, best prices of the season (Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off on other items)
  • Nordstrom – 5840+ new markdowns for women, up to 40% off
  • Talbots – Friends and family, 30% off your entire purchase
  • Theory – End of season sale is on with extra savings (new prices are marked)

13 Comments

  1. Whoa. That dress is lovely. Off to what I hope is a winning round of mail-order roulette.

    1. Same. I’m the poster from earlier in the week with the new dark olive j crew suit. I’m about to see if the olives match (unlikely) or perhaps contrast nicely (hopefully).

    2. That pic (of the sweater dress and belted blazer) is exactly how teenage me imagined grown up, corporate me would dress. Except I’d have my hair in a tidy bun.

  2. I went into a WHBM when I had spare time on a business trip and I really loved it! I bought several items.

      1. Ah, WTH, I ordered a few pieces. There’s a store within an hour of where I live, but it helps to look at the fabric and fit at home, I guess.

  3. Very nice suit, love this green. If this had been wool (even just 60 percent), I would have been very tempted.

  4. Probably a low stakes question, but my company wants to start putting pictures on our emails. They will use our badge pics or we can send a new one. My badge pic is the one taken by my old law firm over 10 years ago. It’s a nice picture and I haven’t dramatically changed my look since then (or so I tell myself?).

    Some people I see have more casual pics, but as a lawyer, I figure mine should be a little more professional (like the old one). Should I just stick with the old picture or try to take a new one on my own (and ugh, what do I wear)? I email a lot, but no one really looks at my badge.

    1. I would not use a 10 year old photo. And honestly I think a professional head shot every few years is a good investment.

    2. I would spend zero energy on this & let them use the old one. If they cared, they’d take new ones, right? I think casual photos can reflect poorly, especially dated ones. But an old professional photo, who cares? (Unless you’re an actress or a model lol.) Presumably, it will only be the size of a thumbnail on the email.

    3. 10 years is too old. get a new photo. i assume your company would allow you to get a new badge picture? otherwise have someone take one. 5 minutes and you’re set. does seem odd that your company is doing this without also offering new photos?

    5. Take a new one. I’d go with shoulders up only so pick a top that frames and flatters your face.

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