Workwear Finds: Readers’ Most-Bought Items in August 2021
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After a ton of reader requests, we’ve been rounding up some of the top things readers have bought recently — so here are some of the most-purchased items from August 2021!
See the whole series here. We’ve tried to note in the text where an item is in our Workwear Hall of Fame, as well as whether it’s on sale!
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Pictured above: pink dress / blazer / stripey tee / shorts / dress
(also on square image on homepage: heels / flats / convertible backpack)
Tops and Blazers Bought by Corporette Readers in August 2021
Hybrid & Company Women Double Notch Lapel Sharp Shoulder Pad Office Blazer
Calvin Klein Women's Two Button Lux Blazer (one of our favorite classic-but-affordable suits for women!)
Classic-Fit Washable Italian Wool-Blend Blazer (see our roundup of all the best washable suits for women!)
Executive Collection Single-Button Pantsuit (one of our favorite budget-friendly interview suits if you're on the hunt!)
Sweater Blazer (sizes up to 3X — on sale!) (reader favorite and one of the best sweater jackets for the office!)
The Essentials Icon Shirt (one of our long-standing favorites if you're busty and in need of a dress shirt)
Riders by Lee Indigo Women's Easy Care ¾ Sleeve Woven Shirt
Foxcroft Women's Taylor Essential Non-Iron Blouse (included in our roundup of the best plus-size workwear blouses)
ECOWISH Womens Casual Tops V Neck Leopard Tunic Long Sleeve Button Down Shirts Top
Calvin Klein Women's Pleat Neck Sleeveless Cami (one of our favorite sleeveless tops for work)
v28 Women Sleeveless High Neck Turtleneck Stretchable Knit Sweater Top
Cap Sleeve Blouse (regular, petite, and plus sizes; some colors now on sale!)
Ballet Neck Cotton & Modal Knit Elbow Sleeve Tee (regular, petite, and plus) — one of our favorite T-shirts for layering at the office!
Skirts & Pants for Work Bought in August 2021
Vilea Tropical Stretch Wool Pencil Skirt
Tapata Women's Stretchy Bootcut Dress Pants with Pockets
Rekucci Curvy Woman Secret Figure Knit Bootcut Plus Size Pant w/Tummy Control
Wonderstretch Straight Leg Pants (reader favorites, and one of our picks for the best dress pants for women)
The Perfect Back Seam Skinny Pants
Tailored Black Maternity Pants (see all of our favorite maternity pants for the office)
Plus Size the PARK AVE fit Pull-On Straight Leg Pants
Plus-Size Acclaimed Stretch Pintuck Slim City Pant
New Remi pant in bi-stretch cotton
High-Waisted Pixie Full-Length Flare Pants for Women
Dresses for Work Bought in August 2021
Miusol Women's Retro Ruffle Sleeveless Cocktail Party Pencil Dress
The Etsuko Dress (reader favorite in all sizes, and included in our roundup of the best plus-size dresses for work!)
Ottoman Dress (one of our favorite colorful sheath dresses for work)
A Curvy Boutique Plus Size Fashion by TielDorein on Etsy (featured in our roundup of Etsy shops for workwear, as well as designer plus-size workwear!)
Custom Made Vintage Inspired Dress Suits Skirts by Heartmycloset (featured in our roundup of Etsy shops for workwear — she has so many fun looks inspired by royals (Kate, Meghan) and TV shows (House of Cards, Agent Carter, Suits)
Shoes and Accessories Bought in August 2021
Vionic Women's Minna (several colors available – one of our favorite comfortable low heels for work!)
Predictions Comfort Plus Women's Karmen Pump (I can't believe this is one is still around — it's a Payless shoe that has been a huuuuge hit with the readers pretty much since the beginning of the blog!)
Naturalizer Women's Natalie Pump (one of the few brands specializing in nude heels for every skin tone!)
Cole Haan Women's Ellora Skimmer Ballet Flat
The Rowan Flat—Kidskin Rowan Flats (reader favorite and one of the best comfortable flats for work)
Amazon Basics In-Ear Wired Headphones
Lo & Sons Convertible Backpack (one of our favorite backpacks for work)
Lingerie Bought in August 2021
Weekend Items Bought in August 2021
Rosie Sleeveless Woven Dress (some colors as low as $41!)
Rounded V-Neck T-Shirt (see our recent roundup of all the best women's weekend t-shirts!)
Columbia Women's Sandy River Short (reader favorite; here's Kate's review)
Columbia Women's Anytime Casual Short
The Perfect Vintage Jean in Lunar Wash
Tall Slim-Fit Stretch Cotton Poplin Shirt in Stripe
Live In High Waist Leggings Zella Live In High Waist Leggings (looooongtime reader favorite, available in cropped/full length styles, regular, petite and plus — and one of the most-bought items of 2020)
Restore Soft Pocket Joggers (also one of the most-bought items of 2020!)
Other Items Bought in August 2021
Paula's Choice Reusable Makeup Remover Pads (here's why Ann loves these pads)
ComfiLife Foot Rest for Under Desk at Work (one of our favorite solutions for better ergonomics at the office)
Creathing Car Trash Bag Hanging (here's why Kate loves it)
Aussie Instant Freeze Gel Maximum Hold (part of Kat's curly hair routine)
Melissa & Doug Deluxe Metal Wire Puzzle Storage Rack for 12 Small and Large Puzzles (here's Ann's review at CorporetteMoms)
Almost all of our DIY options for gaping blouses hit this month's list, including:
Above, some solutions for gaping blouses: 1) Topstick toupee tape 2) double-stick medical tape 3) Flash Tape 4) Fearless Tape 5) black & white and colorful safety pins
