Workwear Finds: Readers’ Most-Bought Items in October 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 October 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!
Pictured above: black cardigan (on sale) / white blouse (tons of colors, on sale) / $30 knit flat / converastional smoking flats / patterned heel / peplum tank top / merino cardigan
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Tops and Blazers Bought by Corporette Readers in October 2021
Ruby Blazer (part of one of our new favorite budget pant suits!)
Sweater Blazer (sizes up to 3X — on sale!) (reader favorite and one of the best sweater jackets for the office!)
Wool Two-Button Jacket (regular and petite sizes)
Executive Collection Single-Button Pantsuit (one of our favorite budget-friendly interview suits if you're on the hunt!)
Tweed Blazer (lucky sizes only in regular, plus sizes, and plus-size petites)
One-Button Knit Boyfriend Blazer
Textured Embellished Button Fringe Sweater Jacket (now on sale!)
Merino Wool Cardigan (now on sale!)
Mockneck Waffle Sweatshirt Tee (a bestseller at Madewell!)
Signature-Fit Button-Up Shirt in End-On-End Cotton (regular & petite)
Georgette Bateau Neck Smocked Peplum Tank
Solid Triple Pleat Top (one of our favorite sleeveless tops for work and SOOO many colors/prints!)
Express Double-Layer Tees (featured in a mini-update to our post on where to find opaque white T-shirts)
Boden Double-Layer Tops (featured in a mini-update to our post on where to find opaque white T-shirts)
Easy Dolman Sweater (XS-XXL, marked to $15 today!)
Puff Sleeve Mixed Media Top (some colors on sale!)
Skirts & Pants for Work Bought in October 2021
Dress Yoga Pants abrand Dress Pant Yoga Pants (featured in our roundup on comfortable pants and leggings you can actually wear to work) (try this referral code for $15 off your first purchase over $50!)
Tall Pintucked Tapered Pants In Crepe (regular, petite & tall!)
Cameron Slim Crop Pant in Bi-Stretch Cotton (regular, petite & tall)
Stretch Knit Trousers (regular & petite)
Full-Length Ruby Pant in Stretch Twill (regular & petite)
High-Rise Cameron Pant in Four-Season Stretch (classic, petite & tall — some colors on sale)
Pull-On Crop Pants (now 60% off!)
New York & Co Pull-On Bootcut Ponte Pant (tons of prints and solids in tall, petite, and regular sizing for $12-$29)
Tailored Black Maternity Pants (now on sale — see all of our favorite maternity pants for the office)
No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Bi-Stretch Cotton (classic, petite & tall — pink is on sale)
Dresses for Work Bought in October 2021
The Etsuko Dress (reader favorite in all sizes, and included in our roundup of the best plus-size dresses for work!)
Tie-Front Silk Shirtdress in Oversized Paisley
Maternity Dress with Front Pleat
Wrap Dress (regular, tall & petite)
Short Sleeve Ponte Dress (regular & petite — on sale)
Shoes and Accessories Bought in October 2021
Zala Pumps (looooong-standing reader favorite and on our list of comfortable heels for work!)
Kitten Heel (several colors available – one of our favorite comfortable low heels for work!)
Zebra Print Haircalf Blade Heel Pumps (on sale)
Knit Flat (see our roundup of the best washable flats!)
Waterproof Lightweight Leather Computer Laptop Bag
Reversible Faux Leather Tote & Wristlet
Lingerie Bought in October 2021
- Vanity Fair Tops for Layering (one of our favorite camisoles for work)
- Full Slip for Women
Weekend Items Bought in October 2021
Cassidy KindMade Down Coat (regular, petite, and plus sizes!)
Totally Shaping Pull-on Skinny Jeans (here's Kate's review)
Diana Stretch Corduroy Skinny Pants
Vintage Slim-Straight Corduroy Pants (classic, petite & tall)
Fleece Lined Leggings (featured in our post on the best hiking gear for women!)
Opaque Tights with Control Top
Back Bow Packable Hooded Raincoat (35% off)
Other Items Bought in October 2021
Neosporin Lip Health Overnight Renewal Therapy (here’s why Kat LOVES this if you’ve got crazy chapped lips)
Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy (included in our recent roundup of the best books for home style!)
Cozy Minimalist Home: More Style, Less Stuff
You Learn by Living: Eleven Keys for a More Fulfilling Life
Shoe Stretcher Shoe Trees (a favorite of Elizabeth's, featured in our recent roundup of Small Purchases that Make You Happy!)
Cube Timer/Rotating Timer (here's Kat's review on how she uses it for the Pomodoro Method as well as to help her ADHD-ish mind stay focused)
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens
Spiral Bound 3-Tier Funnel-Down Organizer
Basket of Babies Creative Minds Plush Dolls (a favorite of Ann's, featured in our recent roundup of Small Purchases that Make You Happy!)
Origami Kit for Kids (here's Ann's review)
Sensory Fidget Toy (a favorite of Ann's, featured in our post on Small Purchases that Make You Happy!)
And as always some of our most-bought items are featured in our DIY ways to stop a gaping blouse…
Some of the top products to help you fix a gaping blouse include:
Sales of note for 7/8/25:
- Nordstrom – The Anniversary Sale has started for all cardholders — stay tuned for our roundup!
- Amazon Prime Day! I just finished our full roundup — check out deals on hair tools from Shark and Dyson, leather jackets from All Saints, classic makeup like Black Honey, as well as deals from Lo & Sons, Rothy's, Theory (love this lady jacket), Levi's, Kate Spade (love these shoes, this tote, and lots of tech gear), Club Monaco, and Gap — full roundup here
- Ann Taylor – Semiannual sale, 30% off your purchase and extra 50% off sale styles
- Athleta – Last Chance Semi-Annual Sale – Up to 70% off + Extra 30% Off (cute gym bag!)
- Banana Republic Factory – July Fourth Event, 50-70% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – Final call sale, up to 60% off + extra 10%
- Eloquii – Flash sale, extra 60% off all sale
- J.Crew – End of season sale, up to extra 70% off sale styles with code
- J.Crew Factory – All-Star Sale, 40-70% off entire site and storewide and extra 60% off clearance
- M.M.LaFleur – Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Up to 50% off seasonal faves, plus new penny loafers and slingbacks
- Spanx – End of season sale, get an extra 30% off sale styles
- Talbots – 40% off your entire purchase, + free shipping on $150+
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- what should I pick for our company-branded conference swag?
- what non-sneaker shoes can you walk a mile in?
- I'm 31 and feel like my life is too stagnant…
- which emojis fill you with rage?
- how can I make house guests more comfortable?
- my friend is at her wit's end with her SAHP
- when is it time to quit therapy?
- why is it so hard to stay on top of school communications for my teen?
- what hobbies or skills do you wish you'd picked up during the pandemic?
- how can I better enjoy domestic business travel?
- older parents: what actually mattered and what didn't with your kids?
- am I being petty by wanting to delete all of my how-to-do-this-job guides before I quit?
Do people actually wear cropped pants to work?