Workwear Finds: Readers’ Most-Bought Items in November 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 November 2021!
See the whole series here. We’ve tried to note in the text when an item is in our Workwear Hall of Fame, as well as whether it’s on sale!
Pictured above: white blouse / lavender sweater / gray dress / white long-sleeved tee / gray sweater blazer
Tops and Blazers Bought by Corporette Readers in November 2021
Chelsea Sweater-Blazer (classic and petite sizes)
V-Neck Cashmere Sweater (now on sale — and as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Textured Embellished Button Fringe Sweater Jacket (now on sale!)
V-Neck Cashmere Sweater (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Cashmere Essential V-Neck Sweater (now on sale — and as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Colorblock Open Front Long Cardigan
Sweater Blazer (sizes up to 3X — on sale!) (reader favorite and one of the best sweater jackets for the office!)
Italian Luxe Knit Blazer (misses, petite, and plus — now on sale)
Parke Blazer in Italian Stretch Wool (classic, petite, and tall — now on sale)
Executive Collection Single-Button A-Line Skirt Suit (now on sale)
Plus-Size Floral Top (1X–4X)
Satin Wrap Top (regular and petite — some colors on sale)
Long-Sleeve Top (regular and plus — now on clearance)
100% Cotton Heritage Knit 3/4-Sleeve British Tee (some colors now on sale – loooongstanding favorite and one of the best t-shirts for layering at the office)
Wrap Front V-Neck Tank (now on sale)
Skirts & Pants for Work Bought in November 2021
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!)
Stretch Knit Trousers (regular & petite — as of 12/7, arrives by Christmas) (included in our recent roundup of the best dress pants for women!)
Kelsey Knit Trousers (two colors now on sale — and as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
High-Waisted Supersoft Twill Skinny Pant (short, regular, long, and petite — now on sale)
Mid Rise Supersoft Twill Bootcut Columnist Pant (regular, short, long, and petite — now on sale)
Mid-Rise Crossover Panel Bootcut Maternity Trousers (up to size 18) (see all of our favorite maternity pants for the office)
The Foster Pant – Everstretch (included in our recent roundup of the best dress pants for women!)
Ab-Solution High-Waist Trousers (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Ab-Solution Plaid Ankle Trousers (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Tailored Black Maternity Pants (now on sale — see all of our favorite maternity pants for the office)
Washable Wool Pants (regular, petite, plus, and tall — now on sale — and see all of our favorite brands for washable workwear!)
Devon Twill Skirt (4XS–4XL)
No. 2 Pencil Skirt in Italian Stretch Wool (classic and petite sizes — and one of our favorite pencil skirts for work!)
Dresses for Work Bought in November 2021
Prescott 3/4 Sleeve Faux Wrap Dress
The Etsuko Dress (a big reader favorite — and included in our roundup of colorful sheath dresses for work!)
Plus-Size Workwear by TielDorein (featured in our roundup of Etsy shops for workwear, as well as designer plus-size workwear!)
Shoes and Accessories Bought in November 2021
Arielle Pump (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas) (featured in our recent roundup of strappy pumps for work)
Mila Flats (now on sale)
Earrings from Studs (we recently discussed which piercings are acceptable at the office!)
Super Opaque Sheer to Waist Tights
Lingerie Bought in November 2021
- True Body Triangle Convertible Strap Bralette
- Calvin Klein Women's Constant Push Up Plunge Bra
- True Body Triangle Convertible Strap Bralette
- Calvin Klein Women's Constant Push Up Plunge Bra
- Fruit Of The Loom Women's Underwear Moisture Wicking Coolblend Panties
- Naomi and Nicole Edgies Nude Hipster A103
Weekend Items Bought in November 2021
Totally Shaping Pull-On Skinny Jeans (here's Kate's review)
Fluff Yeah Genuine Shearling Slingback Sandal (some colors on sale — as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Gaia Burnout Floral Midi Dress
Classic-Fit Long-Sleeve T-Shirt
Slouchy Boyfriend Chino Pant (classic, petite, and tall — now on sale)
Bodysuits (this one feels a bit weekendy to me but know your office! we rounded up some of the best bodysuits for work outfits recently)
Open Cardigan (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Faux Leather Leggings (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Oversized Plush Button-Front Coat
Restore Soft Pocket Leggings (some colors now on sale — as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Maternity Recycled Under-Belly Power Full-Length Leggings (now on sale)
Compact Cotton Shaping Rachel Leggings
Secret Fit Belly Maternity Leggings
Live In High-Waist Leggings (now on sale — as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Fleece Lined Footless Tights (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Fleece-Lined High-Waisted Leggings
Plush Fleece Lined Tights with Stirrups (one of the best leggings to wear with skirts)
Super Opaque Control Top Footless Tights
Gift Ideas!!
Men's Gordon Zip Hoodie (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas — Kat's husband's favorite!)
Keyboard Cleaning Kit (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Microplane Colossal Pedicure Rasp
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)
Moonlight Pajamas (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas — reader favorite and one of our favorite pajamas!)
Magna-Tiles Eric Carle Collection
Take-Apart Airplane (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Take-Apart Roadster (as of 12/7, arrives before Christmas)
Rechargeable Clip-On Reading Light
Other Items Bought in November 2021
Neosporin Lip Health (here’s why Kat LOVES this if you’ve got crazy chapped lips)
25W Power Delivery USB C PPS Wall Charger
15.5 Quart Clear Plastic Latching Storage Container (Kat loves these for her Expedit/Kallax shelves!)
24-Compartment Storage Box (a stackable, packable favorite for earring/ring storage — here are all our thoughts on how to store jewelry!)
And finally, all of our top products to help you fix a gaping blouse made the list — see the links below!
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
Sales of note for 4/24/25:
- Nordstrom – 7,710 new markdowns for women!
- Ann Taylor – Friends of Ann Event: 30% off your entire purchase, including 100s of new arrivals
- Banana Republic Factory – Up to 50% off everything + extra 25% off
- Boden – 25% off everything (ends 4/27) (a rare sale!)
- The Fold – Up to 25% off
- Eloquii – Spring Clearance: Up to 75% off + extra 50-60% off sale
- J.Crew – Mid-Season Sale: Up to 60% off sale styles + up to 50% off summer-ready styles
- J.Crew Factory – Extra 50% off clearance + extra 15% off $100 + extra 20% off $125
- Kule – Lots of sweaters up to 50% off
- M.M.LaFleur – 3 pieces for $198. Try code CORPORETTE15 for 15% off
- Rothy's – Final Few: Up to 50% off last chance styles; new favorites added
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Friends & Family Event: 30% off entire purchase, includes markdowns
And some of our latest threadjacks here at Corporette (reader questions and commentary) — see more here!
Some of our latest threadjacks include:
- I'm fairly senior in BigLaw – where should I be shopping?
- how best to ask my husband to help me buy a new car?
- should we move away from DC?
- quick weeknight recipes that don’t require meal prep
- how to become a morning person
- whether to attend a distant destination wedding
- sending a care package to a friend who was laid off
- at what point in your career can you buy nice things?
- what are you learning as an adult?
- how to slog through one more year in the city (before suburbs)
