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There are a lot of factors that go into determining the best workwear for women. The perfect professional pieces are versatile, stylish, office-ready, and — perhaps most importantly — comfortable.
We’ve spent years testing different clothing brands in order to find a select few that strike this balance — and gathering info on our favorite hero pieces along the way. From stylish blazers to comfortable trousers, these workwear essentials will simplify your dressing ritual because they never go out of style.
For more of our favorite workwear staples, check out our coverage on the best suits for women, the best work pants for women, the best work dresses, the best work bags for women, and the best plus-size work clothes.
Our 5 favorite brands for quality women’s workwear:
- Everlane has remained one of our favorite places to buy workwear for years. Their high-quality professional basics are a staple of our style teams’ closets. Blazers, button-downs, comfy work pants, ballet flats, and even suits — you can find it all here.
- Quince is one of those rare places that gives you sticker shock for all the right reasons. If you work in a drafty office, try any of its sweaters and jackets layered over a $40 organic cotton button-down for a cozy, preppy look. We especially recommend their workwear if you’re on a budget.
- Spanx makes workwear that’s designed to subtly shape while still being comfortable. We’re huge fans of their PerfectFit collection, which we consider the holy grail of basic black work pants.
- Abercrombie & Fitch might not be your first instinct when you think about workwear, but the former mall staple has become a place to find all kinds of trendy and affordable cuts. Check out their office-approved section for the brand’s curated professional picks.
- Eileen Fisher is the place to go if you want to create a simple, professional capsule wardrobe. You can shop the Foundation Collection, which allows you to create endless permutations of pieces meant to fit together.