16 Places to Shop For Affordable, Stylish Workwear Clothes

Cool, corporate-friendly attire that won't put a dent in your wallet.

Author:: Maria Bobila
Updated:: Sep 12, 2018
Original:: May 17, 2017

Behold, a workwear outfit. Photo: @uniqlousa/Instagram

Welcome to Career Week! While we always make career-focused content a priority on Fashionista, we thought spring would be a good time to give you an extra helping of tips and tricks on how to make it in the fashion industry.

Here at Fashionista, we're lucky enough to dress up in outfits we'd normally throw on if we were outside of the office. (Those who work in a creative work environment are usually able to wear whatever they want — as long as it's presentable, of course.) And while corporate offices are leaning towards a more business casual dress code, there are still working professionals who have to maintain a wardrobe that's dedicated to their 9-to-5 routine. (Think tailored garments and modest dresses.)

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It's a pricey obligation, especially if you're just starting out in the career world, so we've compiled a list of reliable, work-friendly stores that should comply with any budget. Most items offered from these retailers are under $200 and generally within the double-digit price range. Find out where you can stock up on affordable, stylish clothes for the office in the gallery below.

When we surveyed our friends who work in a more corporate environment, almost all of them mentioned Banana Republic for their nine-to-five wardrobe needs. Most of the retailer's dresses, suit sets and button-up shirts ring in under $200, along with the discounts and deals that are offered nearly every day.Photo: @bananarepublic/Instagram

Another favorite among working professionals is Ann Taylor, which has been championing the female work wardrobe in style since the 1950s. And if you’re looking for something a little more casual but still HR-approved, we suggest checking out Loft, which we like to call the more laid-back work wife of Ann Taylor.Photo: @anntaylor/Instagram

As one of our top-ranked women’s clothing stores, we can always rely on good quality and affordable garments from Uniqlo. The same goes for work clothes, too, with shirts and blouses under $30 and tailored pants just below $40. We also advise perusing through the retailer's U Line, run by French designer Christophe Lemaire, for effortlessly chic office attire.Photo: @uniqlousa/Instagram

New York-based Siizu is not only affordable, but sustainable, too, with a curated selection of super minimal pieces made from organic and eco-friendly fabrics in neutral colors, plus pastel blue and millennial pink.Photo: @siizu/Instagram

Generally known for its, well, dresses, Dressbarn has expanded its selection to cover its customer's entire lifestyle, and that includes the daily grind. With prices starting at $29.50, the American retailer's in-house line, called Roz & Ali, has refined separates that can easily transition to after-work hours.Photo: @dressbarn/Instagram

Boston-based label Ministry of Supply has workwear down to a science, designed and engineered without the fragility (and dry-clean-only requirement) that's usually associated with work-ready apparel. Blouses are wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking and machine washable, while its pants are created with enough stretch to withstand a full day of sitting at a desk.Photo: @ministryofsupply/Instagram

Though Asos is geared towards the fashion-savvy, trend-loving 20-something, there are plenty of polished pieces (with a bit of office-friendly panache) to stock up on without going overboard on your work wardrobe budget. To make things easier while browsing the fast fashion retailer's prolific website, bookmark the Workwear section to keep up with its growing inventory of apparel, shoes and accessories in one place.Photo: @asos/Instagram

This suggestion is pretty self-explanatory: J. Crew can get pricey, so shoppers go for its Factory selections (read: outlet prices) to boost their corporate attire supply.Photo: @jcrew/Instagram

Like other direct-to-consumer brands, Grana cuts out the middleman by producing its clothing line from its own warehouse in Hong Kong. The result is a slew of low-priced, guilt-free essentials in a variety of colors and made from globally sourced, high-quality fabrics, such as Peruvian pima cotton, Japanese denim, Italian merino and more.Photo: @granacom/Instagram

The workwear available at San Francisco-based Modern Citizen are mostly minimal in color with a few trendy design details — a blouse with a knotted front or a pair of trousers with a slitted hem — so they can easily transition from day to night. The shop also offers cool handbags and delicate jewelry if you need to create an entire office-ready ensemble.Photo: @moderncitizen/Instagram

Banana Republic

When we surveyed our friends who work in a more corporate environment, almost all of them mentioned Banana Republic for their nine-to-five wardrobe needs. Most of the retailer's dresses, suit sets and button-up shirts ring in under $200, along with the discounts and deals that are offered nearly every day.

Photo: @bananarepublic/Instagram

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