Where do you buy your work clothes?

Karla CS

I work in a professional environment, and need some suggestions. I've typically bought my clothes at a combination of Ann Taylor Loft, Banana Republic, Express, and the Limited, but I'm not having any luck finding stuff that I like, and can't really think of anywhere else. 

I don't mind spending on clothes that are classic and will last a while, but prefer them to be somewhat interchangeable and easy care. Right before heading back to work, I refreshed my wardrobe with a ton of shirts from Loft, only to have my husband wash them and shrink EVERYTHING..  I replaced everything, then I washed them, and still managed to shrink EVERYTHING. I've got some serious shopping to do, and any suggestions will help.

aglenn

I stopped shopping at Loft because the quality seems to have gone way downhill.  I still shop at Ann Taylor and that stuff seems to be better.  Other than that I pretty much stick to Macy's and Nordstrom (also Nordstrom Rack).  Occasionally I'll find something at Banana or Gap but not very often. 

Nechie122

White House, Black Market, Bloomingdale's, Nordstrom, Banana Republic, J. Crew ... We also have a lot of local boutiques where I can usually find cute dresses.

KL777

I always find great deals on name brand suits and pant suits by Kasper and Evan Picone (and others) at Burlington Coat Factory. 

iverske9

I love New York and Company and that is one of the only companies I sign up for their emails, since they email great deals like 100 dollars off 200! It is amazing, and always have cute, fun business wear.

cedenton

NY & Co. The rest is a mish mash from random places.

groovygrl

I'm pretty short so I have some trouble. My clothes are mostly from White House Black Market, Ann Taylor (I also have a lot of loft stuff but have stopped shopping there b/c I think the quality has gone downhill), and Nordstrom Rack.

However, I really can't say enough good things about my recent experience w/ Nordstrom's personal stylist program, I talked about it in this post. If you have a Nordstrom near you, I would recommend checking it out.

https://m.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/74736238.aspx

preggersin2011

I used to shop at NY & CO when they still fit- my boobs don't fit into their shirts after LO...... i have had some great luck at  Ann Taylor, there is a store in the shopping plaza near work and i've found a few collared shirts on the 80% rack for about 15-20 dollars each. I have luck at JC penny's over macy's because they seem to have clothes that fit me better for my larger chest. I don't have any higher end department stores near me. I like the gap, their jeans pants fit me really well. Sometimes I have luck Target. 

kristennd

Boden, J Crew, and Eddie Bauer.

I used to buy a lot from J Jill and Territory Ahead, but I never like their stuff these days.

ap142193

I love New York & Co.  Especially because the carry petite, regular, and tall sizes.  The often have great sales too.

CYBURRCHIC

Coldwater Creek has some nice blazers and shells to go under, along with good fitting pants.  

Iblamethebeer

I have had so many bad experiences with Loft, I refuse to shop there anymore.

Been pregnant too long to remember where I usually shop for clothes, but just wanted to say that I share your Loft frustration.

yepyepsms

Do you have a Talbots?  They have some "old lady" stuff, but for the most part they have a lot of classics...good tops, cardigans, acessories, blazers/jackets, jewelry.  I love their pants..(I am 5'2") they have all their pant offerings in petites. They also have a good color, fabric and style variety in their pants. 

Repeats..I also shop at Dilards/Von Maur (dept stores like Macys) and Express, Ny&Co, Ann Taylor, Coldwater Creek, Target, TJ Maxx (sometimes, but I hate digging through all the stuff)