NBR: Where to buy work clothes

cate1119 · June 2011

I will be changing jobs in a few weeks and part of this new job will require me to be in the office 2x a week. While I'm excited by the opportunity, I don't think my current work attire of shorts / t-shirt will fly! So this weekend I get to go shopping (yuck). I'm not down to my pre-preg size so nothing in my closet fits and that seriously annoys me, but that's another issue! So my question - where does everyone shop these days for nice business casual clothes?

AngelPack · June 2011

I think about 99% of my work clothes come from Ann Taylor Loft. I always shop their clearance section and watch for the additional 40 or 50% off sale items though.

NatPhoto09 · June 2011

Ann Taylor Loft, Banana (outlet), Gap, Old Navy, Target, New York and Co. and the department stores. Like Angel said I only shop the sale racks at Ann Taylor and Banana. And coupons at NY& Co are sometimes great.

uncjules · June 2011

I love Ann Taylor Loft. I find that many of their pieces do double-duty for me: work and play! I will say, though, that I had some trouble wearing their pants after pregnancy, so I got a couple of pairs at Gap and they've worked well.

cmbrown · June 2011

kohl's.

cate1119 · June 2011

uncjules:
I love Ann Taylor Loft. I find that many of their pieces do double-duty for me: work and play! I will say, though, that I had some trouble wearing their pants after pregnancy, so I got a couple of pairs at Gap and they've worked well.

I think this is my fear, that the tried and true will no longer work for me since having the kids. I may bypass ATL all together and go to Gap.

AngelPack · June 2011

cate1119:

uncjules:
I love Ann Taylor Loft. I find that many of their pieces do double-duty for me: work and play! I will say, though, that I had some trouble wearing their pants after pregnancy, so I got a couple of pairs at Gap and they've worked well.

I think this is my fear, that the tried and true will no longer work for me since having the kids. I may bypass ATL all together and go to Gap.

Have you guys tried the Julie fit at ATL? They are more curvy Those are the only pants I can ever find to fit me.

poz · June 2011

I got most of my work pants at Gap. I go to Loft, Kohls, NY&Co, Target and Marshalls for tops. I can easily find tops, but pants are another story, so I try to invest in ones that will last a little longer.

cate1119 · June 2011

AngelPack:
cate1119:

uncjules:
I love Ann Taylor Loft. I find that many of their pieces do double-duty for me: work and play! I will say, though, that I had some trouble wearing their pants after pregnancy, so I got a couple of pairs at Gap and they've worked well.

I think this is my fear, that the tried and true will no longer work for me since having the kids. I may bypass ATL all together and go to Gap.

Have you guys tried the Julie fit at ATL? They are more curvy Those are the only pants I can ever find to fit me.

Nope - but I'll keep that in mind when I'm at the mall. I literally haven't shopped for pants in over 4 years (other than maternity pants). Gheez - that's sad! I guess it's about time I do this then!

uncjules · June 2011

Cate, I should have mentioned that I can fit into most of my ATL's now, they just took some time. If I can just shed a couple more pounds in my mid-section, I will be able to wear them all.

And, the Julie pant is great. Besides being named after me, they fit great!