Refresh Your Work Wardrobe with These 10 Fashion Finds — All Under $100

Mar. 15, 2025

Photo:Nordstrom; J.Crew; MadewellA new season is nearly upon us, which means a wardrobe refresh may be in order. Fromtrending cardiganstobutton-up shirts, now’s a great time to upgrade your in-office looks to embrace autumnal styles.We combed thenew arrivals section at Amazon, Nordstrom, J.Crew, and more of our favorite stores to find 10 office-friendly pieces you can easily mix and match to create new looks — and they’re all under $100. Whether you’re looking for a breezy dress, versatile blouse, or comfortable shoes, below are the best new work clothes you can get at a good price.Shop Work Wardrobe Finds Under $100 on AmazonJ.Crew Cropped Button-Up Shirt in Stripe, $79.50;jcrew.comMaryam Nassir Zadeh x J.Crew Sheer Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $98;jcrew.comNordstrom Flat Front Wide-Leg Pants in Tan, $76.30 (orig. $109);nordstrom.comOpen Edit Tailored Long Vest in Black, $75;nordstrom.comKate Spade Ava Lanyard, $78;katespade.comMadewell The Greta Ballet Flat Mule in Deep Merlot, $98;madewell.comMadewell Square-Neck Vest in Muted Stone, $88;madewell.comCyhtwsdj Shoulder Bag in White and Brown, $16.98;amazon.comThe Drop Midi Tank Dress in Navy, $69.90;amazon.comAllegra K Sweetheart Neck Blouse in Pink, $30.99 (orig. $41.39);target.comMaryam Nassir Zadeh X J.Crew Sheer Cropped Cardigan SweaterJcrew$98 at J. CrewWhether you need a light layer for when the temperatures drop or for when the office air conditioning is blasting, this cardigan sweater from J.Crew has you covered. It has minimalist design details like short sleeves, a V-neck, a button-front closure, and a cropped hem. It’s available in three colors, including sand, scarlet, and a bright pink, and comes in sizes 3XS–3XL.Shoppers love the versatility of this cardigan, with one writing, “Stunning top that pairs beautifully with wide-leg pants.” Another added that the J.Crew sweater is “lovely to wear over a dress or casually.”Nordstrom Flat Front Wide-Leg PantsNordstrom$109$76 at NordstromWhen it comes to work pants, you don’t want to compromise comfort for style, and this wide-leg silhouette from Nordstrom is made from stretch-woven fabric that fits “loose and easy but not sloppy,” according to one shopper. The pants are also designed with smart details like a hook-and-bar closure, an elastic waist at the back, and side-seam pockets. They’re available in sizes 00–16 and come in several colors, though the tan and green pants are currently marked down and selling out fast.“These fit me perfectly,” a separate reviewer enthused. “I so appreciate the elastic section in the back that helps facilitate a perfect fit for those of us with larger than average hips and backside.”Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat MuleMadewell$98 at MadewellTie your new workwear together with these smart-looking ballet flats from Madewell, which come in black, olive, silver, rose, and merlot. These patent leather shoes have a slip-on design with square toes, elastic straps, and a Cloudlift Lite padding interior, which provides plenty of cushion for your feet as you commute to the office or head out for lunch. They’re available in sizes 5–12 and also come in half-sizes.Keep scrolling to refresh your fall work wardrobe with these great under-$100 closet staples.J.Crew Cropped Button-Up ShirtJcrew$80 at J. CrewOpen Edit Tailored Long VestNordstrom$75 at NordstromKate Spade Ava LanyardKate Spade$78 at Katespade.comMadewell Square-Neck VestMadewell$88 at MadewellCyhtwsdj Shoulder BagAmazon$17 at AmazonThe Drop Midi Tank DressAmazon$70 at AmazonAllegra K Sweetheart Neck BlouseTarget$41$31 at Target

Photo:Nordstrom; J.Crew; Madewell

Nordstrom; J.Crew; Madewell

A new season is nearly upon us, which means a wardrobe refresh may be in order. Fromtrending cardiganstobutton-up shirts, now’s a great time to upgrade your in-office looks to embrace autumnal styles.We combed thenew arrivals section at Amazon, Nordstrom, J.Crew, and more of our favorite stores to find 10 office-friendly pieces you can easily mix and match to create new looks — and they’re all under $100. Whether you’re looking for a breezy dress, versatile blouse, or comfortable shoes, below are the best new work clothes you can get at a good price.Shop Work Wardrobe Finds Under $100 on AmazonJ.Crew Cropped Button-Up Shirt in Stripe, $79.50;jcrew.comMaryam Nassir Zadeh x J.Crew Sheer Cropped Cardigan Sweater, $98;jcrew.comNordstrom Flat Front Wide-Leg Pants in Tan, $76.30 (orig. $109);nordstrom.comOpen Edit Tailored Long Vest in Black, $75;nordstrom.comKate Spade Ava Lanyard, $78;katespade.comMadewell The Greta Ballet Flat Mule in Deep Merlot, $98;madewell.comMadewell Square-Neck Vest in Muted Stone, $88;madewell.comCyhtwsdj Shoulder Bag in White and Brown, $16.98;amazon.comThe Drop Midi Tank Dress in Navy, $69.90;amazon.comAllegra K Sweetheart Neck Blouse in Pink, $30.99 (orig. $41.39);target.comMaryam Nassir Zadeh X J.Crew Sheer Cropped Cardigan SweaterJcrew$98 at J. CrewWhether you need a light layer for when the temperatures drop or for when the office air conditioning is blasting, this cardigan sweater from J.Crew has you covered. It has minimalist design details like short sleeves, a V-neck, a button-front closure, and a cropped hem. It’s available in three colors, including sand, scarlet, and a bright pink, and comes in sizes 3XS–3XL.Shoppers love the versatility of this cardigan, with one writing, “Stunning top that pairs beautifully with wide-leg pants.” Another added that the J.Crew sweater is “lovely to wear over a dress or casually.”Nordstrom Flat Front Wide-Leg PantsNordstrom$109$76 at NordstromWhen it comes to work pants, you don’t want to compromise comfort for style, and this wide-leg silhouette from Nordstrom is made from stretch-woven fabric that fits “loose and easy but not sloppy,” according to one shopper. The pants are also designed with smart details like a hook-and-bar closure, an elastic waist at the back, and side-seam pockets. They’re available in sizes 00–16 and come in several colors, though the tan and green pants are currently marked down and selling out fast.“These fit me perfectly,” a separate reviewer enthused. “I so appreciate the elastic section in the back that helps facilitate a perfect fit for those of us with larger than average hips and backside.”Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat MuleMadewell$98 at MadewellTie your new workwear together with these smart-looking ballet flats from Madewell, which come in black, olive, silver, rose, and merlot. These patent leather shoes have a slip-on design with square toes, elastic straps, and a Cloudlift Lite padding interior, which provides plenty of cushion for your feet as you commute to the office or head out for lunch. They’re available in sizes 5–12 and also come in half-sizes.Keep scrolling to refresh your fall work wardrobe with these great under-$100 closet staples.J.Crew Cropped Button-Up ShirtJcrew$80 at J. CrewOpen Edit Tailored Long VestNordstrom$75 at NordstromKate Spade Ava LanyardKate Spade$78 at Katespade.comMadewell Square-Neck VestMadewell$88 at MadewellCyhtwsdj Shoulder BagAmazon$17 at AmazonThe Drop Midi Tank DressAmazon$70 at AmazonAllegra K Sweetheart Neck BlouseTarget$41$31 at Target

A new season is nearly upon us, which means a wardrobe refresh may be in order. Fromtrending cardiganstobutton-up shirts, now’s a great time to upgrade your in-office looks to embrace autumnal styles.

We combed thenew arrivals section at Amazon, Nordstrom, J.Crew, and more of our favorite stores to find 10 office-friendly pieces you can easily mix and match to create new looks — and they’re all under $100. Whether you’re looking for a breezy dress, versatile blouse, or comfortable shoes, below are the best new work clothes you can get at a good price.

Shop Work Wardrobe Finds Under $100 on Amazon

Maryam Nassir Zadeh X J.Crew Sheer Cropped Cardigan Sweater

Jcrew

$98 at J. Crew

Whether you need a light layer for when the temperatures drop or for when the office air conditioning is blasting, this cardigan sweater from J.Crew has you covered. It has minimalist design details like short sleeves, a V-neck, a button-front closure, and a cropped hem. It’s available in three colors, including sand, scarlet, and a bright pink, and comes in sizes 3XS–3XL.

Shoppers love the versatility of this cardigan, with one writing, “Stunning top that pairs beautifully with wide-leg pants.” Another added that the J.Crew sweater is “lovely to wear over a dress or casually.”

Nordstrom Flat Front Wide-Leg Pants

Nordstrom

$109$76 at Nordstrom

When it comes to work pants, you don’t want to compromise comfort for style, and this wide-leg silhouette from Nordstrom is made from stretch-woven fabric that fits “loose and easy but not sloppy,” according to one shopper. The pants are also designed with smart details like a hook-and-bar closure, an elastic waist at the back, and side-seam pockets. They’re available in sizes 00–16 and come in several colors, though the tan and green pants are currently marked down and selling out fast.

“These fit me perfectly,” a separate reviewer enthused. “I so appreciate the elastic section in the back that helps facilitate a perfect fit for those of us with larger than average hips and backside.”

Madewell The Greta Ballet Flat Mule

Madewell

$98 at Madewell

Tie your new workwear together with these smart-looking ballet flats from Madewell, which come in black, olive, silver, rose, and merlot. These patent leather shoes have a slip-on design with square toes, elastic straps, and a Cloudlift Lite padding interior, which provides plenty of cushion for your feet as you commute to the office or head out for lunch. They’re available in sizes 5–12 and also come in half-sizes.

Keep scrolling to refresh your fall work wardrobe with these great under-$100 closet staples.

J.Crew Cropped Button-Up Shirt

$80 at J. Crew

Open Edit Tailored Long Vest

$75 at Nordstrom

Kate Spade Ava Lanyard

Kate Spade

$78 at Katespade.com

Madewell Square-Neck Vest

$88 at Madewell

Cyhtwsdj Shoulder Bag

Amazon

$17 at Amazon

The Drop Midi Tank Dress

$70 at Amazon

Allegra K Sweetheart Neck Blouse

Target

$41$31 at Target

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