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I used to be considering, how I am at all times amused to locate older items that we have featured right here on Corporette® … typically they nonetheless look good, or I bear in mind liking them. Different instances, the styling or the featured piece of clothes is simply… fug.
Anyway, I began considering… it is likely to be enjoyable to share some beforehand featured footage with you guys, and talk about — would you put on this stuff right now? If that’s the case, how would you fashion them in 2025? In case you’ve changed gadgets like this in your closet, what are you carrying as an alternative of them?
First up, among the issues we featured on February 2 through the years…
What We Wore to Work in February (Over the Years)
2009: A Kimono Costume from Aquascutum
I really feel like there have been lots of “kimono clothes” round this time interval — there was a particular one the readers cherished that I am completely blanking on. Hmmn. (Perhaps this one from ASOS?)
Anyway: we featured this attractive costume from Aquascutum was at NET-A-PORTER for $1115. Perhaps it is me however I nonetheless suppose it is completely attractive, and distinctive sufficient that it would not be overly dated.
Aw, there have been precisely 7 feedback on the Splurge TPS report. Early days for the weblog!
Related Clothes with Cool Structural Particulars
2010: Eileen Fisher Stand Collar Jacket
This was an early sweater jacket — constituted of lambswool and cashmere, with that common blazer form. Sweater jackets had been a bit shrunken within the earlier years (I had one from Iisli that I cherished a lot I took engagement pictures in it — much like this one), so this longer size one was a bit totally different so we featured it. (I blame Wedding ceremony Bee for the bizarre poses.)
Related Sweater Blazers for 2026
I normally stick with the morning workwear studies for these (initially known as TPS studies as a result of there was an obscure reference to the film Workplace Area, then we went with “The Private Shopper,” after which we dropped all of it for “Workwear Report”) — ANYWAY this brown leather-based bag was featured in some way on a Pin or one thing and, for years, we’d get site visitors again to the weblog due to this tote. (The great previous days!) It is nonetheless actually attractive…
Related North/South Leather-based Totes
We rounded up north/south totes some time in the past — should you’re searching for one thing extraordinarily comparable, take a look at this affordable leather bag or this Amazon seller.
A few of our favourite north-south totes for work in 2026 embody choices from Madewell, Cuyana, BÉIS, MZ Wallace, Tumi, and Everlane — this convertible north-south tote from Bellroy seems nice additionally.
2012: Cardigan From Charles Tyrwhitt
Aw, I have not considered Charles Tyrwhitt in years, and a fast verify tells me they’ve stopped making ladies’s put on totally. For some time although they have been type of a competitor to Brooks Brothers for button-front shirts and the like. This merino cardigan was on a great sale, $200 to $60.
Cardigans We Love in 2026
2015: Narcisso Rodriguez Blazer
Hmmn… I am not a fan of this one. I suppose it’s uncommon, although. The blazer was $2195 at Nordstrom, as we famous in the post.
2016: Pintuck Costume from Reiss
I cherished this Reiss costume then and I nonetheless like it now. It truly jogs my memory of a brilliant previous Calvin Klein costume that had the same starburst sample and was round for years. (It is nonetheless at Amazon in fortunate sizes!)
2017: Hideous Ponte Blazer
Yeah… I am unsure what I used to be considering with this one, as a result of there are a lot better blazers to be discovered for beneath $50. I do like the colour right here, and I suppose it was fashionable on the time…. This was an LC Lauren Conrad Ponte Blazer at Kohl’s.
Reasonably priced Blazers Beneath $50
2018: Satin Shell from Loft
Gosh… I am not in love with this one both. The buttons appear misplaced, and so far as sleeveless tops go I actually do not prefer it. However: it was Loft, and was Frugal Friday, so there you go. (Curiously, in the post we talked about that Loft Plus was coming quickly, with sizes as much as 26 — I had utterly forgotten they’d plus sizes for a scorching second.)
I will submit a few of our most well-liked sleeveless shells under, however do word that we additionally simply rounded up shirts with interesting collars late final 12 months.
Sleeveless Shells in 2026
2021: Sheath Costume from Of Mercer (RIP)
Of Mercer has sadly gone out of enterprise, however this costume jogs my memory lots of what they did proper — fascinating particulars however nonetheless applicable for work. If reminiscence serves they provided sizes as much as 22 no less than, and the occasional maternity costume. You possibly can nonetheless discover the model on the resale websites… we featured it in 2021, when Elizabeth was nonetheless often working from residence.
Asymmetrical Energy Clothes in 2026
One of many traditional asymmetrical energy clothes is the Black Halo Jackie dress; this affordable option at Nordstrom Rack additionally works. Keep tuned for a roundup of extra!
2022: Athleta Pants
Consolation was the secret in 2022 as individuals returned to the workplace (nicely, some did)… these Eastside pants from Athleta have been in style amongst readers.
For 2026, I’ve heard extra chatter about these Athleta pants or these…
Extra Pull-On Comfy Work Pants
Any favorites you bear in mind from February workwear studies, readers?
(Psst: you’ll be able to see previous installments of this occasional series here!)
