This Fashion-Favorite Mall Brand Has A+ Work Wardrobe Essentials
There are certain stores that just get it—and Ann Taylor is one of them. Located in most major malls across the country (and available to everyone online, of course), the retailer stocks those everyday essentials that are essential to building out a well-rounded closet. While we hit up the shop for casual finds (like denim, T-shirts, and the like) to incorporate into our off-duty lives, Ann Taylor is truly a go-to destination for workwear in particular. Seriously. One sweep through your nearest location or a scroll through on the site and you’ll find quality suiting options, sleek blouses, polished accessories, and everything in-between. To get a sense of the must-haves that are worth testing out in your 9-to-5 world, we’re showcasing the 15 office-appropriate items worth adding to your cart below. Keep scrolling and give your work wardrobe the upgrade it so deserves.
This new fabrication has a 4-way stretch capability to move with you and keep its shape season after season.
Wrinkle-resistant trousers you can easily travel in? Done and done.
If a leather moto is too casual for your office setting, consider this stylish option in work-appropriate tweed.
Add the finishing touch to your look with these eye-catching floral appliquéd heels.
A polka-dot blouse will bring a playful yet sophisticated twist to your 9-to-5 look.
Leopard-print anything continues to hold strong as one of the It trends amongst the fashion elite.
Wear these classic trousers with a blouse, turtleneck, or tee—they’ll go with anything.
Your classic pencil skirt gets a fresh update with this option, which has a flounce detail in the back.
We’re seeing lavender legit everything this spring, so if you haven’t tested out the hue yet—now is your chance.
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Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retailers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.
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