Where to find business casual pieces??

[Cleve_gryl]

I'm starting a new job in a couple of weeks, and I'll need a few interchangable pieces like dress pants, jackets/blazers, and skirts.

I really like the Limited, but a blazer is like $100!! I saw a couple short sleeved jackets for summer in Dillards that I might cop. Where can I find affordable business casual (with the occassional professional meeting attire) for less? I wear jeans and whatever to my current job, so I'm looking to spruce up my wardrobe and clean up some. TIA

[atlantatiffany]

I usually go to club monaco for business casual but there prices are about the same
blazers 200
skirts and pants 100
Look at their sales rack because they have awesome prices.

You can try zara. I've seen blazers for 75 and skirts for 32.

I believe bcbg is having their sale now, so u can get a 500 suit for 200.

For me I usually get my basics like skirt, pants, and blazers. Then mix it up with tons of tops, a few cardigans, and belts and jewerly. For me everything goes with everything so I don't spend a ton of money.

My other faves are
karen millen
anthropologie
jcrew
banana republic

I few of these stores are overpriced but always check out the sales rack.

[Kimberly]

Have you checked out TJMax, Marshall's, or New York & Co? You can find some really good pieces, I think, at these places without breaking the bank. Then, if you want to break the bank after you get working good, you can venture out to some of the more higher-priced retailers.

Good luck and congrats on the new job!

[skipper]

zara and mango zara has amazing suiting at very reasonable prices

j crew makes really functional and quality pieces they're a bit more pricey but they last for EVER and they're classic lines so they dont go out of style with the passing season.

bcbg also makes great pieces they're a bit trendy but they're always having amazing sales.

[lexi08]

Originally Posted by Cleve_gryl

I'm starting a new job in a couple of weeks, and I'll need a few interchangable pieces like dress pants, jackets/blazers, and skirts.

I really like the Limited, but a blazer is like $100!! I saw a couple short sleeved jackets for summer in Dillards that I might cop. Where can I find affordable business casual (with the occassional professional meeting attire) for less? I wear jeans and whatever to my current job, so I'm looking to spruce up my wardrobe and clean up some. TIA

Dillard's has some really nice things and they have a great sale going on. JCrew is good, but a bit pricier. Also check out the sales racks at Banana Republic, Ann Taylor and Ann Taylor Loft.

[PatTodd]

If you are sure of your size, try searching some of the above mentioned retailers on ebay. Put in your size and NWT (new with tags). I haven't bought anything this way yet (just haven't needed to) but a friend of mine swears by this and has scored some very cute things very reasonably.

[Cleve_gryl]

Thanks guys I'm going to check out a couple of the stores mentioned and hit up some sale racks.