Where to Buy Women’s Workwear and Business Attire Online
Depending on where your work – it is expected that the clothing you wear is a reflection of the company you work for. Whether you are required to wear a suit with stockings and heels or jeans and a t-shirt, workwear should always be neat and tidy, durable, comfortable and professional.
Going the extra mile to add the splash of professionalism like embroidery to personale your garment is also another great idea.
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1. Keeping the Cost of Workwear Down
Having mixed pieces (top and bottom) rather than dresses may seem a bit more expensive when purchasing, but because you can mix and match with other items in your wardrobe, it is the most cost-effective way of dressing yourself for work. Keep the colours of pants and skirts neutral (ie black or navy) – then invest in a few brightly coloured tops that will make the whole outfit look new every time.
Spending more on these basic business workwear fashion pieces and less on ‘seasonal’ trends will save in the long run.
2. Have a Workwear ‘Capsule’ Wardrobe:
If you want to save a fortune on workwear clothing you have to wear to work, look at putting together a work ‘capsule’ wardrobe. These are a selection of 5 – 8 pieces of good-quality work clothing that you can mix and match – and takes the thought about ‘What do I wear today’ – out of the picture. A traditional style capsule would include:
- 1 x Pair of Slacks (black or navy)
- 1 x Skirt (black or navy)
- 2 long sleeve blouses (white, black, navy, red)
- 1 x Black or Navy Dress
With a workwear capsule, you can then use fashion accessories such as scarves, statement necklaces and shoes to dress up or down the pieces.
3. How to Make Cheaper Workwear Pieces Look a Million Bucks
If you don’t have a lot of money to spend on work clothing, you can still look a million bucks with cheaper items. Just ensure that they fit well! In fact, every girl should know a dress-maker that can take the pieces you do buy and ensure they fit you like a dream. Nipping and tucking a good blazer or dress to fit your body makes your outfit look expensive!
Look at local tailors, clothes hospitals or alterations specialists to find someone that will quickly (and hopefully cheaply) adjust each piece to fit you well.
4. List of Good Quality Officewear for Women:
Birdsnest The thing I adore about Birdsnest is that they put together outfits for you so you don’t have to think about ‘what looks good with what’. They have loads of Office Attire outfits from Boho Home Office to Luxury Office Look. Made for the over 30’s market. Check out the Birdsnest Website | |
Forcast Forcast has a good selection of tailored pants, women’s suiting, a-line dresses and work-appropriate outfits. When shopping online you can get free express shipping on orders over $50 See the Forcast Website. | |
Forever New Forever New has timeless pieces – many very suitable for work attire. They also have some pretty funky looking shoes! See the Forever New Website. | |
Witchery You’ll find Witchery in most Australian Shopping Centres, but I still think you get better deals when you check online regularly. Witchery is just about perfect for women’s workwear, their clothing lines are sophisticated, elevated and feminine. See the Witchery Website | |
Veronika Maine Veronika Maine is more of a high-end store with quality materials and finishes to their garments. Every piece from Veronika Maine will be a timeless garment to be enjoyed for years to come. See the Veronika Maine Website | |
Boden Clothing Australia Boden was originally an English brand that has been in Australia for a few years now. Boden Clothing is beautifully made with high-quality materials and is simply timeless! From tailored pants to silk shirts, you can fill your whole wardrobe with beautiful pieces from Boden. See the Boden Clothing Australia range of workwear | |
Cue With all their pieces made in Australia and ethically sourced, Cue has beautifully made high-quality pieces that are on-trend. See the Cue Website. | |
Jacqui E Mainly for the over 30’s woman, Jacqui E has a fantastic range of workwear, their dresses are flippy and on-trend, but will still be wearable for years. They have a great range of basics and their knits are just darling. See the Jacqui E Website | |
Saba Australia Founded in 1965, Saba offers a contemporary range of both women and men’s workwear and fashion items. I particularly love their range of crepe wool! See the Saba Australia Website | |
David Lawrence David Lawrence has very high-quality timeless pieces, but has the price-tag to go with it! Perfect if you are buying a capsule wardrobe that will last you for years. David Lawrence is mainly aimed at the over 30 years market or the highly professional demographic. Check out David Lawrence | |
Esther & Co Esther & Co sell quality clothing for 25 years and under the market. They have on-trend pieces that would suit the more casual workplace. Check out the Esther & Co Website | |
Portmans Portmans is a terrific all-round clothing store that has timeless pieces that don’t cost a fortune. They are great for structured pants and skirts, beautiful blouses and great knitwear and blazers perfect for the office. Check out the Portmans Website | |
Ministry of Style Super modern workwear with pops of colour and a slightly bohemian look, workwear with style and edge! Pretty expensive – but absolutely gorgeous! Check out their range here > | |
The Iconic The Iconic is a fantastic website as it stocks the best brands from all over the world in one spot – and they have an extensive range of womens uniforms and womens workwear. Brands worth checking out include Sasha Drake, Hope & Harvest, David Lawrence, SABA and Marcs. Check out their range here |
5. Where to Buy Women’s Tradewear and Uniforms
4Workers 4Workers has a range of women’s scrubs, women’s work shoes, steel-capped boots, and all-weather clothing. Check out their women’s range here -> | |
Workwear Hub Workwear Hub stock a huge range of women’s workwear including outdoor wear (shorts and cargo’s), boots, biomotion tape pants, safety shoes and hi-viz clothing. Check out their women’s range here -> | |
CAT Workwear The iconic brand is now stocking a great range of women’s workwear including women’s taped work stretch pants, steel-capped boots, operator pants, machine pants and hi-viz taped jackets. Check out their women’s range here -> |