Where to Buy the Best Work Clothes That Don’t Suck

No matter how impressive your résumé or what fancy degrees you’ve earned, finding where to buy the best work clothes can be a challenge as daunting as writing a few dozen cover letters.

Whether you’re a soon-to-be grad who doesn’t want to drop a couple hundred bucks on an interview outfit that you actually kind of hate or you’re about to make the move from a jeans-and-hoodies start-up to a business-casual corporate office and have spent more time stressing over the dress code than you have your new responsibilities—figuring out what to wear to work is a problem we all have.

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Thank goodness it’s 2017 and brands are taking heed of our concerns. A new crop of start-ups has emerged in the workwear space in recent years, tackling the need for office-friendly attire with a millennial’s eye for comfort, aesthetics, and price. Some take cues from activewear, such as Los Angeles–based Aella, while others, such as MM.LaFleur, tailor the shopping experience to suit the busy career woman.

Click through the slideshow for a lowdown on the brands you need to know. Mercifully, it’s in neither Powerpoint nor Excel format.

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Originally published April 2016. Updated March 2017.