Creating a professional work attire wardrobe can cost a lot of money. But if you know the right places to look and keep an eye out for sales, you can add quality items to your wardrobe for under $40.
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Here are some great professional attire items for less than $40.
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Siliteelon Women’s Button-Down Shirt
- Price: $21.99 to $27.99
- Retailer: Amazon
A simple button-down long-sleeve shirt is a staple professional attire item. This women’s button down shirt from Amazon is available in 38 colors, but you can’t go wrong with white or black.
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Inspire Chic Women’s Cropped High-Waist Dress Pants
- Price: $28.99
- Retailer: Target
These cropped high-waist dress pants are currently on sale for $28.99, but even at their regular price of $38.69, they’re a great staple to have in your professional work attire rotation.
Versa Striped Cuff Open Front Blazer
- Price: $14.99
- Retailer: Maurices
Nothing says professional work attire like a blazer. So adding this Versa striped cuff open front blazer to your closet can help you dress up a basic blouse or even a T-shirt before you head out the door. Even better, it’s currently on sale. You can get it for just $14.99, down from $29.99.
Nautica Men’s Solid Deck Shirt
- Price: $34.26
- Retailer: Amazon
If you’re looking to stock your closet with polos, Amazon offers the Nautica men’s solid deck shirt in a range of color options. Prices may vary, but the royal burgundy polo costs just over $34 right now. You can pair this polo with a pair of khakis for a quick professional look.
Lucky Brand 223 Straight-Leg Pants
- Price: $24.00
- Retailer: T.J. Maxx
A nice pair of pants is a must for men’s professional attire. You can use the 223 straight-leg pants with a button-down or a polo for an easy yet polished look. And it’s on sale from $29.99.
Jos. A. Bank Tailored Fit Pique Knit Jacket
- Price: $39.99
- Retailer: Jos. A. Bank
At first glance, this blazer — originally priced at $129 — definitely doesn’t fit into the under-$40 professional work attire category, but this tailored fit pique knit jacket is on clearance for $39.99. Men’s blazers can be expensive, but if you keep your eyes open for a sale, you can grab one for under $40 and add more variety to your work wardrobe.
Editor’s note: Pricing and availability may vary depending on location.
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