Work Fashion: Splurge vs Steal

What works for work

Beauty Splurges and Steals
(Image credit: Jeff Harris)

You're hired! What works for work: smart-priced classics teamed with a luxe laptop bag – to prove how connected you are.

THE STEALS



1. SHIRT, $39.50, Gap: www.gap.com.

2. BLOUSE, $68, Banana Republic; www.bananarepublic.com.

3. COAT, $69.90, H&M; www.hm.com for stores.

4. VEST, $69.50, Esprit; (212) 823-9922

5. SKIRT, $88, Banana Republic; www.bananarepublic.com.

6. PANTS, $34.50, Old Navy; (800) OLD-NAVY for stores.

7. FLATS, $98, Arturo Chiang at Bloomingdale's; (212) 705-3135.

8. PUMPS, $72, Rocket Dog; www.zappos.com. (Don't forget to grab a Zappos promo code before you hit checkout.)


9. Laptop Bag, $1700, Temperley London; (212) 219-2929.

THE SPLURGE



10. Laptop Bag, $1700, Temperley London; (212) 219-2929.

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