Under $150: Work Clothing

Here’s the thing: Blowing out the budget on hot-weather work clothing is kind of a bummer—so we put together a shopping list of Summer-toFall transitional items that all ring in at under $150. They’re all great layers as it gets cooler out, too.

• & Other Stories Button
  Down Cotton Shirt & Other Stories, $85 The key to post-Labor Day whites is
  to mix in creams and oatmeals.
• TOPSHOP Belted
  Crepe Peg Pants Topshop, $75
• LOFT Long-Sleeved V-Neck
  Cardi in Melange Grey Loft, $59.50 (Available Early September)
• LOFT Delicate Wire
  Earrings Loft, $29.50
• MADEWELL Ensign
  Necklace Madewell, $48
• A COMMON SPACE
  Camel Peplum Top A Common Space, $50
• ZARA Suede Holdall
  with Front Pocket Zara, $69.90
• H&M Denim Skirt H&M, $49.99 Office-appropriate denim.
• OLD NAVY Pointy
  Ankle-Strap D’Orsay Flats Old Navy, $24.94 Far-from-basic flats bring an
  outfit to life.
• J.CREW GEMMA FLATS J.Crew, $135
• TOPSHOP Kathy Ghillie
  Pointed Shoe Topshop, $115
• UNIQLO Cashmere
  Crewneck Cardigan Uniqlo, $99.90 Year-round cashmere for
  under $100. Score.
• COS Draped Layer Knit Top COS, $99
• MANGO Premium Soft
  Fabric Baggy Trousers Mango, $79.99
• GAIA X GOOP
  Personalized Clutch goop, $120
• TOPSHOP Bardot
  Heeled Ankle Boots Topshop, $75
• LOFT Metallic Bar
  Round Sunglasses Loft, $24.50
• MICHAEL KORS Etched Logo
  Hinge Cuff Bracelet Shopbop, $145
• & OTHER STORIES
  Tie Cotton Shirt & Other Stories, $85
• J.CREW Short-Sleeve
  Popover Shirt J.Crew, $78
• JOE FRESH Ultra
  Slim Pant Joe Fresh, $39
• TOPSHOP Storm Flap Duster Topshop, $85 A polished alternative to an oversize
  cardigan.
• MADEWELL The Mini
  Transport Crossbody Madewell, $148
• MANGO Side-Pocket Wool-Blend Jacket Mango, $99.99
• COS Sterling Silver
  Earrings COS, $49
• LUV AJ X GOOP Silver
  Ombre Bracelet goop, $115
• & OTHER STORIES REPTILE
  ANKLE BOOTS & Other Stories, $135
• H&M Cotton Blazer H&M, $49.99
• TOPSHOP Buckle Detail
  Shift Dress Topshop, $105 A modern way to do Mod.
• & OTHER STORIES
  Leopard Sunglasses & Other Stories, $22
• MASSIMO DUTTI
  Crocodile Print Clutch Massimo Dutti, $98.50
• & OTHER STORIES
  Leather Slingback Pumps & Other Stories, $120
• THE GREAT Ruffle Tee goop, $135 The peplum takes this into
  workwear territory.
• ZARA Leather High Heel
  Shoes Zara, $119
• Mango Suit Trousers Mango, $59.99
• ALEX MILL Light
  Weight Cotton Stripe
  Sweater goop, $145
• & OTHER STORIES
  Cashmere Sweater & Other Stories, $145
• WILFRED De Brauw Pant Aritzia, $110 Give these the Annie Hall
  treatment with tees and brogues.
• MATT AND NAT Sheenan Bag Matt & Nat, $140
• MADEWELL Lycée Drapey Blazer Madewell, $148
• MANGO Slit Long Skirt Mango, $59.99
• MADEWELL Engravable
  Brass Ring Madewell, $24
• ANN TAYLOR Metallic
  Cabochon Bangle Bracelet Ann Taylor, $39.50
• & OTHER STORIES Pinstripe Skirt & Other Stories, $95
• LENA WALD Lightning Bolt Stud goop, $120 Dainty jewelry that makes a pretty
  major statement.