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Cheap & Chic: Business Class

Pull your career looks together with tailored pieces and perfect accents
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Pull your career looks together with tailored pieces and perfect accents

SIZES 8–10

Newport News button-front shirtdress, $74, newport-news.com. Streets Ahead croc-embossed belt, $210, streetsaheadinc.com. Nine West hoop earrings, $18, 800-999-1877 for store information. Express bangles, $19–$22 each, Express stores nationwide. JLo by Jennifer Lopez leopard-print watch, $125, shopjlo.com. Aldo pumps, $100, aldoshoes.com. Liz Claiborne Handbags mock croc briefcase tote, $79, 800-555-9838 for store information.

SIZE 16+

Avenue jacket, $60, and pants, $40, 888-AVENUE-1. Igigi top, $52, igigi.com. Gap belt, $44, Gap stores nationwide. Express beaded necklace, $30, select Express stores. Kenneth Cole Reaction sandals (on model), $98, and laptop case, about $275, 877-REACTION. Coach platforms, $258, Coach stores nationwide.

SIZES 12–14

Torrid wrap dress, $68, torrid.com. Express hoop earrings, $20, chain necklace with clear beads, $30, and beaded bracelets, $22.50 each, Express stores nationwide. Metro sweater, $22, walmart.com. Aldo belt, $25, and cuff, $15, aldoshoes.com. Nine West chain-link bracelet, $40, 800-999-1877 for store information. Anne Klein watch, $150, Nordstrom.com. Via Spiga pumps, $189, select Macy’s stores. Tumi business case, $325, tumi.com.