Great Workwear Under $100
$55
Fuchsia ballet slippers worn with conservative trousers give your corporate look a lift.
BCFootwear.net
$65
The ultimate day bag: polished, light, and no shortage of pockets.
Mondani; 800-847-0072 for stores
$68
A ruffled neckline feminizes a practical wool-blend shift; layer it with a turtleneck, blouse, or cardigan, or wear on its own this spring.
Gap.com
$70
A silky pleated top can go from winter to spring by swapping gray slacks for khakis.
Esprit.com
$75
Multicolored ceramic baubles update the traditional charm bracelet.
Shelly Saber for GS Lillian; GSLillian.com
$80
A sleek, professional watch gets a high-design twist from a wraparound strap.
Tokyobay; TokyoBayInc.com
$89
The cognac leather strap and refined wooden heel dial down glossy slingbacks for the workplace.
Gianni Bini; Dillards.com
$98
Raspberry pants with tailored touches—the buttons, creases, and cuffs—are bold while still office-appropriate.
Express.com
$99
During the week, pair this jacket with a skirt and pumps, and on the weekend with jeans and flats.
BB Dakota, Pop, Brooklyn, New York; 718-486-6001
From the
January 2009 issue of
O, The Oprah Magazine
