5 budget-friendly online stores for killer work clothes

5 Budget-Friendly Online Stores for Killer Work Clothes

Charmaine Kon by Charmaine Kon on Feb 18, 2016
Why you should care

Because workwear does not have to be boring!

Your work clothes don’t have to be a snooze fest, nor does it need to break your bank. Whether you’re a corporate chick, marketing maven, or an ingenious intern, it’s important to look and feel good!

So here are 6 online stores you can find affordable workwear at!

1 Zalora

Already a household name in Malaysia, Zalora (www.zalora.com.my) is an online fashion giant headquartered in Singapore and with local sites around Asia.

What You’ll Find:

Whether you’re looking for a strictly corporate outfit, a fun skirt, or Muslimah wear, you’ll find it here.

zalora bold print top

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If you want something work-friendly yet trendy, opt for a lightweight blouse with a bold pattern. This Material Girl one is ace because it’s work-appropriate yet totally chic!

zalora muslimah top

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There are also dedicated sections for Muslimah clothing where you’ll find outerwear, maxi dresses, and elegant tops like this one.

zalora high low skirt

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Besides tops, you’ll also find a ton of work-appropriate dresses, bottoms, shoes, bags, and accessories. Here’s a form-flattering high-low skirt from the Zalora house brand; knee-length and decent but oh-so-fun.

Price Range:

Tops start from RM17, dresses from RM26, bottoms from RM24, and shoes from RM19.

Why We Love Them:

Besides its wide array of clothes and accessories to suit different needs, Zalora is price-friendly compared to physical stores carrying similar styles. Just by signing up, you get a RM25 voucher (terms apply). They also have frequent sales and promo code giveaways.

2 Fashion Valet

A fast-growing, homegrown platform, Fashion Valet (www.fashionvalet.com) boasts curated brands and styles that are fashionable and modest.

What You’ll Find:

fashion valet editorial

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Stylish skirts and dresses that will carry you from a work day to a dinner date. Also look out for more casual, flirty items that just spell f-u-n.

fashion valet pants

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For pants, you’ll find printed ones, skinnies, wide-leg trousers, and more. Check out this form flattering pair.

fashion valet vest

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There are plenty of modern kurungs and jubahs which you can rock at work. These are not only suitable for the Muslim fashionista, but also for the career woman who appreciates traditional garments with a spin.

Price Range:

Tops start from RM19.90, dresses from RM30, bottoms from RM55; and kurungs, kebayas, and jubahs from RM94.

Why We Love Them:

Fashion Valet is one of few trendy online stores with stylish options for Muslimah wear. They also feature local and South East Asian designers which earns them brownie points.

3 Dressabelle

With online stores in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Dressabelle (dressabelle.com.my) is a favourite because of their dedicated workwear section. Chic, youthful, and pretty!

dressabelle workwear

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What you’ll find: Tops, bottoms, dresses, and jumpsuits with a youthful feel. Perfect for the young and young at heart.

dressabelle jumpsuit culotte

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Throw a cardigan or a blazer onto a jumpsuit for something different! You can easily move on to dinner with your girlfriends right after by removing your outerwear.

Price Range:

Tops start from RM35, dresses from RM75, bottoms from RM57, and jumpsuits from RM85.

Why We Love Them:

Their youthful looks and floral stuff are quite irresistible. Mix and match the tops or bottoms for a more professional look, or wear them together at a more casual work environment.

4 Whitesoot

With affordable prices tags and sleek silhouettes, Whitesoot (www.whitesoot.com) is for the chic career chick.

What you’ll find:

paperbag pants whitesoot

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Bold prints, clean cuts, and classic silhouettes abound on Whitesoot.

cape top whitesoot

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Whitesoot also carries its own label. Here’s our favourite: a cape shirt. Talk about a statement piece!

Price Range:

Tops start from RM45, dresses from RM59, and bottoms from RM47.

Why We Love Them:

Timeless and elegant looks at affordable prices. Plus the fact that it’s not a giant online retailer makes your purchases quite unique!

5 Dorothy Perkins

Based in UK, Dorothy Perkins (my.dorothyperkins.com) has stores in most of Malaysia’s major malls plus a local online store.

What You’ll Find:

dorothy perkins work tote

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Small, medium, and large satchels, crossbody bags, and shoulder bags to suit your various needs.

dorothy perkins skirt

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Stylish clothes, jackets, and bags from their regular line or their dedicated workwear line.

Price Range:

Tops start from RM33, dresses from RM103, bottoms from RM49, and bags from RM53.

Why We Love Them:

Dorothy Perkins carries regular, petite, and tall lines so there’s something for all body shapes and sizes! It’s also nice that the brand has both online and physical stores. That means you get convenient online shopping when you need, and you get to try on their items in stores when you’re not sure of how something will fit.

Why you should care

Because workwear does not have to be boring!

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