Business Casual reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 151 Reddit reviews across 27 subreddits and 33 posts to rank the best Business Casual brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/orangecounty, r/PharmacyResidency, r/AskNYC, r/PetiteFashionAdvice, r/BusinessFashion. Top-rated brands include Old Navy (3.8/5), Uniqlo (4.2/5), Abercrombie (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews151
Subreddits27
Posts33
Brands81
Products43
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#2
Uniqlo
4.2
(9)
"Uniqlo all the way for basic and casual businesses. I got most my pants from them."
"I’m partial to Uniqlo Rayon blouses because they’re roomy and light-weight, making them comfortable."
"Uniqlo makes some ankle pants that you can customize the inseam when you buy them! I have the maternity version and love them."
"Banana Republic factory, Uniqlo, Gap, Abercrombie sometimes (have to look at the material composition)"
"Have you tried Uniqlo? They sell some pretty affordable business casual wear."
"I buy their shirts and get them tailored for €10. Also their performance pants are great because they don't wrinkle."
"I picked up a pair of Uniqlo Smart Ankle Pants #450275 in dark blue."
"Uniqlo stretch color jeans."
"Target and Uniqlo."
#3
Abercrombie
4.4
(8)
"I, 5 ft, love my Abercrombie low and high rise sloane and low rise tailored straights."
"Abercrombie, they have sales all the time and you can find slacks for under $100."
"I live in the Abercrombie Sloane pants."
"Buy like 5 pairs of the viral Abercrombie trousers (so comfy, can work with any aesthetic)"
"Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Quince, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, J. Crew."
"Abercrombie is good when it’s on sale (there’s also discount codes and stuff on their app)"
"I’ve heard good things about the Premium Crepe Wide Leg Pants by Abercrombie!"
"Banana Republic factory, Uniqlo, Gap, Abercrombie sometimes (have to look at the material composition)"
#4
Nordstrom Rack
4.4
(7)
"Nordstrom rack always"
"Nordstrom rack!"
"Nordstrom Rack"
"Nordstrom rack"
"Nordstrom Rack for a few quality multi-use foundation pieces, good stuff on clearance."
"Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Quince, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, J. Crew."
"Macy’s and Nordstrom rack"
#5
Lululemon
5.0
(5)
"They're pricey new ($100-$120) but I've had mine for 3 years and they hold up to weekly wear."
"I specifically like the ABC pants."
"My pants are all Lululemon City Sleek pant (so comfy all day!)"
"Lululemon ABC or Commission (slim fit) there is nothing better."
"Lululemon ABC pants."
#6
Cole Haan
4.6
(5)
"Cole Haan are super comfortable and usually about $100 or so."
"Cole Haan for comfort business casual"
"I wear the cole haan zero grand sneakers to the office and so do a lot of my coworkers."
"I had a waterproof pair of Cole Haan boots which I used for rainy days and winter."
"Cole Haan is good for business casual"
#7
Allen Edmonds
4.6
(5)
"Full fashion, full class, full weatherproof, and full business casual: Allen Edmonds Derby Shoes with a thick rubber sole."
"I bought a pair of park avenues in a chili color, and they are honestly the best pair of shoes ive ever bought. Quality is amazing."
"Allen Edmonds last forever. You can get them resoled. Great recommendation"
"Allen Edmonds, store in Midtown."
"I would go with Allen Edmonds. Probably a nice pair of brown oxfords."
#8
H&M
4.5
(4)
"H&M has awesome work blouses that are budget friendly!"
"H&M genuinely has the best business clothes."
"H&M and Old Navy"
"H & M, very affordable and quality."
#9
Gap
3.8
(4)
"Banana Republic factory, Uniqlo, Gap, Abercrombie sometimes (have to look at the material composition)"
"Gap is having 40% black friday deal, kind pricey but with a deal like that you can find some good staples"
"Gap on sale"
"Gap and Banana Republic outlets in Waikele."
#10
LOFT
4.7
(3)
"I love loft plus they have amazing sales"
"Jc Penney, Old Navy, Loft. Look for sales and coupons."
"Ann Taylor, Loft, or even Old Navy are good places to start."
#11
TJ Maxx
4.3
(3)
"TJ Maxx/Marshalls has never steered me wrong with my professional clothing."
"Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Quince, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, J. Crew."
"I’ve had great luck at tj maxx & Nordstrom rack."
#12
Ann Taylor
4.3
(3)
"I really like the Ann Taylor petite belted taper pant."
"Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Quince, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, J. Crew."
"Ann Taylor, Loft, or even Old Navy are good places to start."
#13
Banana Republic Outlet
4.0
(3)
"Go to the banana republic outlet! Great stuff"
"Banana Republic factory, Uniqlo, Gap, Abercrombie sometimes (have to look at the material composition)"
"Gap and Banana Republic outlets in Waikele."
#14
Express
3.7
(3)
"Love Express! I get all my pantsuits/suit separates from there."
"Express, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, Skims bodysuits under suit jackets can look nice too!"
"Express is also good"
#15
Ecco
5.0
(2)
"Ecco! and Cole Haan. Expensive but last forever and are comfy."
"Eccos are the best of the best. Walked thousands and thousands of miles in them and they were still comfortable."
#16
Rothy's
5.0
(2)
"I got some Rothys a few months ago and my other flats have been collecting dust since then."
"Rothys!"
#17
Everlane
5.0
(2)
"Everlane makes a gorgeous midi shirt dress."
"The Dream Pants from Everlane feel just like sweat pants, but I get compliments on them all the time."
#18
Banana Republic
5.0
(2)
"I have a couple of pairs that I’ve had for years and they are still in excellent shape."
"The Banana Republic petite Hayden pants are a godsend for me, I wear them to the ground."
#19
Rockport
5.0
(2)
"I still like Rockport's World Tour shoes. They are versatile and incredibly durable."
"In addition to the cole Hans already said I like rockports a lot."
#20
LOFT Petite
4.5
(2)
"LOFT Petite is my go-to for workwear, as their petite inseam is perfect for me at 5'2"!"
"LOFT petite or Talbots petite (pricey but they do end of season sales at least 2x year)"
#21
Quince
4.0
(2)
"Abercrombie, Ann Taylor, Quince, Nordstrom Rack, TJ Maxx/Marshalls, J. Crew."
"I have these Quince pants in my cart. Elastic waistband and 25” inseam."
#22
Kohl's
4.0
(2)
"I’ve had good luck recently at Kohl’s for business casual clothing"
"Old Navy, Kohl's, Shein (I'm sorry), Torrid"
#23
Meermin
4.0
(2)
"Check out Meermin’s leather Chelsea boots for a nice business casual option. They’re a favorite on r/goodyearwelt."
"Meermin in Soho is probably a solid option."
#24
Macy's
3.5
(2)
"So… I prefer Macy’s and Nordstrom."
"Macy’s and Nordstrom rack"
#25
J.C. Penney
3.5
(2)
"Jc Penney, Old Navy, Loft. Look for sales and coupons."
"I decently surprised myself at Jc penny recently, scanned a random QR code in store and got 25% off."
#26
Target
3.0
(2)
"Target and Uniqlo."
"Old navy, poshmark target"
#27
Banana Republic Factory
5.0
(1)
"I just got some really cute work pieces at Banana Republic Factory, went to outlets with friends and had no idea how much great stuff they have right now!"
#28
OTAA
5.0
(1)
"They offer stylish shirts and non-iron ones that are perfect for both the office and dates."
#29
Issey Miyake
5.0
(1)
"Issey Miyake or Jil Sander shirts are very dope."
#30
Dr. Scholl's
5.0
(1)
"Dr.scholls shoes are 👍🏼"
#31
Clarks
5.0
(1)
"I love Clarks! If you live near an outlet mall, the Clarks outlet stores often have good deals."
#32
Cole Haan OriginalGrand
5.0
(1)
"Cole Haan OriginalGrand or ZeroGrand. You can choose whether you want the wingtip design or plain toe."
#33
J.Crew
5.0
(1)
"Business casual to me is jcrew vibes. Tailored pants and a blouse and loafers."
#34
White House Black Market
5.0
(1)
"It’s definitely on the expensive side but the quality is amazing."
#35
HDE
5.0
(1)
"HDE yoga dress pants from Amazon are my go to."
#36
Johnston & Murphy
5.0
(1)
"Johnston and Murphy XC4"
#37
Timberland
5.0
(1)
"I wear timberlands white ledge, for preference."
#38
Adidas
5.0
(1)
"If you can do sneakers go for Adidas Ultraboost, 10/10 comfort and have tons of styles to choose from."
#39
Allbirds
5.0
(1)
"I really like my Allbirds “Tree Pipers” that I wear to the office and some meetings."
#40
Athleta
5.0
(1)
"Athleta’s Stellar pants are great, they have those side pockets like leggings and zipper pockets."
#41
Hoka
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommended."
#42
Sam Hubbard
5.0
(1)
"Dressy and good for work, and they have good toe space and cushioning."
#43
Vera Wang
5.0
(1)
"My favorite have been Vera Wang's line at Kohls."
#44
Jack Archer
5.0
(1)
"I concluded that Jack Archer Jettsetter pants were my favorite. They are very comfortable, and I think are the most flattering out of the brands I have tried."
#45
Under Armour
5.0
(1)
"I like the under armour chinos because they stretch and are comfortable."
#46
RM Williams
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend RM Williams Chelsea boots in suede."
#47
Anya
5.0
(1)
"I bought a pair of Anya’s Chelsea boot and I’m very happy with them."
#48
Prana
5.0
(1)
"Prana Brion slim cut are my go-tos."
#49
Wrangler
5.0
(1)
"I am SO SURPRISED no one has said the wrangler ATG pants."
#50
Wool &
5.0
(1)
"Wool& has some great options that are a merino/nylon blend in several versatile shapes"
#51
Charles Tyrwhitt
5.0
(1)
"My entire work shirt collection is from Charles Tyrwhitt."
#52
Universal Standard
5.0
(1)
"I basically do this with Universal Standard, I have a few different versions of their shirt dresses."
#53
Sperry
5.0
(1)
"Sperry"
#54
Lems
5.0
(1)
"Lems"
#55
Softstar
5.0
(1)
"Softstar has a ballet flat and a Mary Jane."
#56
Freet Citee
5.0
(1)
"My business casual and any other outfit is freet citee."
#57
Ann Taylor Petite
5.0
(1)
"Ann Taylor Petites are so good. Wait until holiday weekend sales when things are 40% off."
#58
Short Story
5.0
(1)
"I started a subscription with Short Story. I have always been too lazy to shop petite. I’m 63 (4’11”) and I am just stunned at how good petites look!"
#59
Geox
4.0
(1)
"Geox makes great shoes!!"
#60
R.M. Williams
4.0
(1)
"RM Williams, store in SoHo."
#61
Alden
4.0
(1)
"Alden, store in Midtown."
#62
To Boot New York
4.0
(1)
"To Boot NY, sold at Bloomingdales and elsewhere."
#63
Paul Smith
4.0
(1)
"Paul Smith, several NYC PS stores."
#64
Common Projects
4.0
(1)
"Common projects. Clean monochrome sneakers."
#65
Henry's
4.0
(1)
"Ex. slouchier jeans/chinos like Henry's ($$$), slightly oversized oxfords (Uniqlo, maybe), black leather boots, or sweaters with more interesting colors, designs, or graphi"
#66
Naturalizer
4.0
(1)
"The naturalizer cabaret or desi have been my go to for years at sales conferences (standing for 10hrs straight). They’re a little clunky but the comfort is unmatched"
#67
Ecco Metropole Oslo
4.0
(1)
"For comfort and a business casual derby shoe I’d go with Ecco (eg metropole Oslo) for trainers If that’s ok probably New Balance."
#68
Thursday Boots
4.0
(1)
"If you’ve got the money you could also consider a pair of dress boots. Thursday boots is a good entry point."
#69
Gant
4.0
(1)
"I found Gant to be a useful brand to check out for outfit tips and can’t fault their clothes either."
#70
Talbots
4.0
(1)
"I find their pants to be really flattering and comfortable. They are typically relatively generous in the waist."
#71
Torrid
4.0
(1)
"I've had great success at Torrid and Maurices."
#72
JCPenney Worthington
4.0
(1)
"I like jcpenney’s worthington brand and shop the sale racks for good deals."
#73
Abercrombie & Fitch
4.0
(1)
"I find these very comfortable and usually pair them with a blazer."
#74
Bonobos
4.0
(1)
"They make lightweight denim jeans in a dark wash that are cool for summer temperatures."
#75
JCPenney
4.0
(1)
"Chinos are a good go-to."
#76
Aldo
4.0
(1)
"Aldo is a good place to look. I always thought their loafers were a good balance of comfy, stylish, and business casual."
#77
Vivobarefoot
4.0
(1)
"Viva Barefoot. Tons of different options and styles plus the benefit of wide toe box shoes."
#78
Thursday Boot
4.0
(1)
"Thursday boot has a good starting place for lots of business casual shoes."
#79
Zara
4.0
(1)
"Zara!"
#80
Shein
3.0
(1)
"Old Navy, Kohl's, Shein (I'm sorry), Torrid"
#81
Cider
3.0
(1)
"Cider, walmart, amazon, target"
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