Target's clothing lines are genuinely good now if you know which one to shop. Universal Thread for denim, A New Day for workwear, Wild Fable for trend pieces you will not want in a year. (Note: This list contains affiliate links, and I may earn a sma...
The cut that suits the widest range of bodies. Rigid denim, so size for the waist.
Universal Thread Women's High-Rise Slim Jeans
Stretch that recovers rather than bagging at the knee by lunchtime.
Universal Thread Mid Rise Skinny Jeans
The current shape, at a price where it does not matter when it dates.
Universal Thread Cropped Jeans | Vintage Wide Leg & Stretch Fit
Wears in rather than out. The layer that works nine months of the year.
Universal Thread Women's Cropped Denim Jacket
Thick enough not to be see-through, which is where cheap tees fail.
Universal Thread : T-Shirts & Tees for Women
Layering piece under everything. Long enough to stay tucked.
A New Day Ribbed Long Sleeve Tops for Women
Reads as tailored for under thirty dollars. Machine washable.
A New Day Women's Plaid High Rise Skinny Pants
Structure at the shoulder, which is the whole difference between smart and sloppy.
Women's Blazers | A New Day Collection
The desk cardigan. Buy it in a neutral and stop thinking about it.
A New Day Cardigan Sweater | Multiple Sizes & Colors
Dresses up with boots or down with trainers. Fully lined, which matters.
Women's Midi Slip Skirt - A New Day
Crisp enough for an office, soft enough to wear open over a tee.
A New Day Women's Button Down Shirts: Sizes & Colors
Trend piece at a trend price. Do not spend more than this on it.
Women's Cardigans Wild Fable for sale
The fitted tee that goes with the wide-leg jeans above.
Wild Fable Baby Tees for Women | Comfort & Style
Worn as a jacket. The most-copied layering piece of the last two years.
Wild Fable Denim Shirt & Top Collection
Bohemian without the boutique price. Pockets, which nobody expects.
Knox Rose Midi Dress | Knit & Faux Wrap Options
Detail that reads as expensive from three feet away.
Knox Rose Blouse | Casual Summer Tops
The men's basic tee that survives a year of washing. Buy three.
Goodfellow & Co : T-Shirts & Tank Tops for Men
Fits without alteration, which is rare at any price.
Goodfellow & Co Men's Slim Fit Hennepin Chinos
Real merino at Target pricing. Warmer and less itchy than lambswool.
Goodfellow & Co Men's Sweaters | Cotton Viscose Nylon Polo
Non-iron finish that does not look plastic. The default office shirt.
Goodfellow Oxford Shirt
Autumn weight, smart enough for a pub and warm enough for a walk.
Goodfellow Quilted Jacket & More - Men's Jackets Collection
Disappears under a fitted top. Sizing runs true, unusually.
Auden Wirefree Bras | Women's Wireless Bra Collection
No visible line under leggings. Multipacks bring the price right down.
