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The best work dresses have a place in every wardrobe, whether you go into an office, work remotely, or meet clients and colleagues on the go. Between meetings, project pitches, and interviews with the boss or team members, a smart dress will always ascend the ranks of your office clothes; even better if it reflects your personal sense of style. Start with a simple shirtdress crafted for warmer seasons. Then, come the colder months, a leather midi dress could surprise you with its professional edge. Similarly, classic wrap silhouettes pair beautifully with heels, boots, and flats, from trendy platform silhouettes to lovely Mary Janes.
What kind of dresses can you wear to work?
For an ultra-buttoned-up look, riff off tailored separates and suiting and look to belted dresses with a bit of structure and designs. A polo collar that nods to iconic prep (teamed with loafers) is unquestionably the ultimate finish. If your dress code is lenient, knitted dresses and printed styles, from stripes to floral motifs to abstract patterns, will win big. And never forget the classic sheath for extra refinement with a feminine touch. No matter your taste or work environment, you’re sure to find a few hits in the edit of the best work dresses ahead.
Midi dresses amount to peak sophistication and are spot-on for work. Modernize your assortment with pleated and puff-sleeve styles, like from Rouje, Coperni, and Wolford. Of course, tie-neck and shirtdress silhouettes never fail in noir or a pretty floral print.
Shirtdresses are utterly iconic, coming to popularity in the ’60s and anchoring many a work dress collection. So refresh your assortment with versions rendered in denim or corduroy, like Cos. Or, seek out nuanced details like crinkle pleats and asymmetric patterns, as Jacquemus and Alaïa’s styles offer.
The bohemian dress gives an air of the seventies to our wardrobe, both in summer and winter, and it's a perfect balance between elegance and simplicity. It is simple enough to wear on its own, as seen by Ganni or Vanessa Bruno. In the summer, we'll choose flat sandals to accessorize it, but in the winter, the right choice is to opt for suede boots.
A wardrobe staple since the ’30s and ’40s, the wrap dress is quintessential for work, from silk and knitted iterations (Diane Von Furstenberg’s versions are exemplary) to delightful colors and prints.
Knit dresses indeed work at work. Focus on longer lengths, higher-cut necklines, and elegant details like pleated skirts or a smart collar—see: & Other Stories or Arket’s colorful striped style. However, versions that skew in the polo and tennis dresses are plenty suitable for work in longer lengths.
A belted dress not only defines your shape beautifully but brings structure to your look. Options run the gamut, from utility-inspired designs like Gucci’s cult versions to bold shoulders to cap-sleeve silhouettes, like from H&M and Mango.
Sheaths are undoubtedly the most traditional and well-suited to a more formal dress code. However, they needn’t be boring, with elements like a sculptural neckline, waist detail, and impeccably cut minimalist lines at play—Dolce & Gabbana, Victoria Beckham, and Khaite make some of the freshest this season.
While it counts as a great basic by definition, the main advantage of the denim dress (in addition to being timeless) is its ability to be paired with anything! For this winter, we recommend long styles, like Chloé or Giuliva Heritage, which are best worn with high heel boots, for the ultimate seventies look.
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