28 best work dresses for any office

A reliable shirt dress is as essential to a good capsule wardrobe as a blazer or high-waisted pants. Tibi’s short-sleeved outfit is the best place to start, whether in this neutral khaki or bright turquoise.

If you’re looking for a shirt dress in extended sizes, Pari Passu is a must-have for wherever the workweek takes you.

You don’t have to wish your favorite white buttonhole was in dress form. Erdem made it possible, with a feminine A-line skirt.

Step out of cotton poplin with a structured denim shirt dress.

Whether in dark moody prints or sunny watercolors, floral dresses are always part of our workwear ranges. To feel more uniform in workwear than garden party attire, look for silhouettes with longer skirts and smaller-scale prints. For starters, the pleated skirt and keyhole neckline of this Vince dress are a real moment of maturity.

The Great’s tiered floral dress is more feminine, but still appropriate for your 9 to 5.

Bold dressers, this crepe dress is made for you. The vibrant floral print is an asset to Zoom meetings and in-person stand-ups, and these three-quarter sleeves are perfect for spring.

Looking for a last minute job interview look? Grab this wallpaper floral print dress under $50.

Who says work dresses can’t have a little drama? If you’re wondering how to add more style to your office wardrobe, puff sleeve dresses are the answer.

We can imagine that flowing puff sleeve dress at so many meetings…

Yes, you can think pink at work. We love the look of this bubblegum dress with a white pointy toe boot.

We’re all about the poplin sleeve layering effect of this Tanya Taylor dress.

No day dress rotation is complete without at least one wrap, in bright prints or solid hues. Start your collection with DVF’s iconic silhouette, they basically invented the category.

Between the sunny yellow and the flared slit sleeves, this wrap dress will start a lot of cooler conversations (in the best way).

Leave it to Mara Hoffman to create an ethically produced, size-inclusive wrap dress.

Christy Dawn’s gingham print is pure springtime. You can keep it soft with a heeled sandal or go bold with a chunky boot.

You can keep the ease of your favorite loungewear in your work closet even if you’re back in a cubicle (or outdoor office). Knit dresses with below-the-knee hemlines, like this striped number from Adam Lippes, are both office-appropriate and supremely comfortable.

Fashion insiders’ favorite knit pant designer also makes a perfect sweater dress. All she needs for the office is a pair of slingback pumps.

This knit midi pairs neutral tones with a bold plaid print for a boardroom-worthy effect.

The boost of confidence you need before a big meeting awaits you in these cheerful stripes.

Shift dresses are a true workwear staple, with sleek lines and versatile shades that fit into any wardrobe. (They’re especially good for offices with more conservative dress codes.) Switching up the theory with contrast stitching is a great place to start.

For work, this 60s shift dress is perfect with loafers and a light sweater. For the game, it’s night with a pair of white knee-high boots.

Three words that make this apron dress the hero of your work wardrobe: it has pockets.

Small pearls, big impact. We’ll never say no to a moment of delicate embellishment.

Swimsuits and spaghetti straps may be a priority as spring approaches, but there are still a few weeks before it really heats up outside. Also, office air conditioning is notoriously mean to women. Make sure your work wardrobe includes at least one sweater dress to deal with the chilly temperatures inside and outside the office. Mid-length hems and fun details like sashes or puff sleeves make these dresses chic and comfy.

Solid, elegant and under $120? This versatile sweater dress will be your transitional work wardrobe saviour.

Here is a sweater dress that is breathable enough for the summer, but comfortable for the winter. Opt for sneakers or heeled sandals on the warmer days, then wear tights, boots and maybe a bodysuit when the temperatures drop again.