
Some of the most stylish sheath dresses for work as of 2022: one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also)
Sure, we all know what basics professional women are supposed to have in their closets, but if you’re buying one for the first time or replacing one you’ve worn into the ground, it can be a pain to find exactly the right incarnation in stores. In “The Hunt,” we search the stores for a basic item that every woman should have.
We haven’t done a roundup of sheath dresses in almost a year (2014, 2013), so I thought we’d do one today. For my money, the best sheath dress for work has:
- a work-appropriate hem length (with no slits to compromise that — test with the mirror trick!)
- a high enough neckline and shoulder situation that you don’t need to give any extra thought to which bra to wear
- a dark, neutral color like black, navy, or dark charcoal
And — for me at least — I think a sleeveless sheath dress is best because it looks best beneath blazers and cardigans.
Update: here are some of our favorite stylish sheath dresses in regular and plus sizes, as well as some colorful options!

Some of the most stylish sheath dresses for work as of 2022: one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also)
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Ladies, what do YOU look for in a great sheath dress? Have you bought any great ones recently, or worn any classics into the ground?
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NavyLawyer
I love them in principle because they’re so easy and can be changed up with a great necklace and the right heels, but they can be so much less forgiving! I’ve got much less poundage leeway than with A-line dresses, but they make me think about a 1950s housewife (which I know didn’t actually exist in that form) instead of business woman.
Mpls
Does the fabric make a difference for the A-line dresses? I could see more of a 50s vibe with a brighter color/print, but think it would still read business women if in a suiting material.
AIMS
For anyone who misses the Jcrew Origami dress, this one from Tahari is pretty similar and actually a lot more flattering (on me anyway): http://www.6pm.com/tahari-by-asl-kathy-dress-navy
Word of caution for the shorter among us though: I found it to be just a tad too big at the top for me. I’m on the cusp of petite and non-petite sizes and the neckline/shoulder area could have definitely been higher on me – I think the dress is best for someone with more space between their shoulder and armpit, if that makes sense.
Diana Barry
I have a great J Crew super 120s v-neck sheath – plain with no “bow shoulder” like they have now – so watch for those plain ones, since they don’t always have them. I also just got one that is an Ann Taylor hand-me-down – I don’t have any matching pieces but can wear it with non-matching blazers for an easy outfit.
anyanony
I have a black ponte sheath that I got on sale at talbots for $19 and am dreading the day that it wears out. Great for travel. Wear to the office with a jacket or cardigan over. Dress up with sparkle bolero and jewelry for the opera or dinner out.
Housecounsel
The bows on the new J.Crew sheath make me want to cry. Give me my nice plain dresses back!
lizzy
I love this grey sleeveless sheath dress from H&M, $35, lined, and length is work appropriate (longer than it looks on the website model). http://www.hm.com/us/product/65123?article=65123-B
Anonymous
Mm lafleur Lydia http://www.mmlafleur.com/shop/lydia-black and Etsuko (long sleeves and machine washable!)