I firmly believe that a black sheath dress with sleeves is a necessity for any working woman.
The Best Work Dresses!

Some of the most stylish sheath dresses for work as of 2022: one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also)
We've written a ton about the best work dresses, including our major roundup of the most stylish sheath dresses of 2021.
If you're building your wardrobe for the first time, check out all of our wardrobe essentials for work -- some of the most stylish sheath dresses for work as of 2021 are pictured above (affiliate links): one / two / three / four / five (not pictured but also...)
Looking for basic but colorful sheath dresses? Check out some of these...
Hunting for colorful sheath dresses for work? As of 2022, your best bets include some of the brands featured above: 1) green* 2) purple 3) blue* 4) purple 5) red* 6) cornflower (*s come in regular & plus sizes)... also (not pictured) this dress with an asymmetrical neckline*, this 1950s-inspired belted dress*, and this sleeved scuba dress!
And if you're on the hunt for plus sizes, these are some of our favorites!
Some of the best plus-size dresses for work as of 2022: 1) Karen Kane 2) Lands' End 3) CeCe 4) Calvin Klein 5) Calvin Klein (not pictured but these also)
Some of our most recently recommended work dresses are below!
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Abito Draped Crepe Wrap Midi Dress
This dress has a little bit of a witchy, autumnal vibe that I’m really loving.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: V-Neck Long-Sleeve Midi Dress
My brain is getting hyped up for long-sleeved dresses, tights, and boots.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Abhy Ribbed Wool Dress
I really love the slightly unusual shape of this wool dress.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Belted Striped Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirtdress
This striped shirtdress looks so perfectly put-together with almost no styling required.
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: U-Neck Sleeveless Sheath Dress
I really like the slightly unusual U-shaped neckline on this dress.
The Hunt: Power Dresses for Work
Readers, what are your favorite power dresses for work — for days when you don’t want to wear a suit, but want to make a statement?
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Crepe de Chine Watercolor Print Shirtdress
How gorgeous is the watercolor print on this dress?
Splurge Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Snakeskin-Print Midi Dress
Dragging yourself back to work after a three-day weekend is always a challenge, but a good outfit can help.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Shoko Ribbed Sweater Dress
This long sweater can be worn as a cardigan or a dress and comes in tons of bright, cheerful color combos.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Viscose-Blend Sheath Dress
This is my perfect version of a sheath dress.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Stretch Cotton Pique Animal-Print Sheath Dress
I’ve gone on the record as being very much in favor of animal prints for the office…