Shirtdressess are summer staples for me.
The Best Work Dresses!
We've written a ton about the best work dresses, including our major roundup of the most stylish sheath dresses.
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 are pictured above (affiliate links): one / two* / three / four* / five (not pictured but also) (* = available in plus sizes)
Looking for basic but colorful sheath dresses? Check out some of these...
Hunting for colorful sheath dresses for work? As of 2024, 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!
As of 2024, some of our favorite plus-size dresses for work include options from Lands’ End, Karen Kane, CeCe, Talbots, J.Crew, Universal Standard, and Eloquii – also check Karen Millen, Pari Passu, and Tanya Taylor for more unusual choices.
Some of our most recently recommended work dresses are below!
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Side-Knot Modal-Blend Midi Dress
This might become my new summer uniform.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Short-Sleeve Dart Dress
A perfect fit-and-flare dress can be hard to find…
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Tweed Shift Dress
It’s not exactly spring-y, but I’m very into the color of this tweed dress.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Sana Two Cane Print Midi Wrap Dress
Is the wrap dress a dated look in 2024, or is it a classic?
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Sleeveless Belted Blazer Dress
Three cheers for dresses with pockets!
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Polka-Dot Shirtdress
The shirtdress is the perennial answer to “What the heck am I going to wear today?”
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cap-Sleeve Midi Dress
If you’ve got a bunch of “summer outings” with interns or summer associates coming up, this dress will do it all.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Knot-Front Pleated-Skirt Dress
The fact that I haven’t featured this dress before feels downright criminal.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Anela Dress
This jersey dress would be a great option for a more casual office.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Boatneck Stretch Wool Dress
I love a boatneck, I love a bracelet sleeve…
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Ultra-Stretch Ponte Cap-Sleeve Dress
Here’s a great summer basic at a fantastic price.