The shirtdress is the perennial answer to “What the heck am I going to wear today?”
The Best Work Dresses!
Some of the most stylish sheath dresses for work as of 2024...
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!
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.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Tasha Ruched Bodycon Midi Dress
I love having a go-to work dress in any color other than black.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Forever Belted Pencil Midi Dress
I just can’t take my eyes off this belted sheath.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Dironah Sheath Dress
This shade of purple looks like a crocus peeking out to signify the start of spring.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Contrast-Stripe Sweater Dress
This sweater dress would be a great item for the awkward winter-to-spring transition period.
Tuesday’s Workwear Report: Doneba Sheath Dress
This emerald green sheath is one of my favorites of the season.
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Utility Midi Shirtdress
This dress would be a great choice for the first day it really feels like spring.