Linen can be a controversial choice for work clothing, but my opinion is that it’s great for summer Fridays when it’s too hot to care about wrinkles.
The Best Work Dresses!
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...
1) green* 2) blue 3) purple 4) green* 5) burgundy* 6) cobalt 7) green* (*s come in regular & plus sizes)... also this dress and this dress (not pictured)!
And if you're on the hunt for plus sizes, these are some of our favorites!
Pictured: black / green / navy / burgundy / black (not pictured but also)
Some of our most recently recommended work dresses are below!
Frugal Friday’s Workwear Report: Long-Sleeve High-Cuff Shirtdress
I don’t usually do midi-length items for work, but this dress is making me rethink my stance.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Tailored Short-Sleeve Dress
This dress would look great with a white tweed jacket for a classic black-and-white look, or a brightly colored linen blazer for spring.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Resume Dress
This dress is a classic for a reason. The silhouette is flattering, the material has just a touch of stretch, and it has pockets!
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: The Tory Dress
This dress is one of my absolute favorites in my closet, and it’s now available at a steep discount.
Splurge Monday’s Workwear Report: Primley Crepe Dress
If any designer could inspire me to put on heels and Spanx again, it’s this one.
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Cap-Sleeve Twist-Front Fit-and-Flare Dress
This cap-sleeve dress would be a great wardrobe addition for the summer.
Wednesday’s Workwear Report: Tipped Ruffle-Cuff Sheath Dress
This dress looks super professional, but it’s still made of a lovely soft and stretchy material.
Thursday’s Workwear Report: Wrap-Around Dress
It’s very rare for me to look at a dress and simultaneously think, “Wow, that looks chic,” and “Wow, that looks comfy,” but this brand has done it!
The Hunt: The Best Dresses for Work
We went on a hunt for the best dresses for work in 2019 — did we include your new or old favorites?