15 Business Dresses for Women

As long as the fabric is substantial (read: not too sheer or filmy), white can work year-round. Add black tights and heeled boots in fall and winter.

To buy: $139, calvinklein.com.

Channel Claire Underwood’s perfect-for-the-office brand of minimalist chic. An angular neckline and peplum draping add visual interest.

To buy: $169, dillards.com.

Don’t shy away from prints—they can look just as professional as solids if you stick to modest hemlines and pair them with simple, neutral accessories.

To buy: $110, thelimited.com.

The sophisticated dot pattern on this heavyweight jacquard makes this dress look so much more expensive than it is.

To buy: $168, donna-morgan.com.

Ideal for warmer weather, this linen-cotton blend adds a little texture (and means you can wear a classic LBD all year).

To buy: $70, gap.com.

Denim is totally ok! In a crisp sheath, there is nothing “dressed down” about spring’s most on-trend material.

To buy: $150, whbm.com.

The vertical piping on this dress creates a slimming, elongating effect. Pair it with nude heels (or even flats) for a no-fail office look.

To buy: $189, talbots.com.

A wardrobe workhorse, this neutral shift goes with anything, and is appropriate for nearly any situation.

To buy: $196, tommyhilfiger.com.

In deep, muted colors, this cool geometric pattern works for the office, but is also fun enough for happy hour.

To buy: $69, simplydresses.com.

No longer just for grannies or professorial blazers, tweed is reimagined in this cute fit-and-flare. Go the extra mile by pairing it with of-the-moment lace-up flats.

To buy: $158, bananarepublic.com.

Go ahead, wear flats. Most dresses look just as good with them as they do with heels—the key to pulling the look together is a sleek, pointy-toed shape.

To buy: $198, arianarockefeller.com.

A traditional flared silhouette with pretty details is suitable for work, work dinners, and events that have nothing to do with work at all.

To buy: $199, clubmonaco.com.

For the most flattering fit (no tailor needed) opt for a dress that adjusts to create a custom waistline. You’ll never find yourself stuck between sizes.

To buy: $109, llbean.com.

It doesn’t just look stylish—this black and white color-blocked number elongates your torso and defines a waist. It might just become your favorite go-to.

To buy: $120, thelimited.com.

Elevate your everyday work dress: A light blue crepe fabric, beautifully tailored with princess seams and cap sleeves, feels just right for spring.

To buy: $139, nordstrom.com.