H&M Fitted Dress
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Serious attention to detail—a textured weave, tonal piping, and a concealed back zipper—makes
this classic sheath look so much more expensive than it is. Bonus: It’s made from
slightly stretchy fabric, so it fits just so.
To buy: $35,
hm.com .
Topshop Crepe Wrap Dress
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Talk about multitasking—with its to-the-knee hemline and flounced short sleeves, this
wrap dress is demure enough for any office, but flirty and feminine enough for a
post-work date. Available in two colors.
To buy: $80,
nordstrom.com .
LOFT Mosaic Side Shirred Dress
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This sleek sheath is fitted in all the right places (and skims over all the others),
thanks to subtle asymmetric shirring at the waist.
To buy: $69.50,
loft.com .
Target Crepe Short Sleeve Shift Dress
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This light, swingy dress may not be a traditional, workday silhouette (or hue), but
the half-length sleeves and modest neckline keep things office-appropriate.
To buy: $50,
target.com .
Modcloth Broadcast Coordinator Dress
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Tailored at the waist, an on-trend knee-length hem, this shirtdress looks just as good
heels and an oversized portfolio-style clutch as it does for casual Friday with flat
sandals and a crossbody bag.
To buy: $80, modcloth.com .
J. Crew Factory Wool Dress With Pockets
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In lightweight wool and a seasonless shade, this slight A-line frock works year-round.
Added élan courtesy of a detailed neckline and a banded waistline.
To buy: $76.50,
factory.jcrew.com .
Banana Republic Pleated Dot-Print Dress
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A whimsical print, a tiered, pleated skirt, a flattering blouson bodice, and feminine
detail at the neckline ensure you’ll have this dress in rotation beyond your usual
nine-to-five. Available in two colors.
To buy: $138, bananarepublic.com .