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Dresses to Wear to Work

There are many options of dresses to wear to work for women. If you are tired of wearing a pant suit or skirt suit to wear, then you can wear dresses to work. In this article we will discuss about what kind of dresses are suitable to wear to work.With many designers designing for working women who need smart dresses to wear to office, dressing smartly is no longer an issue. Traditionally, office dress code for women was always about smartly tailored but somewhat mannish pant suits or the skirt suit that has been done to death. This greatly restricts the amount of versatility in a working women's wardrobe and many women has no way to inject any fashion into her work clothes. Dresses sadly never entered the domain of work clothes and they could only be worn to cocktail parties. But thankfully the rules of dresses to wear at work have changed and most establishments and companies have no problem in letting women employees dress in formal and tailored dresses.

While choosing dresses to wear to work, make sure that you opt for dresses that are not revealing, too short or too tight. A cleavage revealing dress with a short hemline is definitely not appropriate for the office and is more suited for a night out with friends. You also need to steer clear of any dresses that are bilowy with excess volume and come in flowy fabrics. These type of dresses are more suited for ball room dancing. Here we will discuss the types and designs of dresses that you can wear at work, that will boost your professional image and will also adhere to a formal dress code.

Appropriate Dresses to Wear to Work

One of the best business attire for women to wear to work is the shift dress. It is a timeless and classic style and are flattering for all body types. The shift dress became popular in the sixties and is a kind of sleeveless dress that does not have a definite waist and hangs down straight from the shoulders. The shift dress generally ends just below or above the knees. The best shift dress that you can opt for work are the basic ones in a neutral color like black, white, gray and navy blue. You can then dress them up with a pair of heels and a leather handbag without any embellishments. Another good thing about a solid colored shift dress is that you can wear it with a tailored jacket in board meetings and inject a bit of color with a printed scarf wrapped around your neck or go for the minimalistic look with a string of pearls. If you are working in sectors like media and interior design, then you can choose printed shift dress in a great pattern for work. Remember to keep accessories at minimum while wearing a printed shift dress for a neat look. Just add a pair of gold earring or a gold bracelet with a pair of Mary Jane shoes or pumps. Printed shift dress by Diane von Furstenberg or a solid shift dress by DKNY and Stella McCartney are your best bet.

Another of the best dresses to wear to work is the shirt dress. A shirt dress is a style of dress that is actually a shirt with a longer hem. It is generally made of linen, cotton or silk and it falls mid thigh. A shirt dress also has a collar and front buttons just like a shirt and is one of the most popular and appropriate dress for work. A tan leather belt around your mid section will give your waist definition. A shirt dress can be worn with stockings and kitten heels to soften the look and you can also add accessories like a layered necklace and a silver cuff to make you look like a true professional.

A good dress design to wear to work is the wrap dress. It enhances your bust, whittles your waist and slims big hips and at the same time makes you look thoroughly professional. This kind of style is great for plus sized women as it makes them look shapely and hides any flabby bits. Wraps dress in a solid colors like sage green, navy and black are appropriate dresses to wear to work and printed wrap dresses too can be worn, provided that the print is not too big. A silk wrap dress can be worn with court shoes or satin pumps along with a good leather shoulder bag.

Other cute dresses to wear to work are sheath dress, the two-in-one dress, knit dress and A-line dress. You can add your own personnel touch to these dresses by pairing them with different accessories. Avoid wearing accessories like chandelier earring, bracelets that jangles, slouchy bags and peep toed shoes to the office. Choose work dresses with care and you are sure to project a professional image at work.

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The Perfect Work Wardrobe - Shift Dresses

 Shift dresses were actually born of the 'undershirt' or also known as a chemise. The exposing of the inner layers of clothing allowed the development of the shift dress, introduced by the French who pulled out the inner garments and used them as the outer.

Shift Dresses and Style Icons

The Shift dress has been popular throughout the decades, but had a few periods of highlights. Its silhouette is most iconic of the 1960s "mod" look, when it was worn by such public figures as Audrey Hepburn, Mia Farrow, and Twiggy.

Shift dresses made a comeback in the mid-1990s when business wear became popular, and at this time were most often layered over a turtleneck or t-shirt and worn with knee socks. Since then the classic design has not left the stage. The shift dress is still associated with timeless style and sophistication, and is often worn by First Lady Michelle Obama. The shift dress was previously associated with US presidency when former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy adopted it as her own signature style, paired with pearls, gloves, and a pillbox hat.

Today, the dress is hugely popular with current style icons, from Jennifer Aniston to Sarah Jessica Parker, everyone seems to be loving them.

At the office

The versatility of the shift dress is key to its popularity. Although shift dresses can come in various sleeve lengths and hemlines, the classic shift dress is sleeveless, knee-length, and features a high collar or boat neck

It can be dressed up or dressed down, and can be adapted to wear in any season. The simple styling of the shift dress makes it a versatile piece, lending itself to a variety of fabrics and accessories.

Layering is hugely popular with this dress, especially when worn for the office or business. Due to the short sleeves, it is ideally paired with a blazer or cardigan, and remains remarkably comfortable. Also, because of its simplicity, it can be paired with jewelry to give it a unique look.

The fact that they are not form-fitting and that the waist is not emphasised, they allow women to move around freely without constraints.

The simplistic lines of the dress allow for it to be produced in many materials, colours and prints. For the basic office wardrobe the main choice would be a black, grey or navy blue version of the dress. It's the perfect dress to wear for a quick shift from desk to drinks.

For Who?

As established,the shift dress is ideal for anyone who needs to look professional, or works in an office. Besides that, it is perfectly flattering for any body type. Slimming rather than hugging the body, it narrows down every shape and size and takes you from an early morning meeting to cocktail hour with ease. If you are looking to upgrade your work wardrobe, a shift dress is a great investment, not only will you be able to pair it with many items you already have in your closet, but you will also look great for the job.