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These Fall Work Dresses Make It Easy to Master Classically Chic Office Style
From polished Tory Burch shirt dresses to elevated knit styles by Staud.
After months of finding comfort in breezy linen dresses, it’s time to transition our wardrobes into something to combat the cooler days of autumn, especially as vacations slow down and we head back into the office. The best fall work dresses will not only help us survive the unpredictable change in weather, but they will also ensure you’re in the rankings for best dressed in the boardroom.
There are plenty of brands to turn to for fashion-forward frocks that fall within HR guidelines. My personal faves include the artistically draped designs shown at Proenza Schouler’s fall 2024 runway show, along with Khaite’s drop-waist silhouettes that give us a modern take on femininity. Of course, it’s not just runway designers making investment-worthy work dresses. You can count on brands like COS and J.Crew to update your business-ready looks at a fraction of the price.
Before your next interview or important boardroom meeting, shop our edit of the best fall work dresses, ahead.
Red fever continues into the fall. Paired with a blazer and a trendy pendant necklace, this versatile dress will work wonders in your wardrobe.
Ease your way into turtleneck season with a sleeveless design in a soft, cozy fabric.
A two-in-one dress like this scarf-draped design adds a layer of interest with minimal effort.
Shirtdresses are a reliable staple for the office. This one earns bonus points thanks to its wrap design and pretty stripes.
Count on Ulla Johnson to make paisley print look elegant. This one features a swirled design that’s complemented with a timeless silhouette.
For an understated fashion statement that feels timeless, add Veronica Beard’s bestseller to your workwear roster.
By Anthropologie The Maya Ruched Cowl-Neck Dress: Textured Edition
Warm chocolate shades help to define the season. Pair this one with your favorite fall boots and trench coat for an instantly put together look.
Not completely ready to say goodbye to the summer? Farm Rio’s tropical print dress is the perfect in-between addition to keep in rotation this fall.
For a vintage-inspired moment, pair with this mini with a pair of tights and a cute pair of kitten heels.
In a ready-to-handle-business gray hue, this Khaite dress will be the hero in your office wardrobe.
Throw a blazer on top, and you have a dress that goes from the office to dinner.
Here’s a dress that mimics the features of your favorite crewneck shirt in an elevated way.
Every closet needs at least one sweater dress to get through the fall. Staud’s take is a favorite thanks to its on-trend polo design.
The utilitarian chic trend lives on with the help of this belted dress (which has oversized pockets!).
A wrap dress is an office classic. When paired with Ulla Johnson’s window pane print, it feels refreshingly exciting again.
With beautiful pleating, Tory Burch redefines the work-appropriate shirtdress in the best way possible.
Sure, denim isn’t the first material that comes to mind when thinking about office style. But Emilia Wickstead upgrades it by adding sharp lapels, a nipped waist, and a pleated skirt.
Again, there’s no better purchase than a sleek sweater dress. Banana Republic’s knitted frock has a matching sweater that’s also worthy of adding to cart.
Bring your knit season to the next level with Simkhai’s modern take on the striped dress.
Who says office attire has to be boring? Certainly not Etro, with its artistic take on the polo dress.
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