ISO Summer Dresses for Work

[arivecchi]

I would love to get some new dresses for work. Any ideas? I work in a conservative environment but can get away with bare legs and cute colors in the summer.

TIA!

[firemama]

I'm not sure what your style is, or how bold of a color you like to wear. Some of these are bold prints too.

Title Nine (http://http://www.titlenine.com/product/skorts-skirts-dresses/casual-dresses/160942.do?sortby=ourPicks&page=2)
- saw this in someone else's thread, I think they ordered it and like it. But it may be too casual.

anthropologie (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20702577&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=210&color=041&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-PRINTED&templateType=subCategory)

anthropologie 2 (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20740791&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=210&color=009&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-PRINTED&templateType=subCategory)
- love the barely capped sleeve

anthropologie 3 (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=20076550&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=210&color=038&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-PRINTED&templateType=subCategory)
- fun color

anthropologie 4 (http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/catalog/productdetail.jsp?id=19920651&catId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&pushId=CLOTHES-DRESSES&popId=CLOTHES&navAction=top&navCount=210&color=041&isProduct=true&fromCategoryPage=true&isSubcategory=true&subCategoryId=CLOTHES-DRESSES-PRINTED&templateType=subCategory)
- $$$, but has a nice neckline and cool print

Nordstrom (http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trina-turk-clairise-dress/3161666?origin=category&resultback=427)
- cool neckline, more muted and conservative

Nordstrom 2 (http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trina-turk-thema-dress/3165527?origin=category&resultback=5144)
- very bright

Nordstrom 3 (http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-klein-stretch-luxe-asymmetrical-sheath-dress-petite/3133511?origin=category&resultback=6141)
-very cool neckline/cut

[arivecchi]

Thank you firemama! That Calvin Klein one would be perfect for work! I adore the long anthro one but can't get away with something like that for work. :(

[mackmama]

How about any of these?

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/tahari-by-arthur-s-levine-ruffle-trim-jacquard-sheath-dress/3159794?origin=category&resultback=3933

http://beta.neimanmarcus.com/store/product.jsp?itemId=prod129820031&srccode=cii_23370005&010=T3GEV&cpncode=22-114589146-2&ecid=NMCILikeFeed&003=5839751

http://beta.neimanmarcus.com/store/product.jsp?itemId=prod120640071&catId=cat29650755#OCCASIONS=4294940850&sortBy=MAX_RETAIL_PRICE

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/milly-lisette-jacquard-sheath-dress/3167048?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=milly_%27lisette%27_jacquard_sheath_dress:3 43025&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ven=Like&mr:referralID=b7d44dfb-849b-11e0-be22-001b2166becc

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/donna-ricco-asymmetrical-print-jersey-sheath-dress/3156743?origin=category&resultback=468

http://www.urbanminx.com/women/black-halo-34-jackie-o-dress-in-ombre-plaid.html

http://www.pinkmascara.com/Designers/Black-Halo/Black-Halo-Jackie-O-Dress-in-Red

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/classiques-entier-silky-elegance-belted-dress/3147584?origin=category&resultback=139

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=2185 (lots of colors)

[elektra]

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=2185 (lots of colors)
This one looks perfect for work. I have a dress that I really like that is that Suzi Chin brand.

[arivecchi]

This one looks perfect for work. I have a dress that I really like that is that Suzi Chin brand.I :heartbeat: this one! It does look perfect for work! Thanks mackmama!

[pb&j]

The Nectar Dress from Athleta. LOVE. L.O.V.E. I wear it to work every week. I would wear it every day if I could. I have the printed one that is currently almost sold out:
http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=46838&vid=3&pid=819754

And I have been thinking about getting a solid one:
http://athleta.gap.com/browse/product.do?pid=739120012
Would be very easy to dress up/down.

I do have to tack or safety pin the neckline so it doesn't gape open, but that's no big deal.

[DrSally]

love the CK one. I have a number of CK dresses that are conservative, well cut, and with some interesting styling.

That Athleta Nectar dress looks really attractive in the blue/purple print!

[mackmama]

I :heartbeat: this one! It does look perfect for work! Thanks mackmama!

You betcha! It's only right that I help dress you after you solved my wedding outfit dilemma. :)

[arivecchi]

Thank you all!

I think I am going to order this one.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=2185

Debating between the tan and midnight colors.

[DrSally]

Thank you all!

I think I am going to order this one.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=2185

Debating between the tan and midnight colors.

Do you mean Jam or midnight? I have so much Navy, I'd prob pick the Jam for a change of pace. It's dark enough that it's like a neutral too.

[arivecchi]

Do you mean Jam or midnight? I have so much Navy, I'd prob pick the Jam for a change of pace. It's dark enough that it's like a neutral too.No. The beige/tan one. Don't recall the exact name and cannot open the link here for some reason. :(

[DrSally]

Oh, I think it's mushroom

[arivecchi]

Yep! I think that's it. :) I should get midnight right? More slimming?

[mackmama]

I'd probably go with midnight to be safest. The mushroom color looks pretty on my computer screen but not so pretty on DH's screen.

[DrSally]

I actually like both. I prefer a super dark navy, and the one in that pic looks more blue. I think the mushroom would look fantastic against tan skin and some gold jewlery?

[marge234]

JCrew goes from casual to bridesmaid pretty fast, but might be worth checking out. And there's 30 percent off everything already on sale.

[kozachka]

Arivecci, did you end up ordering the dress? I also work in a conservative environment, and could use something similar. If you need more than one, do check out Calvin Klein dresses. I got mine from Marshall's for ~$60 and love it. It's sleeveless and has a flared skirt, which is perfect for my shape. It's grey, so works great for the office. I also love this MaxMara dress (http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/womens_maxmara_studio/maxmara-studio-STU-B-TOBRUK-dresses-GREY/49510)but it's not in the budget (even after 30% private sale code) even though it's really nice. Plus I don't need another grey dress for the office.

[arivecchi]

Arivecci, did you end up ordering the dress? I also work in a conservative environment, and could use something similar. If you need more than one, do check out Calvin Klein dresses. I got mine from Marshall's for ~$60 and love it. It's sleeveless and has a flared skirt, which is perfect for my shape. It's grey, so works great for the office. I also love this MaxMara dress (http://www.matchesfashion.com/fcp/product/Matches-Fashion/womens_maxmara_studio/maxmara-studio-STU-B-TOBRUK-dresses-GREY/49510)but it's not in the budget (even after 30% private sale code) even though it's really nice. Plus I don't need another grey dress for the office.
That's a gorgeous Max Mara! I love that brand. I have not ordered a dress yet because I got two pencil skirts and a shift dress from Boden last week. I will let you know if I do.

[abh5e8]

oooo...what did you get from boden? i'm also ISO some work clothes for a conservative office

[scriptkitten]

the suzi chin dress is beautiful. i think the tan would be great on your coloring, but the midnight is super nice too and will be safer from child accidents.

[arivecchi]

oooo...what did you get from boden? i'm also ISO some work clothes for a conservative officeI got this for 25% off:

http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Limited-Edition/Dresses/BH001-BRZ/Womens-Bronze-Retro-Shift.html?NavGroupID=177

I also got two pencil skirts but I think that sale is over. :(

[DrSally]

That Boden dress is sooo pretty!

[arivecchi]

That Boden dress is sooo pretty!Thanks! I can't wait to get it! It shipped from the UK.

[Mermanaid]

You are all killing me with these pretty dresses! I need to lose another 15lbs before I even consider wearing any of them and I am getting impatient. :) Thanks for all the ideas.

[arivecchi]

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?origin=category&resultback=2185 (lots of colors)

So I ended up ordering this one in mushroom. It's on back order but hopefully I will get it soon.

I have this one in black and looooove it:

http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Above-Knee-Dresses/WH253/Womens-Relaxed-Silk-Dress.html

So much so that I ordered it in iris and pewter to see if I like them as much! They are perfect for the summer and can also be worn with tights and a sweater coat in the spring and fall.

I also got this one in bronze:

http://www.bodenusa.com/en-US/Womens-Dresses/Knee-Length-Dresses/BH001/Womens-Retro-Shift.html

Very dressy and elegant but not as comfy as the silk dress linked above.

I got all of the Boden ones on sale so they were very reasonable.

HTH someone!

[arivecchi]

Just got the suzi chin dress! It's amazing! I think I will order another one!

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/suzi-chin-maggy-boutique-ruched-faux-wrap-dress/3036369?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=suzi_chin_maggy_boutique_ruched_faux_wrap_d ress:265875&cm_pla=dresses:women:dress&cm_ven=Froogle&mr:referralID=NA&mr:trackingCode=8AE219FE-D981-DE11-B712-001422107090