Mother Nature has tricked us one too many times, teasing us with beautiful 70-degree days just to fall back down to cloudy 50s by the weekend. But we’re happy to announce that the sun seems to be here to stay (fingers crossed). The seasonal sartorial swap is, unfortunately, no friend to our work attire. Heavy knits and Uniqlo Heattech are going into hibernation as spring makes a case for flirty prints and shorter hemlines. Unsure how to navigate this shuffle? A reliable dress is the easiest route. Based on your 9-to-5, we’ve pulled the best dresses for your consideration.
The Corporate-Core 9-to-5er
Hear me out: C.C. Babcock from The Nanny paved the way for the modern-day corp-core-loving girlies. Nanny Fine was the flashy girl from Flushing, while C.C. held down the style department riding the old-money wave. Each pantsuit, skirt, and dress she wore was sophisticated, sleek, and anything but boring. Drawing some inspiration from the unsung style hero of The Nanny, we found a few spring dresses perfect for any office job.
The Event-Hopping Creative
If you work in a creative field, you're probably not leaving the office at 5 p.m. for your spin class, ordering some Thai takeout, and heading home every day. There are appointments, previews, client calls (which, in hindsight, could’ve been an email), evening events—even occasionally some time at your desk to get a bit of work done. These dresses are day-to-night-friendly because the office can be anywhere and impressions need to be made.
Blessed With a Remote Setup
Sure, you’re only seen from the shoulder up, but you’re dressing for you, not those on the screen. With the freedom of a WFH schedule, you can work anywhere with a wifi connection. Whether you’re at a cafe, the airport lounge, or running errands unrelated to work (we’ll keep this between us), there’s a dress for wherever you find yourself.
