Trendy Work Dresses for Women

The shirt dress trend is here to stay for Spring '21, and Alex Mill's 'Camilla' version requires minimal styling to look put together. It's cut from striped cotton and has a loose silhouette defined by a matching self-tie belt. Wear yours with sneakers or sandals, depending on the occasion. - Blue and off-white cotton - Button fastenings along front - 100% cotton - Machine wash - Shell: China - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Deveaux has responded to the new season by embracing simplicity, which this 'Lara' dress really speaks to. It's cut from cotton-blend poplin for a loose fit and left unlined to keep you cool on warm days. The army-green hue will complement every skin tone. - Army-green cotton-blend poplin - Button fastenings through front - 62% cotton, 38% polyamide - Mother-of-pearl: Indonesia - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

A lot of Deveaux's dresses are inspired by oversized shirting, so naturally they have a versatile, effortless feel. Cut from crisp, breathable cotton-poplin, this 'Samira' style has a neat collar and tiered midi skirt. Use the slim ties to cinch your waist. - Brown cotton-poplin - Partially concealed button fastenings through front - 100% cotton - Dry clean - Mother-of-pearl: Indonesia. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Part of Alexander McQueen's Spring '21 collection, this dress is cut from a crisp cotton-poplin the brand already had in its archive. It's detailed with an oversized Chelsea collar and voluminous puffed sleeves that nicely balance the airy pleated skirt. Team yours with chunky sneakers. - White cotton-poplin - Button fastenings along front - 100% cotton - Designer color: Optical White - Made in Italy Large to size. See Size & Fit notes. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Chloé's shirt dress is cut from 'Light Sand' crepe that drapes beautifully. It's trimmed with delicate lace and has a neat pointed collar and tie belt that fastens at the side. Team yours with white sandals or mules. - Cream crepe and lace - Button fastenings through front - 100% viscose - Designer color: Light Sand - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Àcheval Pampa designers Sofia Àchaval de Montaigu and Lucila Sperber create dresses that celebrate their love for the countryside and their Argentinian heritage. Inspired by vintage clothes collected by the pair, this 'Yegua' dress is cut from stretch-cotton poplin and trimmed with lace. Use the tie-fastening sash to cinch the loose shape. - Beige stretch-cotton poplin and lace - Button fastenings along front - 97% cotton, 3% elastane - Dry clean - Mother-of-pearl: Uruguay - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Tory Burch found inspiration for her Spring '21 collection in Massachusetts' historic Hancock Shaker Village, where it's believed that beauty rests in utility. Channeling that maxim, this 'Artist' shirt dress is cut from cotton in a fresh 'Tuscan Orange' hue and has a loose silhouette with gently puffed sleeves. Use the tie belt to cinch your waist. - Orange cotton - Button fastenings through front - 100% cotton - Dry clean - Designer color: Tuscan Orange - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

The designs in LOULOU STUDIO's collections are intended to slot seamlessly into your existing wardrobe. This 'Ukara' shirt dress is cut from crisp white cotton-poplin in a minimal silhouette that's both smart and effortless. Leave the first few buttons undone for a more relaxed look. Wear it with: Loewe Clutch, aeyde Flats, Laura Lombardi Bracelet, Laura Lombardi Earrings, Alighieri Necklace. - White cotton-poplin - Button fastenings through front - 100% cotton - Hand wash - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

ROTATE Birger Christensen's 'Jojo' dress is cut from lightweight satin that beautifully skims your figure. It has a deep V-neck framed by notch lapels, languid blouson sleeves and a wide buckled belt to cinch the waist. Style it with strappy heels. - Blush satin - Button fastenings through front - 50% viscose, 50% rayon - Dry clean - Designer color: Misty Rose - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Jonathan Simkhai's Spring '21 collection is filled with plenty of crisp white pieces to freshen up your wardrobe. Part of the lineup, this 'Alex' shirt dress is made from lightweight cotton-blend poplin and has flattering cutouts at the waist that are secured by slim, self-tie back straps. Undo a few buttons along the hem to create subtle slits. - White cotton-blend poplin - Ties at back, concealed hook and zip fastening at side - 60% cotton, 40% polyester; lining: 82% rayon, 18% nylon - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

By Malene Birger's 'Eina' shirt dress is made from crisp organic cotton-poplin with elongating stripes. It's designed in an oversized silhouette enhanced by dropped shoulders and splits at the hem. Undo a few buttons at the neckline and roll up the cuffs for a laid-back take. - Sky-blue, navy and beige organic cotton-poplin - Button fastenings through front - 100% organic cotton - Machine wash - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER

Each one of RIXO's colorful prints is hand-painted in the brand's London studio - look closely at the clam shells on this 'Ingrid' midi dress and you'll see how detailed they are. Cut from breathable cotton, it's designed for a slightly loose fit and has slim ties at the back so you can adjust the shape. - Multicolored cotton - Button fastenings through front - 100% cotton - Dry clean - Imported. BUY FROM NET-A-PORTER