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Work Dresses for Rectangle Body Type

The best work dresses for a rectangle body shape create the illusion of curves and add definition at the waist. Look for styles with strategic tailoring, waist detailing, or built-in structure for a feminine silhouette. Below are options that skim or shape the body, flatter straight figures, and remain polished for a work environment. If you have preferences for color, sleeve length, climate, or budget, let me know for even more tailored picks!
@thebstinger
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Fit and Flare Dress
The fitted bodice and flared skirt add dimension and movement, creating a waistline and balancing the natural straightness of a rectangle shape. A classic, professional look for the office.
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Fit and Flare Dress
@thebstinger
The fitted bodice and flared skirt add dimension and movement, creating a waistline and balancing the natural straightness of a rectangle shape. A classic, professional look for the office.
Black Halo Kashton Sheath Dress
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Black Halo

Kashton Sheath Dress

$390

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Carolina Herrera Long Sleeve Midi Dress
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Carolina Herrera

Long Sleeve Midi Dress

$2,990

FWRD

Givenchy Embellished cutout crepe mini dress
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Givenchy

Embellished cutout crepe mini dress

$1,100

$2,750

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Marni Cotton-blend jersey midi dress
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Marni

Cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,196

$1,495

Mytheresa

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@sulegulenn
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Belted Sheath Dress
A classic sheath with a matching or contrasting belt adds definition at the waist and creates curves while still appearing streamlined and work-appropriate.
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Belted Sheath Dress
@sulegulenn
A classic sheath with a matching or contrasting belt adds definition at the waist and creates curves while still appearing streamlined and work-appropriate.
Black Halo Jackie O Belted Dress
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Black Halo

Jackie O Belted Dress

$375

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Black Halo Madeline Sheath Dress
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Black Halo

Madeline Sheath Dress

$415

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Black Halo Jackie O Belted Dress
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Black Halo

Jackie O Belted Dress

$375

Shopbop

3.1 Phillip Lim Belted denim midi dress
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3.1 Phillip Lim

Belted denim midi dress

$149

$595

Outnet

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@hannaschonberg
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Peplum Dress
The subtle flare at the waistline of a peplum creates the illusion of fuller hips and a more contoured silhouette. It’s especially effective for balancing a rectangular frame.
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Peplum Dress
@hannaschonberg
The subtle flare at the waistline of a peplum creates the illusion of fuller hips and a more contoured silhouette. It’s especially effective for balancing a rectangular frame.
Max Mara Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress
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Max Mara

Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress

$1,040

$1,300

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Belted peplum bouclé midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted peplum bouclé midi dress

$928

$1,160

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$968

$1,210

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress
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Safiyaa

Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress

$682

$1,365

Mytheresa

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@coco_floflo
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Wrap Dress
A wrap dress with a tie or adjustable waist shapes and defines your midsection, which is flattering for rectangle shapes while being comfortable and versatile for work.
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Wrap Dress
@coco_floflo
A wrap dress with a tie or adjustable waist shapes and defines your midsection, which is flattering for rectangle shapes while being comfortable and versatile for work.
Meshki Mikaila Asymmetric Shirt Dress - Dark Chocolate
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Meshki

Mikaila Asymmetric Shirt Dress - Dark Chocolate

$175

Meshki

Diane von Furstenberg Jeanne printed silk-jersey mini wrap dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Jeanne printed silk-jersey mini wrap dress

$217

$618

Outnet

Max Mara Virtus gathered jersey midi dress
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Max Mara

Virtus gathered jersey midi dress

$690

$1,150

Mytheresa

Norma Kamali Long Sleeve Side Draped Dress
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Norma Kamali

Long Sleeve Side Draped Dress

$195

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@amybethvdl
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Shift Dress with Structured Seams
Look for shift dresses featuring princess seams or panel details—these guide the eye along your body and subtly sculpt curves, offering a modern office-ready style.
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Shift Dress with Structured Seams
@amybethvdl
Look for shift dresses featuring princess seams or panel details—these guide the eye along your body and subtly sculpt curves, offering a modern office-ready style.
Givenchy Embellished wool and mohair-blend mini dress
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Givenchy

Embellished wool and mohair-blend mini dress

$940

$2,350

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A.EMERY Etta Dress
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A.EMERY

Etta Dress

$275

$550

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alice + olivia Coley two-tone crepe mini dress
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alice + olivia

Coley two-tone crepe mini dress

$165

$330

Outnet

Veronica De Piante Tillie crepe mini dress
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Veronica De Piante

Tillie crepe mini dress

$758

$1,895

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@kristenmarienichols
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A-Line Midi Dress
A-lines gently skim the body and flare from the waist, making the torso look more defined. The midi length is sophisticated and easy to style for work.
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A-Line Midi Dress
@kristenmarienichols
A-lines gently skim the body and flare from the waist, making the torso look more defined. The midi length is sophisticated and easy to style for work.
Emilia Wickstead Leontine wool crêpe midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Leontine wool crêpe midi dress

$1,224

$2,040

Mytheresa

Gucci Belted crepe midi dress
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Gucci

Belted crepe midi dress

$3,500

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Carolina Herrera Belted crêpe midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Belted crêpe midi dress

$2,490

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted midi dress

$1,629

$2,715

Mytheresa

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@heloise.guillet
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Draped Cowl Neck Dress
Draped or cowl necklines add softness and volume to the upper body, balancing proportions and lending a feminine touch, in line with 2025’s trend for elegant, folded fabrics.
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Draped Cowl Neck Dress
@heloise.guillet
Draped or cowl necklines add softness and volume to the upper body, balancing proportions and lending a feminine touch, in line with 2025’s trend for elegant, folded fabrics.
Black Halo Jacqueline Midi Dress
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Black Halo

Jacqueline Midi Dress

$390

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Helmut Lang Draped satin-jersey midi dress
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Helmut Lang

Draped satin-jersey midi dress

$180

$450

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Magda Butrym Hooded jersey midi dress
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Magda Butrym

Hooded jersey midi dress

$837

$1,675

Mytheresa

KALLMEYER Odessa draped stretch-jersey midi dress
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KALLMEYER

Odessa draped stretch-jersey midi dress

$375

$625

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@tialineker
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Color-Blocked Panel Dress
Side-paneled or color-blocked dresses visually sculpt a more curvaceous silhouette. This artful tailoring flatters rectangle shapes and offers a modern, professional vibe.
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Color-Blocked Panel Dress
@tialineker
Side-paneled or color-blocked dresses visually sculpt a more curvaceous silhouette. This artful tailoring flatters rectangle shapes and offers a modern, professional vibe.
Carolina Herrera Colorblocked wool-blend midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Colorblocked wool-blend midi dress

$1,809

$2,585

Mytheresa

Ulla Johnson Amaliya Jersey Sleeveless Dress
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Ulla Johnson

Amaliya Jersey Sleeveless Dress

$455

$650

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Another Girl Colourblock Ruched Midi Dress
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Another Girl

Colourblock Ruched Midi Dress

$120

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Proenza Schouler Matte Double Crepe Elsa Dress
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Proenza Schouler

Matte Double Crepe Elsa Dress

$1,490

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@carlacrnt
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Shirt Dress with Sash Waist
Shirt dresses with a sash or tie-button waist bring definition and easy tailoring to the midsection, allowing you to cinch in where needed for shape.
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Shirt Dress with Sash Waist
@carlacrnt
Shirt dresses with a sash or tie-button waist bring definition and easy tailoring to the midsection, allowing you to cinch in where needed for shape.
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Mango Belt shirt dress
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Mango

Belt shirt dress

$69.99

$99.99

Mango

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Mango Pockets shirt dress
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Mango

Pockets shirt dress

$59.99

$89.99

Mango

Loro Piana Maise belted linen crêpe shirt dress
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Loro Piana

Maise belted linen crêpe shirt dress

$2,800

Mytheresa

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Mango Belt shirt dress
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Mango

Belt shirt dress

$69.99

$99.99

Mango

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Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted paneled midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted paneled midi dress

$2,172

$2,715

Mytheresa

Gucci Double G belted midi dress
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Gucci

Double G belted midi dress

$3,500

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted midi dress

$1,629

$2,715

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

Mytheresa

Max Mara Lyon cotton and silk-blend cloqué midi dress
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Max Mara

Lyon cotton and silk-blend cloqué midi dress

$1,050

$1,500

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Belted wool crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted wool crêpe midi dress

$1,450

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Wool-blend midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Wool-blend midi dress

$3,890

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Asymmetric belted bouclé midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted bouclé midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Belted wool-blend midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Belted wool-blend midi dress

$3,890

Mytheresa

Altuzarra Kiera printed silk midi dress
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Altuzarra

Kiera printed silk midi dress

$1,116

$1,595

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,710

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Jody cotton and linen blend dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody cotton and linen blend dress

$1,527

$2,545

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Rubie cotton shirt dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Rubie cotton shirt dress

$1,475

Mytheresa

Versace Medusa '95 cotton-blend tweed minidress
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Versace

Medusa '95 cotton-blend tweed minidress

$2,690

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Belted bouclé maxi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted bouclé maxi dress

$1,160

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera Gathered cotton-blend midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Gathered cotton-blend midi dress

$1,790

Mytheresa

Valentino Wool and silk Crepe Couture minidress
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Valentino

Wool and silk Crepe Couture minidress

$3,240

$5,400

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,545

Mytheresa

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Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead is renowned for her modern, feminine silhouettes with a polished edge—her belted and A-line dresses add subtle curves while structured tailoring ensures a professional look. This London-based label offers a fresh take on workwear that's sophisticated yet far from predictable, making it a sharp discovery for anyone seeking to flatter a rectangle shape.
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BRAND RECOMMENDATION
Emilia Wickstead
Emilia Wickstead is renowned for her modern, feminine silhouettes with a polished edge—her belted and A-line dresses add subtle curves while structured tailoring ensures a professional look. This London-based label offers a fresh take on workwear that's sophisticated yet far from predictable, making it a sharp discovery for anyone seeking to flatter a rectangle shape.
Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted paneled midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted paneled midi dress

$2,172

$2,715

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Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted midi dress

$1,629

$2,715

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,710

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Jody cotton and linen blend dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody cotton and linen blend dress

$1,527

$2,545

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self-portrait Belted wool-blend midi dress
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self-portrait

Belted wool-blend midi dress

$660

$825

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Oscar de la Renta Pleated crêpe midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Pleated crêpe midi dress

$3,090

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Emilia Wickstead Camilla belted wool midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Camilla belted wool midi dress

$1,750

$2,500

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Printed cotton-blend poplin midi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Printed cotton-blend poplin midi dress

$3,090

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana Belted floral cotton shirt midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana

Belted floral cotton shirt midi dress

$3,505

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Jody shirt dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody shirt dress

$1,739

$2,485

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana DG wool-blend bouclé midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana

DG wool-blend bouclé midi dress

$2,396

$2,995

Mytheresa

Marni Cotton-blend jersey midi dress
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Marni

Cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,196

$1,495

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana Wool-blend midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana

Wool-blend midi dress

$2,453

$3,505

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,420

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Belted cady midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted cady midi dress

$1,350

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Floral-appliqué wool-blend crêpe maxi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Floral-appliqué wool-blend crêpe maxi dress

$4,190

Mytheresa

Oscar de la Renta Wool-blend maxi dress
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Oscar de la Renta

Wool-blend maxi dress

$4,190

Mytheresa

Burberry Meryl checked midi dress
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Burberry

Meryl checked midi dress

$1,645

$2,350

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana Wool-blend minidress
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Dolce&Gabbana

Wool-blend minidress

$2,480

Mytheresa

Etro Cotton and wool-blend midi dress
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Etro

Cotton and wool-blend midi dress

$1,393

$1,990

Mytheresa

Max Mara Ambuto printed midi dress
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Max Mara

Ambuto printed midi dress

$1,850

Mytheresa

Valentino Garavani Belted plissé chiffon-trimmed crepe midi dress
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Valentino Garavani

Belted plissé chiffon-trimmed crepe midi dress

$3,720

$6,200

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Emilia Wickstead Collinson wool crêpe midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Collinson wool crêpe midi dress

$2,445

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Alaïa Leather-trimmed cotton midi dress
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Alaïa

Leather-trimmed cotton midi dress

$3,090

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