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Best Work Dresses for Rectangle Body Type

Work dresses for a rectangle body type should create the illusion of curves by emphasizing the waist and adding volume or structure to the upper and lower body. Styles with cinching, draping, or strategic detailing work especially well. Here are several options that balance figure-flattering shapes with office-appropriate polish. If you have a preferred dress code, fabric, or color, let me know for more tailored picks!
@thebstinger
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Fit and Flare Dress
This classic style nips in at the waist and flares at the skirt—perfect for adding definition and creating curves, while remaining polished for a professional setting.
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Fit and Flare Dress
@thebstinger
This classic style nips in at the waist and flares at the skirt—perfect for adding definition and creating curves, while remaining polished for a professional setting.
Alaïa Ribbed wool-blend mini dress
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Alaïa

Ribbed wool-blend mini dress

$2,820

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Carolina Herrera Floral minidress
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Carolina Herrera

Floral minidress

$2,690

Mytheresa

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Marni Cotton-blend jersey midi dress
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Marni

Cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,495

Mytheresa

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Carolina Herrera Pointelle-knit dress
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Carolina Herrera

Pointelle-knit dress

$1,076

$2,690

Outnet

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@sulegulenn
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Belted Sheath Dress
A sheath dress with a built-in or added belt defines the waist and brings proportion to a rectangle silhouette, delivering a clean, sleek office look.
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Belted Sheath Dress
@sulegulenn
A sheath dress with a built-in or added belt defines the waist and brings proportion to a rectangle silhouette, delivering a clean, sleek office look.
Black Halo Madeline Sheath Dress
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Black Halo

Madeline Sheath Dress

$415

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Carolina Herrera Wool cocktail dress
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Carolina Herrera

Wool cocktail dress

$1,809

$2,585

Mytheresa

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3.1 Phillip Lim Belted denim midi dress
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3.1 Phillip Lim

Belted denim midi dress

$179

$595

Outnet

Black Halo Jackie O Belted Dress
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Black Halo

Jackie O Belted Dress

$262.5

$375

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@lisonseb
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Peplum Detail Dress
Peplum waists introduce subtle volume at the hips, visually enhancing curves—ideal for balancing a straight figure in a formal work environment.
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Peplum Detail Dress
@lisonseb
Peplum waists introduce subtle volume at the hips, visually enhancing curves—ideal for balancing a straight figure in a formal work environment.
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Safiyaa Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress
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Safiyaa

Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress

$682

$1,365

Mytheresa

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Max Mara Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress
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Max Mara

Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

Stella McCartney Peplum midi dress
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Stella McCartney

Peplum midi dress

$454

$1,135

Mytheresa

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Roland Mouret Belted peplum bouclé midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted peplum bouclé midi dress

$1,160

Mytheresa

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@coco_floflo
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Wrap Midi Dress
The adjustable wrap style creates a waistline and a subtle V-neckline, flattering the rectangle shape while maintaining a professional and modest appearance.
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Wrap Midi Dress
@coco_floflo
The adjustable wrap style creates a waistline and a subtle V-neckline, flattering the rectangle shape while maintaining a professional and modest appearance.
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Velvet Melat wrap dress
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Velvet

Melat wrap dress

$118

$395

Mytheresa

Etro Floral silk twill midi wrap dress
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Etro

Floral silk twill midi wrap dress

$1,226

$1,752

Mytheresa

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Dries Van Noten Wrap-effect printed silk-crepe midi dress
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Dries Van Noten

Wrap-effect printed silk-crepe midi dress

$1,885

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Dries Van Noten Wrap-effect cloqué midi dress
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Dries Van Noten

Wrap-effect cloqué midi dress

$957

$1,595

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@anastasia.fth
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Pleated Midi Dress
Pleats add volume and structure, particularly at the skirt, which can create a more defined waist and a feminine silhouette for the office.
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Pleated Midi Dress
@anastasia.fth
Pleats add volume and structure, particularly at the skirt, which can create a more defined waist and a feminine silhouette for the office.
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JOSEPH Volta belted plissé satin midi dress
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JOSEPH

Volta belted plissé satin midi dress

$447

$745

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JOSEPH Volta belted plissé satin midi dress
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JOSEPH

Volta belted plissé satin midi dress

$600

$750

Mytheresa

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Mango Pleated dress with bow belt
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Mango

Pleated dress with bow belt

$139.99

Mango

Theory Pleated Dress
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Theory

Pleated Dress

$286

$595

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@tialineker
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Color-Blocked Dress with Waist Detail
Strategic color-blocking, especially with darker panels at the sides and a lighter center, visually narrows the waist. Waist detailing further enhances curves—working double duty for a rectangle shape.
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Color-Blocked Dress with Waist Detail
@tialineker
Strategic color-blocking, especially with darker panels at the sides and a lighter center, visually narrows the waist. Waist detailing further enhances curves—working double duty for a rectangle shape.
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Carolina Herrera Colorblocked wool-blend midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Colorblocked wool-blend midi dress

$1,809

$2,585

Mytheresa

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Roksanda Pembrook draped crêpe cocktail dress
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Roksanda

Pembrook draped crêpe cocktail dress

$2,160

Mytheresa

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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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Stella McCartney Miracle minidress
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Stella McCartney

Miracle minidress

$1,130

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@linhniller
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Draped or Cowl Neck Dress
A draped or softly cowl neck draws attention to the neckline, adding dimension and balancing the rectangular frame—great for an elevated work look.
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Draped or Cowl Neck Dress
@linhniller
A draped or softly cowl neck draws attention to the neckline, adding dimension and balancing the rectangular frame—great for an elevated work look.
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Diane von Furstenberg Joanie draped jersey mini dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Joanie draped jersey mini dress

$122

$348

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Carolina Herrera Draped midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Draped midi dress

$1,592

$1,990

Mytheresa

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Altuzarra Shoshana cowl-neck midi dress
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Altuzarra

Shoshana cowl-neck midi dress

$903

$1,290

Mytheresa

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Brunello Cucinelli Belted draped jersey midi dress
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Brunello Cucinelli

Belted draped jersey midi dress

$3,000

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@blakeevinn
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Structured Sheath Dress with Puff Sleeve
Subtle puff sleeves create the illusion of broader shoulders, making the waist look smaller and enhancing overall shape, while remaining classic for the office.
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Structured Sheath Dress with Puff Sleeve
@blakeevinn
Subtle puff sleeves create the illusion of broader shoulders, making the waist look smaller and enhancing overall shape, while remaining classic for the office.
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Dolce&Gabbana Crepe dress
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Dolce&Gabbana

Crepe dress

$1,033

$2,295

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Nina Ricci Wool gabardine midi dress
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Nina Ricci

Wool gabardine midi dress

$708

$1,180

Mytheresa

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Damaris Bailey Rose Dress
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Damaris Bailey

Rose Dress

$411.6

$686

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Rebecca Vallance Bridal Lucilla embellished midi dress
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Rebecca Vallance

Bridal Lucilla embellished midi dress

$1,135

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@sherienboni
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A-Line Dress with Wrap Bodice
A combination of a wrap bodice and A-line skirt defines the waist and subtly enhances the bust and hips, giving a flattering shape in professional settings.
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A-Line Dress with Wrap Bodice
@sherienboni
A combination of a wrap bodice and A-line skirt defines the waist and subtly enhances the bust and hips, giving a flattering shape in professional settings.
Jason Wu Collection Wrap-effect crepe maxi dress
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Jason Wu Collection

Wrap-effect crepe maxi dress

$598

$1,495

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Carolina Herrera Wrap-effect pleated crepe midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Wrap-effect pleated crepe midi dress

$796

$1,990

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Emilia Wickstead Elta wool midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Elta wool midi dress

$1,544

$1,930

Mytheresa

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Equipment Karina washed-silk midi wrap dress
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Equipment

Karina washed-silk midi wrap dress

$191

$634

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@alicia_krakowska_hadid
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Work Dress with Tiered or Pleated Skirt
Tiered or pleated skirts are trending this season and provide extra volume at the bottom. This balances your silhouette and gives a touch of stylish interest to classic workwear.
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Work Dress with Tiered or Pleated Skirt
@alicia_krakowska_hadid
Tiered or pleated skirts are trending this season and provide extra volume at the bottom. This balances your silhouette and gives a touch of stylish interest to classic workwear.
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GANNI Tiered plissé-georgette midi dress
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GANNI

Tiered plissé-georgette midi dress

$150

$375

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GANNI Tiered plissé-chiffon midi dress
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GANNI

Tiered plissé-chiffon midi dress

$130

$325

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DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY Stirling tiered plissé-poplin mini shirt dress
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DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Stirling tiered plissé-poplin mini shirt dress

$198

$495

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REDValentino Pussy-bow tiered floral-print chiffon midi dress
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REDValentino

Pussy-bow tiered floral-print chiffon midi dress

$645

$2,150

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Zimmermann Belted floral-print linen and silk-blend peplum mini dress
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Zimmermann

Belted floral-print linen and silk-blend peplum mini dress

$480

$1,600

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self-portrait Belted embellished bouclé and satin maxi dress
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self-portrait

Belted embellished bouclé and satin maxi dress

$670

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self-portrait Bridal sequined bow-detail peplum midi dress
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self-portrait

Bridal sequined bow-detail peplum midi dress

$735

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$968

$1,210

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Draped crêpe midi dress
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Safiyaa

Draped crêpe midi dress

$962

$1,375

Mytheresa

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Roland Mouret Belted peplum bouclé midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted peplum bouclé midi dress

$1,160

Mytheresa

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Safiyaa Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress
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Safiyaa

Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress

$682

$1,365

Mytheresa

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Max Mara Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress
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Max Mara

Cosmos peplum jersey midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Rildanna crêpe midi dress
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Safiyaa

Rildanna crêpe midi dress

$837

$1,675

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera Houndstooth tweed midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Houndstooth tweed midi dress

$756

$1,890

Mytheresa

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Roland Mouret Draped peplum wool midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Draped peplum wool midi dress

$1,225

Mytheresa

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Alessandra Rich Polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Polka-dot silk midi dress

$1,640

$2,050

Mytheresa

Stella McCartney Peplum midi dress
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Stella McCartney

Peplum midi dress

$454

$1,135

Mytheresa

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Erdem Pleated crepe peplum midi dress
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Erdem

Pleated crepe peplum midi dress

$1,078

$2,395

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Jenny Packham Honeybee grosgrain-trimmed crystal-embellished crepe peplum midi dress
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Jenny Packham

Honeybee grosgrain-trimmed crystal-embellished crepe peplum midi dress

$882

$1,764

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Alessandra Rich Polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Polka-dot silk midi dress

$1,295

$1,850

Mytheresa

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self-portrait Peplum waffle-knit midi dress
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self-portrait

Peplum waffle-knit midi dress

$610

Mytheresa

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

Belted wool-blend midi dress

$825

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Valentino Crepe Couture tiered midi dress
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Valentino

Crepe Couture tiered midi dress

$5,000

Mytheresa

Safiyaa Rella draped peplum heavy crêpe midi dress
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Safiyaa

Rella draped peplum heavy crêpe midi dress

$1,047

$1,745

Mytheresa

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Safiyaa Belted peplum midi dress
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Safiyaa

Belted peplum midi dress

$1,675

Mytheresa

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Alessandra Rich Twist-front gathered printed cotton-poplin midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Twist-front gathered printed cotton-poplin midi dress

$1,540

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Black Halo Madeline Sheath Dress
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Black Halo

Madeline Sheath Dress

$415

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

Embellished wool-blend midi dress

$1,883

$2,690

Mytheresa

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Ami Paris Knitted midi dress
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Ami Paris

Knitted midi dress

$420

$1,050

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Roland Mouret Wool and slik midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Wool and slik midi dress

$1,210

Mytheresa

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Alaïa Stretch-jacquard minidress
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Alaïa

Stretch-jacquard minidress

$2,660

Mytheresa

Diane von Furstenberg Levana printed maxi dress
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Diane von Furstenberg

Levana printed maxi dress

$488

$610

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera  Crêpe midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Crêpe midi dress

$1,596

$2,280

Mytheresa

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Valentino Crepe Couture embellished ruffled midi dress
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Valentino

Crepe Couture embellished ruffled midi dress

$6,500

Mytheresa

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Altuzarra Maisie gathered metallic stretch-knit maxi dress
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Altuzarra

Maisie gathered metallic stretch-knit maxi dress

$748

$1,495

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Victoria Beckham Crêpe midi dress
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Victoria Beckham

Crêpe midi dress

$1,290

Mytheresa

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Roland Mouret Embellished peplum satin crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Embellished peplum satin crêpe midi dress

$1,475

Mytheresa

Alessandra Rich Tartan silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Tartan silk midi dress

$1,092

$1,820

Mytheresa

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self-portrait Belted Prince of Wales check minidress
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self-portrait

Belted Prince of Wales check minidress

$660

Mytheresa

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Alessandra Rich Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress
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Alessandra Rich

Bow-detailed ruffled polka-dot silk midi dress

$740

$1,850

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Stella McCartney Iconic minidress
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Stella McCartney

Iconic minidress

$801

$1,145

Mytheresa

Black Halo Jackie O Belted Dress
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Black Halo

Jackie O Belted Dress

$375

Shopbop

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self-portrait  Crêpe midi dress
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self-portrait

Crêpe midi dress

$480

$600

Mytheresa

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Valentino Garavani Embellished wool and silk-blend crepe midi dress
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Valentino Garavani

Embellished wool and silk-blend crepe midi dress

$6,500

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