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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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Marni Cotton-blend jersey midi dress
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Marni

Cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,196

$1,495

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Carolina Herrera Pointelle-knit dress
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Carolina Herrera

Pointelle-knit dress

$1,076

$2,690

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Stella McCartney Cady mini dress
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Stella McCartney

Cady mini dress

$1,290

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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

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Black Halo 3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress
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Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

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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

Safiyaa Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress
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Safiyaa

Sasha crêpe peplum midi dress

$682

$1,365

Mytheresa

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

Jeanne printed silk-jersey mini wrap dress

$279

$618

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ALBERTA FERRETTI Wrap-effect pleated jersey midi dress
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ALBERTA FERRETTI

Wrap-effect pleated jersey midi dress

$342

$1,140

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Max Mara Virtus gathered jersey midi dress
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Max Mara

Virtus gathered jersey midi dress

$690

$1,150

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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.
A.EMERY Etta Dress
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A.EMERY

Etta Dress

$330

$550

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Valentino VGold Crepe Couture minidress
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Valentino

VGold Crepe Couture minidress

$2,786

$3,980

Mytheresa

TOTEME Draped cotton and linen minidress
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TOTEME

Draped cotton and linen minidress

$444

$740

Mytheresa

Rangel Martha Dress
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Rangel

Martha Dress

$80

$320

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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

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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

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Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted midi dress

$1,629

$2,715

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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.
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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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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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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

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Roksanda Pembrook draped crêpe cocktail dress
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Roksanda

Pembrook draped crêpe cocktail dress

$1,215

$2,430

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Fleur du Mal Addie Midi Dress
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Fleur du Mal

Addie Midi Dress

$325

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La Ligne Christine color-block cotton-blend midi dress
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La Ligne

Christine color-block cotton-blend midi dress

$180

$450

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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.
Vince Shirt Dress with Faux Leather Trim
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Vince

Shirt Dress with Faux Leather Trim

$498

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Mango Belt shirt dress
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Mango

Belt shirt dress

$99.99

Mango

Loro Piana Maise belted linen crêpe shirt dress
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Loro Piana

Maise belted linen crêpe shirt dress

$2,800

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Mango Belt shirt dress
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Mango

Belt shirt dress

$99.99

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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

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Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted paneled midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted paneled midi dress

$2,715

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Gucci Double G belted midi dress
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Gucci

Double G belted midi dress

$3,500

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Emilia Wickstead Ucellina belted midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Ucellina belted midi dress

$1,629

$2,715

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Roland Mouret Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

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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

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Roland Mouret Belted wool crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted wool crêpe midi dress

$1,450

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Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

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Mango Asymmetrical dress with belt
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Mango

Asymmetrical dress with belt

$45.99

$99.99

Mango

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

$860

$1,075

Mytheresa

Versace Checked wool-blend tweed mini dress
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Versace

Checked wool-blend tweed mini dress

$1,940

$2,425

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Sergio Hudson Paneled pleated woven midi dress
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Sergio Hudson

Paneled pleated woven midi dress

$1,248

$2,495

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

Wool-blend midi dress

$1,717

$3,435

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

Belted wool-blend midi dress

$3,890

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Altuzarra Kiera printed silk midi dress
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Altuzarra

Kiera printed silk midi dress

$1,116

$1,595

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Emilia Wickstead Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Petra houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,755

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Burberry Belted checked wool-twill midi dress
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Burberry

Belted checked wool-twill midi dress

$2,150

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Roland Mouret Crêpe midi dress
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Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

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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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Emilia Wickstead Rubie cotton shirt dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Rubie cotton shirt dress

$1,500

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Versace Medusa '95 cotton-blend tweed minidress
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Versace

Medusa '95 cotton-blend tweed minidress

$2,690

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Alaïa Belted leather-trimmed wool-blend turtleneck midi dress
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Alaïa

Belted leather-trimmed wool-blend turtleneck midi dress

$3,750

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Roland Mouret Belted bouclé maxi dress
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Roland Mouret

Belted bouclé maxi dress

$1,160

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Carolina Herrera Gathered cotton-blend midi dress
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Carolina Herrera

Gathered cotton-blend midi dress

$1,790

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Valentino Wool and silk Crepe Couture minidress
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Valentino

Wool and silk Crepe Couture minidress

$3,240

$5,400

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Emilia Wickstead Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,545

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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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Veronica Beard Houndstooth minidress
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Veronica Beard

Houndstooth minidress

$364

$520

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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

$2,000

$2,500

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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

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

Belted floral cotton shirt midi dress

$3,505

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Ralph Lauren Collection Kennedi belted pleated linen midi dress
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Ralph Lauren Collection

Kennedi belted pleated linen midi dress

$2,290

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Emilia Wickstead Jody shirt dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody shirt dress

$1,739

$2,485

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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

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

DG wool-blend bouclé midi dress

$2,995

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Marni Cotton-blend jersey midi dress
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Marni

Cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,196

$1,495

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Dolce&Gabbana Wool-blend midi dress
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Dolce&Gabbana

Wool-blend midi dress

$3,505

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Emilia Wickstead Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress
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Emilia Wickstead

Jody houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,420

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