Boardroom-Ready Structured Dresses

Commanding attention in the boardroom requires a balance of sharp tailoring, professional modesty, and comfortable confidence. These suggestions focus on structured silhouettes, sophisticated necklines, and premium fabrics that convey authority and warmth. If you have any specific preferences regarding color palettes, sleeve lengths, or budget, please let us know to further refine these selections!

1

Structured Tailored Sheath Dress

The ultimate power silhouette for the boardroom. A structured sheath dress in a mid-weight fabric like crepe or double-knit offers clean lines and an instantly polished, authoritative presence. Opt for warm earth tones like camel or terracotta to project confidence and approachability.

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@carlacrnt

Tuckernuck

Plum Ponte Risley Dress

$188

Tuckernuck

Victoria Beckham

Wool crepe midi dress

$1,150

Mytheresa

Black Halo

Marissa Sheath Dress

$390

Shopbop

Theory

Theory Varetta Wool-Blend Knee-Length Dress

$188

$375

Outnet

Pucci

Cady midi dress

$1,205

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Crepe Midi Dress

$837

$2,390

Outnet

Carolina Herrera

Crêpe midi dress

$1,249

$1,785

Mytheresa

PHOEBE PHILO

Woven midi dress

$3,000

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

Jacquemus Cerro Draped Wool-Blend Cutout Midi Dress

$410

$910

Outnet

Safiyaa

Draped crêpe midi dress

$962

$1,375

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Draped wool midi dress

$2,370

Mytheresa

Stouls

Becky suede shirtdress

$1,599

$2,285

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Embellished midi dress

$801

$1,145

Mytheresa

Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

Shopbop

Acne Studios

Off-shoulder midi dress

$1,155

$1,650

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Off-shoulder crêpe midi dress

$1,228

$1,535

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Plum Ponte Risley Dress

$188

Tuckernuck

Victoria Beckham

Wool crepe midi dress

$1,150

Mytheresa

Black Halo

Marissa Sheath Dress

$390

Shopbop

Theory

Theory Varetta Wool-Blend Knee-Length Dress

$188

$375

Outnet

Pucci

Cady midi dress

$1,205

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera Crepe Midi Dress

$837

$2,390

Outnet

Carolina Herrera

Crêpe midi dress

$1,249

$1,785

Mytheresa

PHOEBE PHILO

Woven midi dress

$3,000

Mytheresa

Jacquemus

Jacquemus Cerro Draped Wool-Blend Cutout Midi Dress

$410

$910

Outnet

Safiyaa

Draped crêpe midi dress

$962

$1,375

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Draped wool midi dress

$2,370

Mytheresa

Stouls

Becky suede shirtdress

$1,599

$2,285

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Embellished midi dress

$801

$1,145

Mytheresa

Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

Shopbop

Acne Studios

Off-shoulder midi dress

$1,155

$1,650

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Off-shoulder crêpe midi dress

$1,228

$1,535

Mytheresa

1

Structured Tailored Sheath Dress

@carlacrnt

The ultimate power silhouette for the boardroom. A structured sheath dress in a mid-weight fabric like crepe or double-knit offers clean lines and an instantly polished, authoritative presence. Opt for warm earth tones like camel or terracotta to project confidence and approachability.

Tuckernuck

Plum Ponte Risley Dress

$188

Tuckernuck

Victoria Beckham

Wool crepe midi dress

$1,150

Mytheresa

Black Halo

Marissa Sheath Dress

$390

Shopbop

Theory

Theory Varetta Wool-Blend Knee-Length Dress

$188

$375

Outnet

2

Sophisticated Long-Sleeve A-Line Dress

An A-line silhouette offers structured elegance with a slightly more relaxed skirt. Choosing a version in a structured wool-blend or heavy ponte fabric ensures it retains its shape throughout back-to-back meetings while keeping you warm and comfortable.

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@thebstinger

Carolina Herrera

Belted crêpe midi dress

$2,490

Mytheresa

Sergio Hudson

Paneled pleated crepe maxi dress

$809

$2,695

Net-a-Porter

Carolina Herrera

Crêpe cocktail dress

$2,784

$3,480

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Leather-trimmed cotton midi dress

$3,090

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Wool-blend minidress

$3,470

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead

Chaney houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,607

$3,725

Mytheresa

Courrèges

Biker crêpe jersey minidress

$750

$1,250

Mytheresa

New

Oscar de la Renta

Guipure lace cocktail dress

$4,490

Mytheresa

S Max Mara

Clea cotton-blend poplin midi dress

$556

$795

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Sequined tulle midi dress

$4,273

$7,122

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Julip belted taffetta gown

$605

Mytheresa

Dorothee Schumacher

Emotional Essence midi dress

$490

$700

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Karena minidress

$1,228

$1,535

Mytheresa

RIXO

Pamela jacquard midi dress

$275

$550

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Jazz cotton-blend poplin shirt dress

$430

$615

Mytheresa

Etro

Paisley shirt dress

$1,194

$1,990

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Belted crêpe midi dress

$2,490

Mytheresa

Sergio Hudson

Paneled pleated crepe maxi dress

$809

$2,695

Net-a-Porter

Carolina Herrera

Crêpe cocktail dress

$2,784

$3,480

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Leather-trimmed cotton midi dress

$3,090

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Wool-blend minidress

$3,470

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead

Chaney houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$2,607

$3,725

Mytheresa

Courrèges

Biker crêpe jersey minidress

$750

$1,250

Mytheresa

New

Oscar de la Renta

Guipure lace cocktail dress

$4,490

Mytheresa

S Max Mara

Clea cotton-blend poplin midi dress

$556

$795

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Sequined tulle midi dress

$4,273

$7,122

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Julip belted taffetta gown

$605

Mytheresa

Dorothee Schumacher

Emotional Essence midi dress

$490

$700

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Karena minidress

$1,228

$1,535

Mytheresa

RIXO

Pamela jacquard midi dress

$275

$550

Mytheresa

SIMKHAI

Jazz cotton-blend poplin shirt dress

$430

$615

Mytheresa

Etro

Paisley shirt dress

$1,194

$1,990

Mytheresa

2

Sophisticated Long-Sleeve A-Line Dress

@thebstinger

An A-line silhouette offers structured elegance with a slightly more relaxed skirt. Choosing a version in a structured wool-blend or heavy ponte fabric ensures it retains its shape throughout back-to-back meetings while keeping you warm and comfortable.

Carolina Herrera

Belted crêpe midi dress

$2,490

Mytheresa

Sergio Hudson

Paneled pleated crepe maxi dress

$809

$2,695

Net-a-Porter

Carolina Herrera

Crêpe cocktail dress

$2,784

$3,480

Mytheresa

Alaïa

Leather-trimmed cotton midi dress

$3,090

Mytheresa

3

Draped Asymmetric Neckline Midi Dress

Drawing from the current trend of artful draping, an asymmetrical neckline adds a modern, architectural edge to classic office wear. The midi length keeps it highly professional, while the unique neckline showcases quiet confidence and style savvy.

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@valerie.kei

Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$980

$1,225

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Darland checked midi dress

$966

$1,610

Mytheresa

Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

Shopbop

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$857

$1,225

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Asymmetric crêpe midi dress

$906

$1,295

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Reina asymmetric embellished midi dress

$1,221

$1,745

Mytheresa

Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela One-Shoulder Silk Taffeta-Paneled Wool and Cashmere-Blend Midi Dress

$435

$2,895

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$1,170

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Sinead one-shoulder crêpe midi dress

$484

$968

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Stephanie draped crêpe cocktail dress

$1,670

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Ganache Nara Midi Dress

$395

Tuckernuck

TOTEME

Draped jersey midi dress

$483

$690

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Bow-detail belted midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

Erdem

Checked cotton-blend tweed midi dress

$2,595

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Crystal-embellished jacquard midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$980

$1,225

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Darland checked midi dress

$966

$1,610

Mytheresa

Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

Shopbop

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$857

$1,225

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Asymmetric crêpe midi dress

$906

$1,295

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Reina asymmetric embellished midi dress

$1,221

$1,745

Mytheresa

Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela One-Shoulder Silk Taffeta-Paneled Wool and Cashmere-Blend Midi Dress

$435

$2,895

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$1,170

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Sinead one-shoulder crêpe midi dress

$484

$968

Mytheresa

Safiyaa

Stephanie draped crêpe cocktail dress

$1,670

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Ganache Nara Midi Dress

$395

Tuckernuck

TOTEME

Draped jersey midi dress

$483

$690

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Bow-detail belted midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

Erdem

Checked cotton-blend tweed midi dress

$2,595

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Crystal-embellished jacquard midi dress

$1,300

Mytheresa

3

Draped Asymmetric Neckline Midi Dress

@valerie.kei

Drawing from the current trend of artful draping, an asymmetrical neckline adds a modern, architectural edge to classic office wear. The midi length keeps it highly professional, while the unique neckline showcases quiet confidence and style savvy.

Roland Mouret

Asymmetric belted crêpe midi dress

$860

$1,075

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Belted crêpe midi dress

$980

$1,225

Mytheresa

Roland Mouret

Darland checked midi dress

$966

$1,610

Mytheresa

Black Halo

3/4 Sleeve Jackie O Dress

$390

Shopbop

4

Double-Breasted Blazer Dress

Borrowing elements from classic menswear, the blazer dress is the epitome of structured authority. Sharp lapels and double-breasted button detailing create a strong shoulder line, perfect for making a powerful impression during key presentations.

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@jeneenaylor

Mugler

Wool blazer dress

$3,360

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Claridge cotton-blend blazer dress

$378

$540

Mytheresa

Ralph Lauren Collection

Alecia cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,393

$1,990

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Emma two-tone crepe mini dress

$212

$705

Net-a-Porter

McQueen

Draped wool minidress

$2,890

Mytheresa

NBD

Jenni Blazer Mini Dress

$298

Revolve

AKNVAS

Zoe Blazer Dress

$750

FWRD

Fleur du Mal

Short Sleeve Blazer Dress

$548

Shopbop

Saint Laurent

Wool blazer dress

$5,595

Mytheresa

New

Lioness

J'Adore Mini Dress

$125

Shopbop

Nadine Merabi

Longline Blazer Dress

$525

Revolve

Fleur du Mal

Short Sleeve Blazer Dress

$548

Revolve

MORE TO COME

Tansy Blazer Dress

$50

$110

Revolve

New

Tuckernuck

Leaf and Loom Blazer Mini Dress

$378

Tuckernuck

Lovers and Friends

x Christina Elezaj Bonnie Mini Dress

$349

Revolve

SIR.

Astrine Tailored Mini Dress

$690

Shopbop

Mugler

Wool blazer dress

$3,360

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Claridge cotton-blend blazer dress

$378

$540

Mytheresa

Ralph Lauren Collection

Alecia cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,393

$1,990

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Emma two-tone crepe mini dress

$212

$705

Net-a-Porter

McQueen

Draped wool minidress

$2,890

Mytheresa

NBD

Jenni Blazer Mini Dress

$298

Revolve

AKNVAS

Zoe Blazer Dress

$750

FWRD

Fleur du Mal

Short Sleeve Blazer Dress

$548

Shopbop

Saint Laurent

Wool blazer dress

$5,595

Mytheresa

New

Lioness

J'Adore Mini Dress

$125

Shopbop

Nadine Merabi

Longline Blazer Dress

$525

Revolve

Fleur du Mal

Short Sleeve Blazer Dress

$548

Revolve

MORE TO COME

Tansy Blazer Dress

$50

$110

Revolve

New

Tuckernuck

Leaf and Loom Blazer Mini Dress

$378

Tuckernuck

Lovers and Friends

x Christina Elezaj Bonnie Mini Dress

$349

Revolve

SIR.

Astrine Tailored Mini Dress

$690

Shopbop

4

Double-Breasted Blazer Dress

@jeneenaylor

Borrowing elements from classic menswear, the blazer dress is the epitome of structured authority. Sharp lapels and double-breasted button detailing create a strong shoulder line, perfect for making a powerful impression during key presentations.

Mugler

Wool blazer dress

$3,360

Mytheresa

Veronica Beard

Claridge cotton-blend blazer dress

$378

$540

Mytheresa

Ralph Lauren Collection

Alecia cotton-blend jersey midi dress

$1,393

$1,990

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Emma two-tone crepe mini dress

$212

$705

Net-a-Porter

5

Belted Utility Midi Dress

Aligned with the utility trend, a structured utility midi dress with a defined belt offers a sharp, organized aesthetic. The functional details like flat pockets and a crisp collar give it an industrious yet highly sophisticated boardroom appeal.

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@charlenetruong

Tuckernuck

Black Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Winetasting Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,100

Mytheresa

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

3.1 Phillip Lim

Belted Utility Midi Shirt Dress

$795

Shopbop

Altuzarra

Rosa midi dress

$740

$1,480

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Cotton-blend sateen midi dress

$2,135

$3,050

Mytheresa

McQueen

McQueen Belted Wool and Cotton-Blend Twill Midi Dress

$1,596

$3,990

Outnet

Veronica Beard

Veronica Beard Tabby Stretch-Cotton Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

$270

$598

Outnet

McQueen

Belted shirt dress

$2,500

Mytheresa

Max Mara

Belted linen and silk midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Monili cotton-blend midi dress

$2,320

$2,900

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Denim midi dress

$845

$1,690

Mytheresa

Burberry

Belted cotton shirt dress

$777

$1,295

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

NICHOLAS Printed Cotton-Blend Twill Halterneck Midi Dress

$198

$395

Outnet

Tuckernuck

Black Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Winetasting Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,100

Mytheresa

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

Roland Mouret

Crêpe midi dress

$752

$1,075

Mytheresa

3.1 Phillip Lim

Belted Utility Midi Shirt Dress

$795

Shopbop

Altuzarra

Rosa midi dress

$740

$1,480

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Cotton-blend sateen midi dress

$2,135

$3,050

Mytheresa

McQueen

McQueen Belted Wool and Cotton-Blend Twill Midi Dress

$1,596

$3,990

Outnet

Veronica Beard

Veronica Beard Tabby Stretch-Cotton Poplin Midi Shirt Dress

$270

$598

Outnet

McQueen

Belted shirt dress

$2,500

Mytheresa

Max Mara

Belted linen and silk midi dress

$1,590

Mytheresa

Brunello Cucinelli

Monili cotton-blend midi dress

$2,320

$2,900

Mytheresa

Carolina Herrera

Denim midi dress

$845

$1,690

Mytheresa

Burberry

Belted cotton shirt dress

$777

$1,295

Mytheresa

NICHOLAS

NICHOLAS Printed Cotton-Blend Twill Halterneck Midi Dress

$198

$395

Outnet

5

Belted Utility Midi Dress

@charlenetruong

Aligned with the utility trend, a structured utility midi dress with a defined belt offers a sharp, organized aesthetic. The functional details like flat pockets and a crisp collar give it an industrious yet highly sophisticated boardroom appeal.

Tuckernuck

Black Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Winetasting Chloe Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Saint Laurent

Belted midi dress

$3,100

Mytheresa

DEREK LAM 10 CROSBY

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Lucy Wrap-Effect Crepe Midi Shirt Dress

$138

$550

Outnet

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Max Mara

Odessa wrap-effect wool dress

$447

$1,490

Net-a-Porter

Dolce&Gabbana

Wool midi dress

$2,795

Mytheresa

Max Mara

Fatto paneled stretch-jersey midi dress

$578

$825

Net-a-Porter

Victoria Beckham

Gathered midi dress

$870

$1,450

Mytheresa

Theory

Theory Varetta Wool-Blend Knee-Length Dress

$188

$375

Outnet

Black Halo

Jackie O Sheath Dress

$390

Shopbop

Emilia Wickstead

Valletta wool midi dress

$2,020

Mytheresa

Sportmax

Peplum gabardine minidress

$1,190

Mytheresa

Magda Butrym

Draped wool midi dress

$2,370

Mytheresa

Elie Tahari

Camille Crepe Dress

$299

$398

Elie Tahari

Sportmax

Ruta midi dress

$695

$1,390

Mytheresa

Another Tomorrow

Tailored Long Sleeve Dress - Resale | Navy

$330

$1,100

ANOTHER TOMORROW

New

Meshki

Gloom Midi Dress - Black

$149

Meshki

New

Emilia Wickstead

Valletta wool crêpe midi dress

$2,020

Mytheresa

Black Halo

Madeline Sheath Dress

$415

Shopbop

Salon 1884

Balestra cotton and silk-blend midi dress

$567

$1,890

Net-a-Porter

Meshki

Gretchen Suiting Mini Dress - Grey

$100

$199

Meshki

Black Halo

Marissa Sheath Dress

$390

Shopbop

Victoria Beckham

Wool crepe midi dress

$1,150

Mytheresa

KHAITE

Shoshanna satin-crepe gown

$1,760

$4,400

Net-a-Porter

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Rebecca Vallance

Rebecca Vallance is a stellar discovery for the boardroom, offering structured, tailored blazer dresses that perfectly balance feminine sophistication with sharp, confident authority. The brand's signature tailoring provides a polished, commanding silhouette that feels both modern and professional.

View Brand

Rebecca Vallance

Elora balloon-sleeve midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Emma belted layered pleated crepe midi dress

$273

$909

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Augustine gathered satin midi dress

$209

$695

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Xena embellished crêpe midi dress

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Alistar embellished midi dress

$669

$1,115

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Elora cutout midi dress

$661

$945

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Bridal Elora midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Merlot ruched satin midi dress

$703

$1,005

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Elora balloon-sleeve midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Emma belted layered pleated crepe midi dress

$273

$909

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Augustine gathered satin midi dress

$209

$695

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Xena embellished crêpe midi dress

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Alistar embellished midi dress

$669

$1,115

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Elora cutout midi dress

$661

$945

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Bridal Elora midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Merlot ruched satin midi dress

$703

$1,005

Mytheresa

BRAND RECOMMENDATION

Rebecca Vallance

Rebecca Vallance is a stellar discovery for the boardroom, offering structured, tailored blazer dresses that perfectly balance feminine sophistication with sharp, confident authority. The brand's signature tailoring provides a polished, commanding silhouette that feels both modern and professional.

Rebecca Vallance

Elora balloon-sleeve midi dress

$731

$1,045

Mytheresa

Rebecca Vallance

Emma belted layered pleated crepe midi dress

$273

$909

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Augustine gathered satin midi dress

$209

$695

Net-a-Porter

Rebecca Vallance

Xena embellished crêpe midi dress

$1,045

Mytheresa

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Jacquemus

La Robe Cubo minidress

$741

$1,235

Mytheresa

Dolce&Gabbana

Wool-blend midi dress

$1,963

$2,805

Mytheresa

The Row

Tulip wool-blend midi dress

$735

$2,450

Net-a-Porter

Sportmax

Dakar minidress

$1,190

Mytheresa

TOTEME

Toteme Crepe Long Sleeve Maxi Dress

$540

$1,200

Outnet

Maison Margiela

Twill midi dress

$2,303

$3,290

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead

Cleo open-back cloqué midi dress

$587

$1,955

Net-a-Porter

Ferragamo

Chevron wool-blend midi dress

$1,147

$2,295

Mytheresa

The Row

Jery wool and silk-blend crepe maxi dress

$1,077

$3,590

Net-a-Porter

Dolce&Gabbana

Virgin wool midi dress

$1,466

$2,095

Mytheresa

Prada

Checked virgin wool midi dress

$2,650

Mytheresa

Wardrobe.NYC

Sculpted midi dress

$1,060

$1,515

Mytheresa

Victoria Beckham

Fitted T-Shirt crêpe midi dress

$903

$1,290

Mytheresa

Emilia Wickstead

Hartley houndstooth wool-blend midi dress

$1,222

$2,038

Mytheresa

Tuckernuck

Gray Herringbone Nancy Sheath Dress

$298

Tuckernuck

Sportmax

Sportmax Ruta Crepe Midi Dress

$556

$1,390

Outnet

PHOEBE PHILO

Woven midi dress

$3,000

Mytheresa

Cult Gaia

VERA KNIT DRESS - BLACK

$698

Cult Gaia

KHAITE

Iryl Dress in Black

$4,200

KHAITE

Stouls

Evita suede midi dress

$2,060

Mytheresa