30 Short-Sleeve Dresses That Are HR-Approved
No matter how much personal styles and tastes may vary, one thing that still remains a priority to all is dressing for your job so that you feel confident and comfortable. Sure, the outfits themselves may depend on your career and your company's flexibility, but regardless of what your office considers "dressing appropriately," you want something that says you mean business. That's where short-sleeve dresses come into the picture.
Whether maxi or midi, printed or bold, a short-sleeve dress allows you enough flexibility to be creative with your outfit while remaining HR-friendly. Ahead, find 30 short-sleeve dresses for work that will make your commute (and that massive meeting on your calendar) a stylish one.
Color is your friend when it comes to picking your work dresses.Available in sizes S to L.
You can't go wrong with a sleek shirtdress. Available in sizes 00 to 16.
A delicate take on our favorite floral prints. Available in sizes 0 to 14.
The knot detailing accentuates your waist while still maintaining the loose flow of the dress.Available in sizes 10 to 18.
Make your go-to transitional dress a bold knitted one. Available in sizes 1 to 3.
Pair this dress with block heels and you're ready to go. Available in sizes 1X to 3X.
Dress this number up with heeled boots or down with sneakers.Available in sizes 34 to 42.
You can never have enough shirtdresses when it comes to your work wardrobe. Available in sizes XXS to XXL.
This dress can easily go from casual business meetings to a dinner party. Available in sizes XXS to XL.
We've never met a gingham dress we didn't love.Available in sizes XXS to 4X.
This zebra-print dress will be a conversation starter. Available in sizes 0 to 6.
Bring out your PVC heels to style with this fun shirtdress. Available in sizes X to 4X.
Opt for a darker wash when it comes to choosing a work-friendly denim dress.Available in sizes 1 to 9.
This frock will go perfectly with all your work tote bags.Available in sizes 14 to 24.
Wear this polka-dot dress with your white boots for a fun office look. Available in sizes 2 to 12.
The ideal dress to throw on the mornings you're running late but still want to look composed. Available in sizes XXS to L.
Have an important business meeting? Wear this dress.Available in sizes 0X to 3X.
Mustard-colored dresses are sure to go with everything you already own.Available in sizes XXS to L.
The perfect dress to wear on Summer Fridays. Available in sizes S to M.
It's time to bring back high-low dresses. Available in sizes 0X to 3X.
You can't say no to such a fun skirt flare.Available in sizes 16 to 26.
Wear all your prints tastefully in one pretty wrap dress.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Bring this number out closer to the holidays.
Available in sizes 0 to 14.
Be sure to have at least one white dress in your wardrobe. Available in sizes XS to L.
Whether you work in a creative field or not, this dress is a must.Available in sizes XS to XL.
Same goes for this frock.Available in one size.
Playful but still work-oriented. Available in sizes 00 to 24.
The only drama you should bring into the office should be with this dress.Available in sizes 2 to 4.
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