Machine-Washable Work Clothes

The Gemma wrap dress has been around for several seasons now, and it’s a reader favorite over at Corporette — and it’s machine washable. BR has it in 11 colors and patterns, all marked between $58-$98. I particularly like this diamond print wrap dress, which strikes me as flattering but fun. It’s $89.99. Gemma Diamond Print Wrap Dress

If you’re looking for a more affordable version, little sister brand Old Navy has a ton of wrap dresses in fun prints, as well as maternity and plus sizes, for anywhere from $11-35.

I love this soft textured sweater jersey from Ann Taylor, which looks like a great basic for work or the weekend — and why yes, it is machine washable. It’s available exclusively online in green, light blue, red, burgundy, and black, sizes XXS-XXL in regular and petites. It’s $59 full price.  Ann Taylor Sweater Jersey Wrap Top

Psst: Note that the Nordstrom Clearance Sale starts today, with prices up to 40% off — check out our in depth look at the sale options for women’s workwear at Corporette. Additionally, please note that maternity clothes are included, as well as a few choice baby bags, baby gear, as well as a lot of kids’ clothes and shoes (I usually clean up on the shoes!) on sale.

It always happens: a site is having a great sale, and I find one of the few pieces that ISN’T on sale… sigh. Fortunately, this dress is pretty affordable to begin with at $129, and I like the dark brown pattern — it almost has a tweed/crosshatch effect going on, which is quite nice. I like the high neckline, the three-quarter length sleeves, and the ruched side. It is machine washable, and available in misses, petites, woman, and woman petites sizes. Talbots City Jersey Printed Dress

Eileen Fisher is another brand that, I’m learning, has an entire line of washable items marketed as such. This jersey shift dress looks simple but, I suspect, is well made enough that it’ll hold up well for quite some time, which hopefully makes up for the fact that they’re all a bit pricier than your standard ponte dress. This one is $198; there’s a lovely plus-size one with 3/4 sleeves that is marked down to $130 (and a slightly different one at $142). Eileen Fisher Washable Sleeveless Jersey Shift Dress

We’ve mentioned this popular sheath dress before, but I like the fun stripey version, available in green and brown, a fun black-and-white abstract pattern, and even a few fun patterns. It’s well priced, available in plus sizes, petites, and talls, and machine washable. Score. The pictured version is $79, full price. Lands’ End Stripe Welt Pocket Sheath Dress