I always like sweater jackets because they’re comfortable and let you move, bend, etc. — they feel freer than blazers but still look professional. They’re also good for fall as a lightweight jacket for the office and for something to keep at work. This would be nice over a gray dress, maybe for a work party…

This dress from eShakti is completely customizable — if you don’t like the cap sleeves, for example, you can change them (as I might) to sleeveless, short sleeves, or elbow-length sleeves; you can change the length of the skirt; and you can get every single dimension customized. It does not have pockets, but it does…

This dress from Boden has sleeves, pockets, and a concealed back zip, and it’s fully lined — amazing! I think the polka dots are fun and cute without being too twee — it comes in a green-and-navy polka dot and the pictured gray-and-navy. (It looks like the dots are black onscreen, but the one reviewer…

Nic + Zoe has a whole line of classic pieces, most of which are machine washable, but I have not seen this ponte knit skirt before. It’s highly rated, it’s got a hidden elastic waist, and it comes in sizes XS–XL. I would check it out if you’re looking for a nice, knee-length, pull-on, non-vented…

I’ve given a shoutout to Old Navy’s t-shirt dress in the past, and for $24 this dolman-sleeve shift dress looks like a good bet for work. It’s obviously not the thing you wear for your big presentation (unless for whatever reason you really love this dress and the way it makes you feel!), but I think…