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…

Lands’ End has always had great washable sheath dresses, and this year they’ve got a ton of options with elbow-length sleeves and … pockets, which is really great. We’re featuring the rich cardinal windowpane, but note that it comes in a zillion colors in regular, petite, tall, and plus sizes. (Do note that these are not…