https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:32:47 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel/page/2#post-1619806 Tue, 23 Feb 2016 22:56:44 +0000 Anonymous 1619806@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you seen this one ? I was looking at it today - super cute with great detailing.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel/page/2#post-1618891 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 16:22:04 +0000 Debbie 1618891@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The AT dress you posted would be a great travel dress. Can be dressed up or down by just changing out shoes, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618763 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 02:06:49 +0000 Anonymous 1618763@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the first 2 in your post for you.&nbsp; The CM silk should pack down to nothing.&nbsp; The AT could be dressed up or down.&nbsp; Either could be worn with leggings. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618761 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 02:01:37 +0000 viva 1618761@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Laura and Shiny, thanks so much for the added ideas! </p> <p>Boden is a great idea. I actually really like the tunic dress there and may order that. It seems like a great possibility. </p> <p>And I will think about that Ann Taylor dress too.</p> <p>Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618751 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 01:34:01 +0000 shiny 1618751@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I love all your choices and I look for the very same thing in dresses for work travel. I get the high hip bone undefined waist thing, but width-wise you are teeny tiny compared to me! Make sure your shifts fit in the shoulder and especially the arms. That will add in structure.</p> <p>I do think you might want to give MMLafleur a try. I have a couple of dresses from them, and I like them very much. They are fitted but they stretch and move with you, and I think this is also good for their business in that they probably fit a range of sizes. They travel great because they are lightweight and don't wrinkle. The ones I have are more dressy than business casual, probably because they are longer on 5'0 tall me, so I really need to wear heels with them.</p> <p>Not a shift but I bought this dress a month or so ago and I can't wait to wear it on my next business casual trip. I got it in petite and it's an awkward midi length so I intend to have it taken up to the knee, similar to the photo:</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.anntaylor.com/striped-double-v-sheath-dress/391312?skuId=20006419&amp;defaultColor=1246&amp;colorExplode=false&amp;catid=cata000012">http://www.anntaylor.com/strip.....246&#038;a</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618745 Sun, 21 Feb 2016 00:16:52 +0000 Greenjeans 1618745@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Have you tried Boden yet, Viva? &nbsp;I think a number of their dresses walk that line between business and casual. &nbsp;And they're strong on shifts.</p> <p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/womens-dresses.html?viewby=Styles&amp;sort=StaffFavourite&amp;viewtype=large&amp;page=1">http://www.bodenusa.com/en-us/.....8;viewtype</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618739 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 23:28:34 +0000 viva 1618739@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like that dress, Angie, but it feels a little corporate to me. Maybe it's the styling? My job is really not corporate at all. Clients are typically in jeans. I have a lot of latitude to show my personality. I don't really want to invest in something that feels boring or corporate because I don't think I will wear it.</p> <p>I hear what you are saying abut the CM, though. What do you think of the VC floral? Or the Ann Taylor with the notched neck? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618653 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:12:51 +0000 Angie 1618653@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The CM dress is lovely and gorgeously pretty. I LOVE the pattern.&nbsp;FWIW, it's very flimsy and delicate. A little high maintenance for travel. For me that would be a high Summer frock, although the maintenance would not worry me. Not sure hose will work with it either. Could also be a little short for work. But always worth a try.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618652 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:08:29 +0000 Angie 1618652@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I saw this one yesterday too. Fabric is substantial.&nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618525 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 01:52:29 +0000 Anonymous 1618525@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The print shirt dress is fantastic. I can really see you in it . With a black leather jacket? &nbsp;Perfection ! The other one didn't look good to me quality-wise. For lack of a better description, it is a blah looking knitted bag. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618522 Sat, 20 Feb 2016 01:45:18 +0000 viva 1618522@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh - thanks for the warning Lisa, as I was thinking about that one - but no longer! I ordered the print shirt dress. What did you think of that one?</p> <p>Still also considering the Vince Camuto and the Ann Taylor. May order one or both to try. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618473 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 23:33:51 +0000 Anonymous 1618473@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Which CM did you order? I've seen both IRL, and I"d caution you against the marled grey knit one..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618348 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:42:27 +0000 viva 1618348@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all. Lisa, I do have that HH floral, but it's too special for this need. Too much dress, really. </p> <p>Angie, I will look at the COS.</p> <p>For now, the CM is on its way and we shall see. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618331 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 18:16:30 +0000 Angie 1618331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>How about this one.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618296 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:11:35 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1618296@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, you have (Or at least tried on during NAS with good results) a couple of nice shirt dresses that might fit the bill. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618294 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 17:10:29 +0000 Keix 1618294@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm also not a huge accessories person, so I like the Club Monaco (gorgeous!) and the Vince Camuto. I wonder if you could tailor the VC shift to nip in the waist <b>loosely</b> to create some shape without relying on your body to help? I'm a fellow no-waister so I totally understand how hard fitted-waist dresses are to fit. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618276 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:18:49 +0000 Anonymous 1618276@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Club Monaco one catches my eye. I agree that the dress with the white collar looks juvenile. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618275 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:17:02 +0000 viva 1618275@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Yes Lisa, the CM may require a jacket, but I can pack a leather jacket easily I think. I might order just to give it a try.</p> <p>And I have the same reservations about the Cynthia Steffe. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618274 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:15:26 +0000 UmmLila (Lisa) 1618274@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Among your new ones, the clubmonaco print shirtdres is the one I can most see you in, but of course the silk is not very travel friendly and will bring back the question of layers and outfit planning until the weather is a lot warmer.</p> <p>I like the idea of the split / notch neck dresses.</p> <p>I think the one with the collar underneath could read a bit little-girlish, but would have to see it on because it might work with your sixties mod bent.</p> <p>I have a similar issue with dresses in that I am very rectangle shaped without much defined waist and very little space between top of hipbone and bottom of ribcage. The dress brand that most often fits and flatters me is Rebecca Taylor, but I don't think the aesthetic is you. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618273 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:13:21 +0000 viva 1618273@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Smittie, I am on the verge of ordering. It's not as clean color-wise although the print is sharp and graphic, not muted. But the shape is clean; I love a pointed collar. Funny, that's my fave too!!</p> <p>Plus, what I don't like about the plainer ones is that they rely on accessories -- and I am not a big accessory wearer. I don't wear scarves except as a barrier to outdoor Cold, and I rarely wear statement jewelry. So with a dress like this, it's just my tiny jewelry and my big watch and that is it. Bam.</p> <p>I think I can wear with sheer tights and booties? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618269 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:08:09 +0000 Anonymous 1618269@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Oh, come on, that CM shirt dress is so cool.<br />But NOT clean, which is I think what you want.&nbsp;<br />Still, that one's my new fave. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618266 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 16:01:32 +0000 catgirl 1618266@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also this Alexander Wang tee dress - simple and better than it looks on the model, although it's thin and needs a slip.&nbsp; I wear this all summer.</p> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-by-alexander-wang-jersey-dress/3159505?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=0" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/t-.....personaliz</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618262 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:51:35 +0000 catgirl 1618262@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Viva, I think you and I have a similar dress preference.&nbsp; I love Autumn Cashmere's swingy dresses (wearing one today) which are forgiving but don't swamp me.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dress up with hose, etc.,&nbsp;dress&nbsp;down with skinnies or funky&nbsp;leggings.&nbsp;The Loft dress is a similar shape to those.&nbsp; </p> <p>Eileen Fisher tunics&nbsp;in regular XS&nbsp;are long enough for me to wear as a dress as well.&nbsp; </p> <p>Equipment has some great silk dresses in styles that aren't clingy or waist-oriented.</p> <p>Eliza J. makes a lot of dresses with pattern that I would wear if not for the neckline and the particular colors.</p> <p>The other thing that could work is a shirt dress if it's the right fabric and doesn't have a waist tie.&nbsp; &nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-geometric-print-jersey-shift-dress-regular-petite/4271986?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=586" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....986?origin</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eliza-j-print-jersey-shift-dress-regular-petite/3925027?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=2252" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/el.....=keywordse</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/equipment-lucida-print-silk-shirtdress/4074539?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=370" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eq.....earch-pers</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/equipment-knox-corset-front-silk-plaid-shirtdress/4183612?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=839" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/eq.....in=keyword</a></p> <p><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/autumn-cashmere-ribbed-funnel-neck-cashmere-dress/4132050?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;contextualcategoryid=0&amp;fashionColor=&amp;resultback=1011" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/au.....in=keyword</a></p> <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/autumn-cashmere-exposed-seam-cashmere-swing-dress/4167933?origin=wishlist" rel="nofollow">http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/au.....in=wishlis</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618256 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:30:12 +0000 Ginger 1618256@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a total fan of this concept. When I've traveled, I've worn heavier jersey dresses that don't wrinkle and can be dressed up or down. Interestingly, both of my favorites are only semi-fitted with a high waist. The high waist is very forgiving of uneven proportions. One was a random Kohl's store brand find from years ago; the other is from New York &amp; Company, IIRC.</p> <p>Of the ones you posted, I'm also most drawn to the Cynthia Steffe.&nbsp; It has a classy charm that's not too corporate. What a great idea! I hope you find some good things that make you happy to wear. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618252 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:23:23 +0000 Anonymous 1618252@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Actually I like them all ! - with the exception of the EF . &nbsp;With dresses, it's all in how you style them with leg wear and footwear - at least in my small brain it is &nbsp; I have the same wearing and style criteria as you - and I made some other comments in your &nbsp;WIW thread from yesterday.....</p> <p>The more i look at the VC printed shift - I really, really like it. Wonder what the fabric is..... </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618238 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:01:40 +0000 abc 1618238@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest MMLF as well but seems like I've been beaten to the punch. I like the second one and think it could be de-corporatized with accessories. Scarves jewelry and shoes could make it really flexible but I am biased. Not even a customer yet but dreaming of some MM pieces for my fantasy (previous more dressy) life. </p> <p>Good luck and keep us posted. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618227 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:29:35 +0000 celia 1618227@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My favorite for you is the Ann Taylor split neck, or the first one . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618213 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:58:52 +0000 Anonymous 1618213@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the floral one. Maybe because of the placement of the print. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618211 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:56:35 +0000 Anonymous 1618211@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I like the floral one and the purple one.i'm not sure about purple with hose though. I guess also the type of fabric would determine if something looked too corporate. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/dresses-for-work-travel#post-1618204 Fri, 19 Feb 2016 13:23:18 +0000 viva 1618204@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, Lisa. I've never really looked at MMLafleur before, and they have some really beautiful things.&nbsp;</p> <p>The problem with a more fitted waist, however, is that it really will not work on my body. I don't have a waist, I have a shorter torso, and I have a high square hip line -- no nice slope from a small waist to a hip. So anything with a defined waist is usually too tight at the waist and bunches up because of my high hip bones, and makes me look pudgy and uncomfortable, which I am. Fitted dresses tend to be a disaster.</p> <p>It's interesting, though, because of all the dresses I posted, I am drawn to the most structured of them: the Cynthia Steffe with the white collar, and the Anne Taylor with the notched collar. So perhaps you and I agree that I need to avoid too shapeless of a shift. Here are two from MMLafleur that I liked that could possibly work, although the first might be too shapeless and the second might be too corporate. </p>