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If you’re searching for an excuse to buy a new dress for your friend’s winter wedding, tell yourself you’ll also be able to wear it to work. Jewel-tone velvets, long sleeves, and styles that can transform when topped with a blazer do double-duty, making your purchase all the more worth it. Shop our edit of 20 guest dresses for toasting the newlyweds or eating sad toast at your desk, here.
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Topshop
Twist Front Midi Dress topshop.com $85.00
A collar won’t seem so stuffy at a wedding if it has a plunging neckline.
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Alice McCall
Floating Delicately Dress alicemccall.com $550.00
Wear this to the office when you have a post-work date night planned.
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Lost Ink
Satin Wrap Dress nordstrom.com $78.00
A wrap dress is universally appropriate.
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Tory Burch
Margaret Dress toryburch.com $798.00
Can’t you envision this with both a minaudière and a briefcase?
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Pixie Market
Melody Pleated Dress pixiemarket.com $115.00
The wrapped bodice on this dress makes it super flattering.
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Altuzarra
Thursday Belted Midi Dress net-a-porter.com $1,695.00
Wear it without the belt to make this dress more formal.
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H&M
Silk-blend Dress hm.com $119.00
A metallic prairie dress? Hell yeah.
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Nicholas
Floral High Neck Mini Dress intermixonline.com $595.00
Wear with oxfords at the office to offset the short hemline.
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Mango
Floral Print Dress mango.com $129.99
A floor-length dress is great for a business casual environment.
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& Other Stories
Double Breasted Blazer Dress stories.com $119.00
Wear it as a dress to the party, then match it to its coordinating pants to work.
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Zara
Lingerie-Style Dress zara.com $99.90
A lace-trimmed slip might not seem right for work, but style it with a cashmere sweater underneath for an unexpected look.
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Alice & Olivia
Greta Ruffle Hem Midi Dress aliceandolivia.com $395.00
This bold floral print is balanced by the dress’ modest silhouette.
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Nanushka
Ezra Satin Wrap Dress net-a-porter.com $595.00
A robe that works for the office, the party, and your bed.
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Whistles
Erica Montrose Print Jumpsuit whistles.com £329.00
This is technically a jumpsuit, but we’re not splitting hairs, here.
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L.K. Bennett
Montana Blue Leopard Print Silk Dress lkbennett.com £295.00
This brand is beloved by Kate Middleton, so you know they make a versatile dress that will look great for any occasion.
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Wilford
Beaune Dress aritzia.com $188.00
For the ceremony, get festive with a faux fur jacket. Then top it with a blazer at the office.
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J. Crew
Sheath Dress jcrew.com $138.00
A wild print in a business-ready silhouette.
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Rebecca Taylor
Blurry Heart Silk Tank Dress rebeccataylor.com $595.00
For work, layer this with a white button down tied at the waist.
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Misa Los Angeles
Madalina Dress misalosangeles.com $462.00
Heels, flats, and even sneakers work with this number.
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For Restless Sleepers
Meti Wrap Lurex Devoré Midi Dress modaoperandi.com $2,260.00
A winter-ready print that is formal, but will be easy to wear during the day.
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