Does anyone really love the struggle to find something appropriate to wear to work? With styles that show too much skin for corporate and ones that are downright dowdy, sometimes it’s hard to dress for changing office styles. Add to that the trouble matching separates like pants, skirts and tops, and it becomes a huge headache. Luckily, wearing dresses can solve all those issues. It’s just one piece – nothing to mix and match — and you can go as crazy with prints or as sedate with a monochromatic color pattern as you want. In fact, you might want to keep your patterns to a minimum so that you can sport the season’s hot trend of patterned tights. This fall, give a few specific dress silhouettes a try. A wrap dress is a timeless shape that complements most any shape and comes in lots of fabric options.

It’s perfect for athletic types who like a defined waist, and it’s great for adding shape when you need a little more on top. Another great shape for most anyone is the shift dress – if you need to dress up a shift more, then a matching jacket is perfect for a dressier office. A belted style will offer a defined waistline, which makes most anyone look thinner. Try ruching at the waist for even more definition. And it’s a perfect choice if you like tights and boots. Short-sleeved shift dresses make it easy to layer for the cool outdoors and a warm office. Colorblock is a hot color combo this season – look for a frock that combines bright colors like red and purple to make your look pop. Don’t worry about spending a ton for good-looking dresses – many lines out this season are as easy on the wallet as they are on the eyes. Try cute dresses from H&M, Old Navy and your other favorite economical retailers.