Dresses for work

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I need a couple of dresses for work - I prefer dresses to tops and skirts/trousers, just because I find them more flattering and comfortable.

My dress code is reasonably smart (eg I wouldn't wear a denim dress or anything too short) but I would look very out of place wearing a very corporate type outfit.

I am a size 14 apple shape - very slim legs and arms, flat bum but carrying a bit of flab round the middle (hence the preference for dresses over skirts or trousers).

I don't want to spend a huge amount of money either, and I don't suit black.

Can anyone suggest any shops that might be worth checking out? It was much easier in summer, but now I need something a bit more suitable for winter.

MY goto is Jaeger warehouse but just saw a great new to me one- Finery.

M&S have got a surprisingly good selection in at the mo, and there are a whole load of 20% off vouchers available.

White Stuff, Hobbs especially in the sale, L K Bennett again, sale!, Boden, Fever.

I'm similar OP and those are the first shops I look at.

I buy my work dresses in Zara and H&m mainly. Occasionally warehouse. Quite a few charity shop finds too

I got two in Newlook last week, they could be worn like Tunic tops or with tights.

There's some in Tesco.

It depends on your budget.

Thanks for the suggestions. I will check them out.

My budget is...the cheaper the better . I prefer New Look and Tesco prices, but could afford Warehouse, Oasis prices if I saw something I liked. Probably wouldn't want to spend much more than though, but wouldn't totally rule it out.

Occasionally Uniqlo have workwear appropriate dresses for not much money. I've found bargains in H&M but am picky about them as some look cheap in my opinion.

Fat Face - I normally buy a dress each season because at full price they are about £50 each but they have a sale right now and I bought 3 for £20 each yesterday for work. They seem to last forever they wash and wear so well.

Primark! I have a black fitted shift dress, fully lined, £12. I get loads of compliments on it. They do the same in grey.

I have had a lot of luck recently in River Island and Sainsbury. i also usually get lucky in a French Connection or Hobbs sale.

Also try gap

My go to is COS

Sainsburys! I am a 14-16 and get loads of work dresses from there. Also like White Stuff.

Banana republic. The sales are amazing and they wash very well. I've had dresses I've worn weekly which still look new a year or two later.

I really like Closet, some of their standard shapes can be very flattering.