Everyone Who Loves Dresses Should Own These 8 Iconic Styles

If you love dresses, the list of styles below should without a doubt be hanging in your closet. And if they aren't, then you're in luck because we shopped out our favorite versions of each. Investing in a well-rounded wardrobe is one of the most valuable things you can do considering you put on clothes every day of your life, and today, we're going to walk you through what that means in the frock department. 

While you might own a dozen cute summer dresses, random sequin numbers, and too many wedding guest dresses to count, chances are you might be missing a few key styles. From the perfect LBD to the ideal selection of dresses to wear to work, we have organized for you here the very best eight dress styles for women that will have you prepped and ready for any occasion that might come your way. 

The Perfect LBD

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So long as you have at least one LBD in your closet that you love, you'll be set for more occasions than you might think. 

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The Versatile Slip

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Slip dresses can be dressed up or down with ease if you buy the right one. Wear them to a cocktail party with heels or out and about on the weekend with a denim jacket. 

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The Workhorse

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Work-appropriate dresses should be relatively modest, but that doesn't mean they have to be boring. The below styles prove exactly that and will make getting ready for work in the morning a total breeze.

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The Party Frock

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You're guaranteed to have at least a few events this year that require your most festive frock. Instead of waiting until the last minute to hunt one down, stock up now so you can relax later.

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The Winter Warrior

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Dresses can still be winter-friendly, which is most likely why the sweaterdress was invented. (Don't quote me on that.) Cozy up when the temperatures drop in dresses that keep you warm and stylish. 

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The Timeless Wrap

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Wrap dresses are timeless, and that's a fact. No matter how you choose to style yours, having this dress at the ready in your closet will ensure you always have at least one sleek dress to fall back on.

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The Summer Hero

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No matter where you live, you need to have at least one easy-to-wear, throw-on-and-go summer dress. We recommend styles that are basic in color so you can wear and repeat all season long. 

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The Black-Tie Backup

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You never know when a black-tie event will pop up. Be it a wedding or a last-minute invite to a gala, it's better to invest in the black-tie dress now as opposed to stressing out come the week of the big event. 

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Lauren Eggertsen
Editorial Director

"Copy (200 words): Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Where and has worked at the company for nearly seven years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Sydney Sweeney, Lindsay Lohan, and Megan Fox. 


She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, and Milan, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Elle.com, HarpersBazaar.com, and Vogue.co.uk. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.