An easy​,​ go-to dress that works just as well for the office as it does for more dressed-down cocktail events. The black-and-white pattern keeps it polished without feeling fussy​,​ and the classic fit-and-flare silhouette makes it comfortable and flattering. Fit note: I have a very long torso​,​ so the waist didn’t sit quite right on me—but this style would work beautifully as a reliable​,​ everyday dress for someone with a more standard torso length. A true wardrobe workhorse you can reach for again and again. 95% silk​/​5% elastane.