Whether you work in a corporate office with a clear dress code or, like us Vogue editors, are free to wear denim jorts and Vibram FiveFingers without anyone batting an eyelid, it’s clear that office style has been overhauled in recent years. Wherever you work, it pays to have a capsule of hard-working, elevated basics, and dresses are a “one-and-done” solution for mornings when you want to waste no time choosing an outfit. Boardroom bodycon has been made redundant, and now executive dressing is more relaxed and less structured. Opt for softer, more fluid fabrics, such as light knitwear, plissé, silk and cotton that drapes and moves beautifully, and won’t ever feel too stiff or formal. However, when combined with dresses with defined sleeves, ruched detailing, directional gathering and pleats, it creates a powerful silhouette that is more elevated and considered than your typical cotton midi-dress.