Wednesdays’s Workwear Report: Imogen Dress

Our daily workwear reports suggest one piece of work-appropriate attire in a range of prices.

As someone who has done long public transit commutes in frigid weather, I’m firmly on Team Dress for extra cold days. 

My reasoning has always been that 1) it’s much easier to put on boots over tights than to figure out how to tuck my pant legs in; 2) fleece tights keep out the cold much better than pants do; and 3) if I end up covered in slush, it’s much easier to keep an extra pair of tights to change into than to completely change my pants.  

Boden has a great selection of long-sleeved dresses, perfect for any winter commute. I would pair this navy jersey number with navy tights and tall boots for the Arctic temperatures the Northeast is currently experiencing and swap in some cute flats for spring and summer.

The dress is $115 at Boden and comes in sizes 0-22, 0P-12P, and 4L-22L. It also comes in three other colorways. At the moment, you can take 15% off new styles with code.

Looking for something similar? Check out the classic DVF* (also look on resale sites!), Kiyonna*, Modern Citizen, Quince*, Reiss and Amazon Essentials* — also check out this faux wrap dress from Karen Kane*. (*also available in plus sizes*)

Sales of note for 1/1/25 (HAPPY NEW YEAR!):

• Nordstrom – The Half-Yearly Sale has started — up to 60% off! See our roundup here.
• AllSaints – Now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
• Ann Taylor – Semi Annual Sale! Up to 40% off your purchase; extra 60% off 3+ styles
• Banana Republic Factory – The Winter Sale: 50% off everything + extra 60% off clearance
• Boden – Sale, up to 60% + extra 10% — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
• DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
• Eloquii – Semi-annual clearance, up to 85% off; extra 60% off clearance
• Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and their oversized blazers!
• J.Crew – 25% off full-price styles; up to 50% off cashmere; 70% off 3+ sale styles
• J.Crew Factory – 60% off winter faves; extra 25% off $100+
• L.K. Bennett – All sale half price or less
• M.M.LaFleur – 30% on almost everything with code
• Rothy's – End of season sale, up to 50% off fall and winter styles
• Sephora – Extra 20% off sale items for Beauty Insider members
• Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off, plus free shipping on everything (and 20% off your first order)
• Summersalt – BOGO sweaters, including this reader-favorite sweater blazer
• Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 40% off + 25% off, sale on sale!
• Universal Standard – 25 styles for $25, 1/1 only