You certainly can wear a dress to work, if it's as nice as the Alexander McQueen cowl neck tweed dress. It will most certainly flatter your figure, while being very appropriate at the same time.

The dress is made of tweed, falls just underneath the knees, and sports the loveliest gathering at the waist fastened with a brass broach. The cowl neck gives this dress some gentleness and will definitely make your neck and your face nicer. This is with no doubt a perfect work dress.

Available for $815 at Net-a-porter.