Ladies Casual Dresses

A primo post-yoga dress that's also perfect for running around town (or crossing continents, for that matter — it packs into nothing). Slim fit with a slight A-line skirt. Built-in shelf bra. Adjustable straps. Above-knee length. Cotton/rayon/spandex with a quick-dry wicking finish. Imported.

Price: $88.00

Velvet's pretty print graces this silky-smooth summer number. Loose-fitting and light as a summer breeze, it's sure to become a go-to. Adjustable halter top. Ankle length. Rayon. USA.

Price: $165.00

You'll be every inch a lady in Velvet's modern take on the lace sheath. Lightweight and lacy, the slimming style romances a delicate cutout pattern that still offers plenty of coverage. V-neck with a drop V-neck in back. Sleeveless. Above-knee length. Rayon/nylon/spandex. USA.

Price: $150.00

Our new knit dress on the block is short, sleeveless, slightly A-line — and ready to swing from work to weekend and back again. In a trio of deep neutrals, it's a quick-change artist: tie on a scarf and add heels, and you're ready for cocktails. Elastic waist has slight gathers. Cotton/modal, garment-washed for softness. Imported.

Price: $58.00

A slinky stunner in a pretty paisley that packs into next to nothing — and emerges a bohemian beauty. The cut is simple yet sultry, with an empire waist, spaghetti straps that tie halter style and a cascading maxi-length handkerchief hem in back. Below-knee length in front. Silk habutai. Unlined. Imported.

Price: $168.00

A dramatic high-low hem gives this otherwise simple dress a striking silhouette. Made of an elegant viscose crêpe with great drape, this is a piece that can go from sightseeing days to soirée nights with a switch of shoes and jewels. Deep scoop neck. Elastic waist. Tipped hem is above-knee length in front, calf length in back. Fully lined in poly georgette. Imported.

Price: $148.00

An exotic look in a silky batik print, perfect for strolling the beach or sashaying off to dinner. Lightweight, wrinkle-resistant fabric makes this tank style a great travel companion — just pack and go. V-neckline, with a drop V-neck in back. Knee length. Rayon. By Velvet by Graham & Spencer. USA.

Price: $170.00

An effortless dress with an original twist. The pleat-and-knot detail adds definition to a boxy shape without hemming you in. In essential black or a Pop Art print, it's the kind of piece that goes from day to date night. Cap sleeves. Wide scoop neck. Above-knee length. Viscose crêpe with great drape. Unlined. Imported.

Price: $98.00

Our ladylike dress in midweight cotton voile features a sorbet stripe — refreshingly right for parties alfresco. The styling is sweetly retro with gusseted cap sleeves for coverage, a ballet neck, and a full gathered skirt with optional sash. Elastic waist. Hidden back zip. Above knee length. Cotton lining. Imported.

Price: $128.00

Here's a dramatic dress that looks great coming and going, with a deep V-neckline from front to back. The front features a surplice wrap and ruffle, and the back has a delicate tie at the neck. The full skirt sways with every step (and twirls up a storm on the dance floor). Made of a cotton/rayon/spandex blend that falls beautifully on the body. Sleeveless. Knee length. Imported.

Price: $88.00

Clean-lined and elegant, our über-flattering silk dress has an understated asymmetrical ruffle that moves with the groove. The classic cut is perfect for work or weddings, with a scoop neckline and a fitted top that flares to an A-line silhouette. Slight racerback. Hidden side zip. Above-knee length. Silk crêpe de Chine. Poly georgette lining. Imported.

Price: $138.00

Sunny side up: a sundress you can't help but smile about, in a citrus-fresh print with feminine details that make it party apropos. The flattering silhouette features a fitted bodice with a full, twirl-worthy skirt and elasticized smocking at the back to ensure a snug fit. Skinny straps are adjustable and removable. Invisible side zip. Knee length. 100% cotton poplin with cotton lining. Imported.

Price: $138.00

Easy elegance from Eileen Fisher you'll find only here. Designed to flatter with a surplice neckline and classic A-line fit, and a substantial cotton blend that won't cling. Sleeveless. Below-knee length. Organic cotton with a hint of Lycra®. USA.

Price: $148.00

Twist and shout! This flirty and flattering party dress gathers at the fitted bodice, then floats away to a full skirt. In retro florals or black, it's the kind of ladylike dress you'll wear again and again to weddings, graduations or the eponymous parties. Cap sleeves. Low V-neckline. Knee length. Lighter-weight cotton/rayon/spandex. Imported.

Price: $98.00

The definition of a stylish postworkout piece: it looks chic without breaking a sweat. This wickedly flattering wicking dress, with a paper-bag waist, adjustable drawstring tie and forgiving silhouette, has a cowl-neck you can flip up to make into an ad hoc hood. Sleeveless. Above-knee length. On-seam pockets. Quick-dry cotton/rayon/spandex. Imported.

Price: $88.00

A yoganista dress to take you chicly to and from class, whether you go softly pastel or boldly floral. The cut is easygoing (slight A-line), and the details include front gathers and a racerback. Built-in bra with slightly padded (and removable!) cups. Supplex®/spandex with a wicking finish. Above-knee length. Imported.

Price: $88.00

Summer doesn't get any easier or breezier than this striped tee dress in the simplest of silhouettes. Made from a supersoft recycled cotton/poly jersey in the most deliciously heathered hues to take you from biz to beachcombing. Features cap sleeves, a scoop neckline, and on-seam pockets for stashing your cell or seashells. Above-knee length. Imported.

Price: $68.00

The sophisticated way to do slinky, our modern dress has a draped neckline and diagonal seaming that knows how to play up curves. Cut close to the body but completely lined (so there's no worry about bulges). In eminently wearable solids that cover virtually any dressy scenario. Cap sleeves. Above-knee length. Lightweight modal jersey with incredible drape. Imported.

Price: $88.00

Shift into a modern mood — and silhouette — with our minimalist silk shirtdress. The classic, clean shape always looks chic, whether you cinch it with a belt or leave it boxy and loose. Finished simply with a slit neck, deep front pleat and faux breast pocket. Sleeveless. Short length (see Garment Measurements tab for lengths by size). Silk crêpe de Chine with a beautiful drape. Un...

Price: $138.00

The essence of flattering ease. Eileen's throw-it-on-and-go dress is the one to reach for when you're in a pinch. Scoop neck. Sleeveless. Straight-fitting to above-ankle length. Rayon with a hint of Lycra®. By Eileen Fisher. USA/Imported.

Price: $198.00

A basic tee sheath turns decidedly less so, with the addition of a built-in tank and elasticized self-belt. Wear it on the shoulders or off, cinched or not, tied in the front or back. Any way you style it, this dress is likely to become a summer fave. Cap sleeves. Above-knee length. Pima cotton/modal, garment-washed for softness. Imported.

Price: $78.00

The epitome of a pretty party dress: our very shapely summer frock with an embroidered mesh lace overlay is styled with a fitted bodice, an empire waist and a full gathered skirt. Scalloped edges at the surplice neckline and flirty hem make this a standout silhouette for a fete of the garden, graduation or wedding variety. Embroidered poly mesh over lightweight cotton. Imported.

Price: $138.00

The quintessential anytime/anywhere tank dress with an easy-to-wear fauxwrap front, shapely curved seaming and high-low hem. In strong solids that make a great blank canvas for jewelry, scarves and such. Sleeveless. Hits above the knee in front and below the knee in back. In a slubbed pima cotton/modal mix that drapes beautifully. Imported.

Price: $88.00

FROM VELVET BY GRAHAM & SPENCER FOR GARNET HILL
From Velvet by Graham & Spencer for Garnet Hill. Bare your sun-kissed shoulders in Velvet's tank dress. Fitted through the bodice, with pretty shirring along the V-neckline and a flattering, slightly A-line skirt. Above-knee length. Cotton with a hint of spandex. Imported/USA.

Price: $128.00

Like its namesake legendary actress, this classically cut party dress conveys ladylike style. Made from a fresh, eye-catching eyelet, it's cut to flatter with a fitted bodice and full skirt. Removable spaghetti straps. Lined, with a petticoat ruffle at the hem for extra twirl. Knee length. Cotton. Imported.

Price: $148.00

Throw and go — that's the appeal of this easy draped A-line dress. The big sweep of a skirt has a handkerchief hem, making the dress a kind of chameleon. Wear it solo on the beach, or toss on a scarf and sashay out to dinner. Double V-neckline with spaghetti straps. Shark-tooth handkerchief hem (below knee length in the center and ankle-length on the sides). Lighter-weight cotton/rayon/spande...

Price: $88.00

The maxi trend is still going strong — and long. This feminine rendering features a breezy ruffle at the front, an empire elastic waist and a flowy skirt — a serene way to weather even the steamiest days. Adjustable spaghetti straps. Lighter-weight cotton/rayon/spandex stays cool to the touch. Imported.

Price: $98.00

Based on a favorite fuss-free summer staple, this short retro tee dress comes in dots, stripes and solids — for every itinerary under the sun. Styled with a wide boat-neckline, a pair of side-seam pockets, and an elastic smocked waist to wear dropped down or blousoned a bit. Heavierweight slubbed cotton jersey, garment-washed for softness. Imported.

Price: $68.00

A stylish twist on one of our most popular dresses ever, this year's maxi has the surprise of a graceful tulip hem — to go from sandy days to Saturday nights. The easy silhouette has a fitted surplice bodice and A-line skirt. The front and back V-neck and Grecian-inspired twisted straps look chic coming or going. Made of a stretchy cotton/rayon/spandex blend in solids and prints that celebrat...

Price: $98.00

A natty maxi channels French nautical with très chic stripes. The cut is stylish too: fitted through the top, A-line from hip to hem. Wear it belted or not, dressed up or down. Sleeveless, with a soft rounded V-neck. Cotton/rayon/spandex jersey, garment-washed for softness. Imported.

Price: $98.00

The ladylike way to float through a summer's worth of soirées, our de-lovely dress is fitted through the bodice and flares to a full skirt. With a soft square neck, contrasting sash and a trio of retro-inspired prints, this is a frock you can really rock. Sleeveless. Knee length. Hidden zip. Removable sash. Cotton voile. Lined. Imported.

Fitted bodice. For best fit, order according to your ches...

Price: $128.00

MADE BY EILEEN FISHER EXCLUSIVELY FOR GARNET HILL
A perennial favorite in any color, including the season's new must-have hue: coral. Easy fitting, with exposed-seam detailing in front to highlight the flowing A-line shape. Sleeveless. Above-ankle length. Rayon/Lycra®. By Eileen Fisher. Imported.

Price: $198.00

Sashay into the season with the easy elegance of this striped column dress in lightweight linen jersey. Scoop neckline. Sleeveless, with wide shoulder straps for coverage. Above ankle length. Pure linen. By Eileen Fisher. Imported.

Price: $218.00

One of our bestselling silhouettes is new for the season in an unfettered knit — the go-to dress for days, dates, work, weekend, you name it. In a soft cotton blend that is equal parts comfortable and chic. Fit-and-flare style is fitted through the bodice, with gathering below the waist. Self-belt. Cap sleeves. Knee length. Lined skirt. Cotton/rayon/spandex. Imported.

Price: $88.00

Ladylike yet not at all straitlaced in a body-loving fit-and-flare style and fresh-as-a-daisy floral lace. An indie-minded dress worthy of weddings, graduations, date nights...or just lazy-lacy days. Fitted through the bodice and gathered just below the waist. Cap sleeves. Knee length. Stretch lace in nylon/spandex. Fully lined. Imported.

Price: $128.00

Our sophisticated tee dress has a little extra edge — in the form of a slip that purposely peeks out from the bottom. The supersoft and stretchy top layer is loose, and the underlayer is fitted — together they make for an easy, flattering silhouette. Wide neck. Above-knee length. Three-quarter sleeves. Lightweight cotton/rayon/spandex blend. Imported.

Price: $54.00

The sailor-style tee grows into a chic dress with a decidedly French flair — nice whether in Nice or New York. In a flatters-all cut with an easy A-line shape, a boatneck and — voilà! — on-seam pockets. In a heavier-weight (never clingy) slubbed pure cotton jersey. Above-knee length. Three-quarter sleeves. Imported.

Price: $68.00

This quick-drying dress, with its graceful scoop neck and unique double-strap racerback, will quickly become one of your yoga favorites, adding style to your studio visits and après-workout errand runs. Knee length. Made with prAna's own Veeda fabric. Recycled spun poly/spun poly/spandex. Imported.

Price: $64.00

Subtly '60s: our retro-inspired dress is business appropriate, but it also knows how to let loose — just add heels and jewels (martini optional). In a season-spanning ponte knit with structure and stretch. A pair of pleats in the front and back ease the fit just a bit. Boatneck. Three-quarter sleeves. Above-knee length. Double-knit ponte in cotton with a hint of spandex. Imported.

Price: $98.00

Our perfectly easygoing pullover V-neck dress has soft pleats that gently nip in the waist, and provides a great backdrop for necklaces or scarves, long or short. In smoky neutrals, it's the kind of A-line number that's easy to dress up or down — with boots now, flip-flops later. Gathers at the waist in the front and back. Short raglan sleeves. Knee length. Cotton/rayon/spandex. Imported.

Price: $54.00

Mod-ifying the kimono: we've taken one of our favorite shapes and made it more current with a wide and graceful neckline (to slide off the shoulder if you so choose) and an Asian-inspired print that nods to the floral trend without going full bloom. Elbow-length dolman sleeves. Relaxed fit. Removable self-belt — or cinch it with one of our wide leather numbers. Knee length. Supersoft cotton/m...

Price: $64.00

Float into the season with this flowing, easy-fit jersey dress. Graceful scoop neckline. Fitted three-quarter-length sleeves. Below-knee length. Rayon/Lycra®. By Eileen Fisher. Imported.

Price: $184.00

Exclusive to Garnet Hill, this casually elegant pull-on dress has a curve-loving cut, soft hand, and sensuous neck and shoulder lines. Shirring down one side adds a flattering drape. Keep it subtle in Ash or Black, or go for a tropical pop of sea blue. Knee length. Cotton with a hint of spandex. By Velvet by Graham & Spencer for Garnet Hill. USA.

Price: $89.00

Pretty prints and pockets — two reasons to covet this season's surplice dress. With wide, bra-strap-friendly straps, a shaped empire waist and a gathered A-line skirt, it's the kind of dress that swings from everyday to, say, an afternoon wedding without missing a beat. Sleeveless. Pull-on style. Above-knee length. Cotton voile with voile lining. Imported.

Price: $128.00

Snag our classic tank dress, favored for its simple style and exceptional softness in earth-friendly Green Cotton with just a hint of spandex for a smooth, feel-good fit. Empire waist. Above-knee length. Imported.

Price: $51.00

The quintessential breezy sundress in pure cotton with a gauzy, crinkled finish and textured feel. In basic black or an exotic tile print, it's great for travel -- just twist and pack. Perfectly pretty cinched with a belt or worn loose. Tissue-weight jersey lining adds extra body and coverage and feels soft against the skin. Smocking around the neckline. Sleeveless. Knee length. Imported.

Price: $44.00

Coffee becomes the new black in our exquisite silk dress brimming with designer details. Surplice neckline with twisted straps falls to an empire waist. Draped and pleated georgette overskirt swoops gracefully from the bubble hem up the back to create a dramatic cape. Invisible back zip. Above-knee length. Lined. Imported.

Price: $98.00

Make a bold statement in chintzed cotton voile saturated with colorful coral stripes. Feminine surplice neckline and an empire waist accented by an attached sash. Finished with a full, pleated skirt with hidden side zip. Sleeveless. Knee length. Lined. Imported.

This style is made of breezy summerweight cotton voile.

Price: $38.00

Casual meets fanciful. A tank-style dress in pure cotton knit with a cascade of silk and cotton flowers in front. Modified racerback design. Above-knee length. Imported.

Price: $39.00

We're completely smitten with this tube dress made of comfy stretch-cotton jersey knit and styled with elastic to secure the bodice. Finished with a ruffled tier that flows to a calf length. From Velvet by Graham & Spencer. USA.

Price: $58.00