Biz Collection ladies Audrey dress

The Audrey is a classic shift dress from Biz Collection, built for women who want a tidy corporate look without fussing over their outfit every morning. It sits in the Corporate Workwear range under Dresses, and the cut reads as professional in reception, on the floor, or in a meeting.

What makes it easy to live in is the fabric. It is a 4 way stretch blend of 62% polyester, 35% viscose and 3% elastane, so it moves with you through a long shift and does not pull across the shoulders when you reach or sit. It is fully lined with a stretch lining, which keeps it comfortable against the skin and helps the dress hang properly rather than clinging.

The detailing is practical rather than showy. There is an angled seam through the body to flatter the figure, a reinforced centre back zip and skirt vent so the high-wear points hold up, and a 5cm hem allowance left in for alterations. If you want to see colour and size options, you can check the Audrey dress on Done Right Safety.

Choosing the right size

Start with the size chart on the product page and measure against your usual corporate fit rather than guessing from a label. The 4 way stretch gives a bit of forgiveness, so if you sit between two sizes you can usually go to the closer fit and still have room to move. The angled seam is cut to flatter, so a true fit through the body tends to look better than sizing up.

Hemming and tailoring

One of the handy things about the Audrey is the 5cm hem allowance. If the off-the-rack length is not quite right for your height, a tailor has fabric to work with for a longer finish, and you can take it up cleanly for a shorter one. Decide on your everyday footwear first, then set the length to suit, since corporate hems usually look best sitting consistently around the knee.

Care and longevity

The fabric is machine washable and crease resistant, which is why it works for daily rotation. Always follow the care label, wash with similar colours and avoid harsh treatment around the reinforced zip and vent so they keep their shape. The stretch lining will last longer if you let the dress dry properly rather than over-drying it.

The four dresses below are like-for-like corporate dresses, all stocked as the same product type at Done Right Safety, so the comparison is genuinely apples to apples. The real differences come down to fabric, silhouette and length.

Pick the Audrey if you want a structured, classic shift with a reinforced zip and a hem you can tailor. The Paris dress (BS911L) leans softer thanks to its Ponte Roma knit and faux wrap, so it suits anyone who prefers a more relaxed drape that still holds its shape.

If your role calls for pockets and a more dressy shirt-dress look, the NNT Avignon (CAT69K) brings the buttons, collar and invisible side pockets. The Grace midi (BBS2605L) is the most casual of the four, with its 280 GSM A line cut and longer midi length, so it fits softer dress codes better than a formal office.

As a corporate dress, the Audrey covers the basics that matter day to day. The 4 way stretch blend, full stretch lining and easy-care fabric are all listed on the product, so the comfort and maintenance side is solid: it should move well and tidy up quickly between wears.

The thoughtful touches are the reinforced centre back zip and skirt vent plus the 5cm hem allowance. Those reinforcements target the spots that usually fail first on a work dress, and the spare hem means you can get the length right for your height instead of settling.

What is not stated on the listing is the size range, available colours and exact garment measurements, so confirm those on the product page before ordering for a team. There are no standards or ratings attached to this product, which is normal for corporate apparel, so there is nothing certification-related to verify here.