There are several different types of dressers to choose from. A standard dresser typically has six to nine drawers and is the most common type of dresser. A chest of drawers is taller and narrower than a standard dresser and typically has five to seven drawers. A lingerie chest is even taller and narrower than a chest of drawers and is designed to hold undergarments and other small items. Finally, a gent's chest is a large, tall dresser that typically has a combination of drawers and doors.