Fresh, comfortable and informal, the shirt dress becomes the perfect alternative to jeans, jumpsuits and leggings, whether you fancy it wear something different during these lockdown days, whether you want to experience a new look for when we come out.
The shirt-dress, loved by divine stars like Audrey Hepburn and Katharine Hepburn, it is also extremely versatile, in fact, it can be continually renewed thanks to a few tricks: changing accessories, playing with layering, combining different shoes that always give a new mood.
Available in both midi and mini versions, this spring-summer its most popular version is the longuette one that comes just above the ankles. A real dress therefore that we can still find in the short model proposed mostly in denim and pinstripe.
But let's find out in detail how to transform our shirt dress into an ever new and different garment.
1. Printed or classic chemisier
Pictured: GANNI tapestry shirtdress and white WEEKEND MAXMARA via Matchesfashion.com
Let's start by choosing the type of shirt dress you prefer. We have chosen two opposite ones: the press, in this case tapestry effect, for those who love to dare and are not afraid of patterns and colors, and the more classic version, usually blue or, as in the photo, blank. The neutral base allows us to play more with layering of garments that are themselves printed or decorated, but also the tapestry model is not to be underestimated for its originality and freshness.
2. Chemisier and belts: colorful, bold and subtle
In the photo: COS shirt dress, ORCIANI colored belt, bold LOEWE, slim VERSACE via Farfetch.com
The belt is one of the accessories that this season the most can help us renew our garmentsin fact, simply by encircling the waist, the silhouette of the look can change, changing the entire mood of the outfit. In the case of the chemisier, the belt is that touch that transforms it from a relaxed garment to an office or cocktail uniform depending on the type chosen: colorful and high, bold and with a particular design, or subtle and chic. Choose which one reflects your personality!
3. Denim shirt dress with boots or sneakers
Pictured: H&M shirt dress, ADIDAS ORIGINALS SC Première sneakers, PARIS TEXAS boots via Mytheresa.com
Lo mini shirt dress (which therefore usually arrives above the knee) is the more cheeky version of the garment we are analyzing, even more so if chosen denim. Certainly very versatile and with a youthful allure it can change depending on the shoes chosen: the sneaker it increases its sporty côté, while if we want to transform it into an everyday look, we can combine it with high boots (not necessarily with the heel).
4. Layering with chemisier: top below
Pictured: MANGO ribbed shirt and tank top, PLEATS PLEASE ISSEY MIYAKE turtleneck top via Farfetch.com
As we said, the shirt dress is a very versatile garment. The fact of being 'unbuttonable' leaves several open possibility of layering. And if in winter we can wear it with a wool turtleneck underneath with an exposed high collar, in spring we can try it with gods sleeveless tank tops. Always with a high collar if we want to play with the contrast of colors, or with a tank top leaving the buttons of the pinafore part open.
5. Chemisier with necklace: chunky or minimal
In the photo: PAUL SMITH shirt dress via Zalando.it, BOTTEGA VENETA chunky necklace and thin LIL MILAN
Another very simple and effective trick, especially if you love the jewels. Wear a necklace right under the collar to create a hypnotic point of light and make the look more precious and constructed. Also in this case, depending on the occasion and your taste, you can choose the more over and chunky versions (very fashionable now) or stay in the minimal area with a subtle but always gold-effect bijoux.
6. Layering with shirt dress: pants underneath
Pictured: COS shirt dress and ASOS pants
THEdress worn with pants it has been a trend that has been in vogue for a couple of years already, but which always gives great satisfaction. In this case we have chosen to combine two compatible colors that resemble a ton sur ton despite being different and a palazzo trousers with straight lines which helps to lengthen the silhouette and maintain the idea of a minimal style. If you want you can also try with the denim, perhaps leaving the shirt dress open like a dressing gown or cardigan for a more summery and bohemian mood.
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