I spy with my little eye … a shirt dress in nearly every fashion store! Have you noticed it too?
It’s a trend I’ve already embraced enthusiastically … and why not? There’s much to love about a shirt dress for summer!
A shirt dress borrows its style cues from … you guessed it … a shirt. So you can expect similar detailing, like a collar of some sort, buttons up the front, and a chest pocket or two.
Perfect for casual wear, the tailored finish gives a summer shirt dress a slightly more dressed up feel.
And the slightly looser fit means that they are cool and comfortable to wear. They make a perfect “everywhere dress”!
Here’s a small selection of what you’ll find on offer …
Blue Shirt Dresses
Blue is a perennial favourite when it comes to men’s business or button up shirts – and it’s the same when it comes to shirt dresses.
This classic chambray look is in store now at Just Jeans (RRP $89.95):
Rivers has a similar version for about half the price (RRP $45, currently on sale for $30):
While Millers has this subtle striped version with embroidery detail, another huge trend to watch over the summer months (RRP $35, currently $21).
For a flirty and feminine style, there’s this soft Tencel dress featuring a broderie anglaise hemline, from Jeans West (RRP $99.99, currently 25% off making it $74.99). Shame about the model’s facial expression. Don’t know about you, but the sultry/half snarling look really doesn’t do it for me!
Summer Neutrals
You’ll find that neutral shades are also popular. This olive shirt dress from Kmart, is a snip at $20:
And if you can’t go past basic black, check out this black linen dress from Rivers (RRP $45 now $30):
Although most shirt dresses seem to be in plain colours, you will find the occasional print. I bought this floral shirt dress from Rivers, RRP $35 (currently on sale for $30). It’s slightly fuller in the skirt, like a trapeze dress:
Or go for a bright bold tropical print, like this sleeveless shirt dress from Millers (RRP $40, now $24):
Do you have – or have plans to add – a summer shirt dress as part of your wardrobe this season?!
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