The high popularity of such versatile and comfortable outfits as a shirt dress has been celebrated for several years. Dresses of this style can be seen in the wardrobe of many fashionistas.
Who is going to?
Although this style of dresses is considered universal, nevertheless, in choosing a dress, you should take into account the nuances of your figure.
If the girl is thin, and her figure looks like a rectangle, it is recommended to choose a straight shirt dress, which will be of light fabric, have a midi length and a light shade.
Girls with a feminine figure resembling an hourglass can wear both loose and fitted dress-shirts of any length. If the figure is disproportionate (the upper or lower part is full), you should stop your choice on a spacious dress model without a picture and without a belt.
Dress-shirt is often purchased and worn by women who like conservative and simple, but at the same time elegant clothes. This is a popular style among fans of minimalism and girls who want to wear cozy and elegant dresses at the same time.
A bit of history
This style of dresses was invented by the famous Coco Chanel in the 20th century, when the legendary designer decided to borrow a comfortable shirt from men and adapt it to a female figure.
The appearance of a shirt dress in a women's wardrobe made a splash in women's fashion. Since then, this style has been in demand by women, although it periodically changes and adapts according to the trends of the time.
In the 50s, this dress was modified by Christian Dior, appearing in his new collections. In the 60s, the popularity of this style significantly increased both in the USSR and abroad. Dress-shirts are increasingly beginning to appear on magazine covers and on the catwalks. In the 80s, the model appealed to Yves Saint Laurent, who was promoting a safari style at the time.
Features
A dress-shirt is an outfit of mostly straight cut, in which there is no pronounced waist, but often there is a collar and sleeves.
For most models, collars are presented as a stand-up or turn-down option. The sleeve is set-in and complemented by cuffs, but may be absent. On the back of the shirt dress there is usually a fold, and if the product is a little fitted, folds are also present in the front.
Almost all shirt dresses are buttoned, as are men's shirts. In this case, the buttons are located openly or hidden under the bar. For tailoring dresses of this style, mainly natural fabric is used - linen, wool, jeans, velveteen, cotton and others. Most dresses have a single color, but there are also models with ornaments and embroidery on the hem, cuffs or collar.
Evening
A short silk shirt dress will be a good choice for a party. To this along with high-heeled shoes and an interesting clutch.
Also suitable for a date or a party, the image can be created on the basis of a casual shirt dress model, choosing bright shoes, a handbag and a belt.
The accent for an evening bow can also be the color of the dress. To do this, choose a model of a saturated shade, adding jewelry in a matching matching color, and an unforgettable look is guaranteed.
A black floor shirt dress will also be a great evening option. Put on his high heel shoes, make a festive styling and pick up a small bag. A few buttons at the top and bottom should be left open.
Homemade
The outfit of this style is ideal as a dress worn at home. Home dress-shirt sew from soft and comfortable to wear fabrics. They emphasize femininity and are much better suited as daily home wear than bathrobes.
Denim
A shirt dress made from jeans is very popular these days due to its successful silhouette and practical use. Models made of thin jeans are characterized by a free cut and medium length. In such dresses, the material is perfectly draped and emphasizes the figure.
The outfit is both comfortable and stylish. It is complemented by a belt, a voluminous leather bag, large accessories and flat shoes.
A denim shirt-dress makes an excellent base for everyday wardrobe. Having picked up different accessories for it, you can create the desired style (for example, urban or ethnic) to get practical and original bows for every day.
Denim models, which can be called strict classics, are no less attractive. They differ in a turn-down collar, a through level, the presence of pockets. To create a retro look, you can choose an indigo shade product with embroidery, complementing such a dress with platform shoes, a soft bag and large glasses.
Fitted
Such models of dress-shirts are distinguished by emphasized details of the cut, so that their use helps in demonstrating the advantages of a slim figure.
In fitted dress-shirts there are tucks, due to which the products just sit on the waist. Most often, such models have a knee length.
Business style
Since the shirt dress has a characteristic collar, such an outfit is quite appropriate as a business dress. Especially if you pick up the product in a discreet color and without additional decoration. A business shirt dress is predominantly of medium length, as well as a closed top. It is combined with a leather bag and a stylish leather belt.
Free
The shirt dress can be wide, visually several sizes larger than the girl wears.
Such dresses from flowing fabric are very popular, as they look feminine and do not resemble shirts for men in any way. They are sewn of chiffon, denim, cambric, fine wool and other fabrics.
Safari dress
This is the name of one of the varieties of dress-shirts, a characteristic feature of which is the abundance of pockets and fasteners. In such a dress, pockets can be located on the top and on the skirt.
Also, most models of safari dresses have a folding collar, belt and short sleeve. Usually, thick fabric is used to sew such dresses. The front safari dress is fastened with buttons or zippers along the entire length.
Popular colors
White
White shirt dresses are one of the most common. Such models are bought for everyday summer wardrobe, especially if they are made of chiffon, batiste or silk. In such a dress, you can perfectly tint tanned skin, as well as emphasize the slimness of the figure.
The best color of accessories for a white shirt dress will be beige, black or brown.
The black
In a black shirt dress with a V-neck, you can emphasize the slimness of the figure. Black models can also be used as a basic element for an evening outfit. In this case, they are complemented by bright accessories.
Blue
Dress-shirts of this color are most often represented by jeans models, although there are also products from cotton, chiffon, linen and other fabrics.
The shade of such dresses is very different - from delicate blue to dark indigo. Blue dresses of this style with a print of a strip, a cage or polka dots are very popular.
Black and white
Dress-shirts in black with white trim help highlight the pluses of the figure and hide possible flaws. It can be a black dress, in which cuffs and straps are highlighted in white.
Black polka-dot patterns, small and large cells, as well as small floral patterns or stripes attract attention.
Stylish prints
Along with very popular monophonic models of dress-shirts, many fashionistas buy an outfit with prints.
The coloring of such dresses is very diverse. You can see striped shirt dresses, polka dots, a flower, a cage. When choosing a product with a print, it is important to consider the nuances of the figure. For example, a dress-shirt in a large cage or horizontal strip is not recommended for owners of curvaceous.
Length
Long to the floor
This model of a dress-shirt is a feminine and quite interesting outfit.
The fasteners of such a dress can go along the entire length, but there are also products in which buttons are only up to the waist, and the skirt remains solid below. A similar dress will easily hide full legs.
Midi
Models with this length are in demand both among young ladies and older women. This dress can be worn with a jacket or jacket. The sleeve of a midi shirt dress is both short and long.
The upper part of the outfit, if desired, can be fastened tightly or leave a few buttons not buttoned.
A short
The mini-shirt dress is worn mainly in the summer, putting it on with flat sandals or high heels.
A small number of accessories is enough for such a dress, or in general you can do just a bag. A wide short shirt dress is usually complemented with a belt.
Fashion trends
Today, a shirt dress is present in many relevant styles - from business to military and romantic. Such clothes are indispensable in a summer wardrobe, allowing you to create a non-trivial everyday look.
The modern trend is a combination of freedom and elegance - and it is it that is presented in a shirt dress.
Popular models with large pockets on the hips and chest, in which the waistline is emphasized by a wide leather belt or a thin strap.Denim dress-shirts are very popular, which in modern collections are represented by romantic models with a free cut and strict products with a vintage silhouette.
What to wear?
- Dress-shirt is often supplemented with a belt, so that the image becomes more feminine.
- Dresses of this style are worn independently, but quite often they are worn with leggings, leggings or jeans.
- For a classic shirt dress, you can pick up a light scarf made of chiffon or silk.
- The outfit can be supplemented with a fur short vest, a capacious bag and large sunglasses.
Accessories
Elegant accessories, for example, a pendant on a thin chain, a small bag with a thin strap, or thin earrings, will be a good choice for a shirt dress.
For a vintage look, on the contrary, they use large jewelry - beads, earrings, a bracelet. For a white shirt dress, brown accessories made from wood or leather are perfect.
Footwear
High-heeled shoes work well with a shirt dress. Depending on the model, these may be sandals or shoes.
Also, this style combines well with sandals and ballet shoes. For shoes with a long model, choose shoes with thick heels or a platform. When you wear platform shoes or a steady heel with a shirt dress, you will create a retro look.
Long shirt dresses are somehow particularly romantic.