Shirt dress - from brutal to elegant look

The high popularity of such versatile and comfortable outfits as a shirt dress has been celebrated for more than a year. Dresses of this style can be seen in the wardrobe of many fashionistas.

If the girl is thin, and her figure looks like a rectangle, it is recommended to choose a straight shirt dress, which will be made of light fabric, have a midi length and a light shade.

Girls with a feminine hourglass figure can wear both loose and fitted shirt dresses of any length. If the figure is disproportionate (the upper or lower part is complete), you should stop your choice on a spacious dress model without a pattern and without a belt.

The shirt dress is often purchased and worn by women who like conservative and simple yet elegant clothing. This is a popular style among fans of minimalism and girls who want to wear cozy and elegant dresses at the same time.

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.

In the 50s, this dress was modified by Christian Dior, appearing in his new collections.In the 60s, the popularity of this style increased significantly both in the USSR and abroad. Shirt dresses are increasingly appearing on magazine covers and on catwalks. In the 80s, the model came to the liking of Yves Saint Laurent, who was promoting the safari style at that time.

For most models, collars are presented in a stand-up or turn-down option. The sleeve can be set-in and supplemented with cuffs, but it can also be absent. There is usually a fold along the back of a shirt dress, and if the product is a little fitted, folds are also present in the front.

Almost all shirt dresses are buttoned, like men's shirts. In this case, the buttons are located openly or hidden under the bar. For sewing dresses of this style, mainly natural fabric is used - linen, wool, jeans, corduroy, cotton and others. Most of the dresses have a solid color, but there are also models with ornaments and embroidery on the hem, cuffs or collar.

A short silk shirt dress is a great choice for a party. High-heeled shoes and an interesting clutch are matched to this.

The color of the dress can also act as an accent for an evening bow. To do this, select a model with a saturated shade, adding jewelry in a contrasting suitable color, and an unforgettable look is guaranteed.

An outfit of this style is ideal as a dress that is worn at home. Home shirt dress is sewn from soft and comfortable fabrics. They accentuate femininity and are much better suited as daily home wear than bathrobes.

A shirt dress made from denim is very popular these days for its successful silhouette and practical use. Models made of thin jeans are characterized by a loose fit and medium length. In such dresses, the material drapes perfectly and emphasizes the figure.

A denim shirt dress makes a great base for your everyday wardrobe. By choosing different accessories for it, you can create the desired style (for example, urban or ethnic) in order to get practical and original bows for every day.

Denim models, which can be called strict classics, are no less attractive. They are distinguished by a turn-down collar, a through strap, and the presence of pockets. To create a retro look, you can choose an indigo shade with embroidery, complementing such a dress with platform shoes, a soft bag and large glasses.

These shirt dress models are distinguished by emphasized cut details, thanks to which their use helps in demonstrating the advantages of a slim figure.

Fitted shirt dresses have darts, due to which the products fit exactly at the waist. Most often, these models are knee-length.

Since the shirt dress has a characteristic collar, this outfit is quite appropriate as a business dress. Especially if you choose a product in a discreet color and without additional finishing. 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.

The shirt dress can be wide, visually several sizes larger than the girl wears.

This is the name of one of the varieties of shirt dress, a characteristic feature of which is the abundance of pockets and fasteners. In such a dress, pockets can be located both on the top and on the skirt.

Also, most safari dress models have a fold-over collar, belt and short sleeves. Usually, thick fabric is used for sewing such dresses. The front safari dress is fastened with buttons or zippers along the entire length.

White shirt dresses are among the most common. Such models are bought for everyday summer wardrobe, especially if they are made of chiffon, cambric or silk. In such a dress, you can perfectly shade tanned skin, as well as emphasize the slimness of the figure.

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 base for evening wear. In this case, they are complemented with bright accessories.

Shirt dresses of this color are most often represented by denim models, although there are also products from cotton, chiffon, linen and other fabrics.

Shirt dresses in black with white trim help to highlight the plusses of the figure and hide possible flaws. It can be a black dress, in which the cuffs and placket are highlighted in white.

Along with the very popular monochrome shirt dress models, many women of fashion buy an outfit with prints.

The colors of these dresses are very diverse. You can see shirt dresses with stripes, polka dots, flowers, checks. When choosing a product with a print, it is important to take into account the nuances of the figure. For example, a shirt dress in a large cage or horizontal strip is not recommended for owners of curvy shapes.

This shirt dress model is a feminine and rather interesting outfit.

The clasps of such a dress can go along the entire length, but there are also products that have buttons only up to the waist, and at the bottom the skirt remains solid. Such a dress will easily hide plump legs.

Models with such a length are in demand among both 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.

A mini shirt dress is worn mainly in the summer, wearing it with flat sandals or high heels.

A small number of accessories are enough for such a dress, or in general you can do with just a bag. A wide short shirt dress is usually complemented with a belt.

Nowadays, a shirt dress is present in many contemporary styles - from business to military and romantic. Such clothes are indispensable in a summer wardrobe, allowing you to create a non-trivial everyday look.

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 shirt dresses are in high demand, which in modern collections are presented by romantic models with a free cut and strict products with a vintage silhouette.

• A shirt dress is often complemented with a belt, making the look more feminine.
• Dresses of this style are worn on their own, but quite often they wear leggings, leggings or jeans with them.
• You can choose a light chiffon or silk scarf for a classic shirt dress.
• The outfit can be complemented by a fur short vest, a roomy bag and large sunglasses.

For a vintage look, on the contrary, they use large jewelry - beads, earrings, a bracelet. Brown-colored accessories made of wood or leather are ideal for a white shirt dress.

Also, this style goes well with sandals and ballerinas. Choose shoes with thick heels or platform for a long model of such a dress. Wear platform ankle boots or a steady heel with your shirt dress for a retro look.