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Shirt dress matches: 8 casual & elegant outfits
Lightweight, tailored and surprisingly versatile: the shirt dress is an item that spans the ages with exceptional ease.
Worn with rebellious sensuality by Brigitte Bardot in the 1950s and reinterpreted over the decades by various designers. Today it populates contemporary collections, created in new silhouettes and materials.
For curvy women, the shirt dress is a fluid and unconstrained style: a dress that adorns the figure without forcing it.
A revisited classic for any occasion
The shirt dress, with its men’s shirt inspired design, has always been synonymous with practical elegance.
But today, due to new proportions and couture details, it has become the centrepiece of the modern curvy wardrobe: flowing lines, tailored collars, exclusive prints and natural fabrics make it a versatile garment to be interpreted for a city chic, resort or formal wear.
Casual and elegant shirt dresses, here's how to match them:
From day to night, the casual shirt dress accompanies you everywhere: for the brightest hours of the day, the shirt dress comes in fresh fabrics and casual silhouettes, perfect for tackling the city or for a weekend outdoors.
4 outfits for casual shirt dresses
At the top of the list this season is the cotton satin shirt dress: linear, sophisticated, with pleated plastron and mother-of-pearl buttons. A daytime piece to personalise with a belt, a pair of mules and an oversized bag.
For a flowing and casual look, the long viscose shirt dress with an exclusive print and flared line pairs perfectly with flat sandals and leather shopper bags, for an urban outfit that still has a holiday spirit.
The shirt dress in envers satin crêpe is a great choice for those looking for relaxed elegance: the straight cut, roll-up cuffs and pockets make it the ideal companion for a busy day, from morning to night.
While the cotton and silk voile dress with lace inlays is an ideal choice for those who love romantic details: lightweight yet refined, it's a style also perfect for informal events with a boho soul.
Evening Elegance: When the shirt dress becomes couture
As the sun goes down, the shirt dress transforms into an evening dress. The lines become more flowing, the details more precious and the fabrics more sophisticated.
4 outfits for elegant shirt dresses
The long embroidered tulle shirt dress with jewel buttons and flared skirt is a small work of art: perfect for summer formal occasions and receptions, it goes well with metallic sandals and a satin clutch.
For those who want more discretion with a hint of radiance, the lightweight cady dress hand-embroidered with jet beads and rhinestones is the epitome of "quiet luxury": a garment that embodies understated refinement, ideal for an elegant dinner or a special event.
For an elegant look in just a few minutes, the dress in silk crêpe de Chine with a pussy bow effortlessly enhances femininity.
Finally, those who like something more curated will find the solution in the cotton voile shirt dress with pleated flounces: the perfect blend of romantic and sophisticated
How to choose the right shirt dress for your silhouette
The beauty of the curvy shirt dress is that it adapts to the figure without constriction.
If you want to accentuate your waist, opt for models with a belt or an unstructured shaped line.
If you prefer to elongate your figure, opt for trapeze or column cuts.
Vertical prints, flared lines and V-necks help enhance every figure in a balanced manner.
Accessories and layering: the finishing touch
A silk foulard, a pair of oversized earrings, a contrasting belt: small touches are enough to transform a city-look shirt dress to an outfit for an aperitif.
In spring, you can add a flowing trench coat or a linen blazer; in summer, jewelled sandals and a clutch are all you need to create the wow effect.
