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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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