Just call me the gingham gangsta because I can’t stop won’t stop my love for this print. I came across this gingham shirtdress from AVA + VIV in Target and had to grab it because I intend to ride it all the way through to fall. A shirtdress is one of the most versatile pieces that I can recommend for any woman with any lifestyle. Whether you are a comfy casual woman on the go, a connoisseur of corporate chic, or anything in between, a shirt dress can take anything on.
5 Ways to Style a Shirtdress
As Is with Accessories
The most obvious way to wear it is as a dress. However, there are so many different ways to accesorize this look to switch up the overall look. You can define your waist with a wide waist belt. Add layers on top with a long line vest. Dress it down with a denim jacket on top.
Wear It As Outerwear
The most functional shirtdresses imo can open completely. If it can, this opens you up to the option of wearing your shirt dress as long line outerwear. Whether you wear it with a graphic tee and jeans, over a sleeveless dress on chilly days, or as a flowy duster during the summer, the possibilities are truly endless.
With Jeans
A trend that has been popping up lately is wearing jeans under dresses. If you want to try this trend out, I definitely recommend starting out with a shirt dress. Even though it’s technically a dress, the fact that it’s basically a long shirt makes this trend attempt very effortless.
Skirt On Top
Tuck your shirt dress into a midi or maxi skirt for a completely different look. No one will know unless you tell them. The extra material will actually double as a slip. Does anyone really where slips anymore? I digress.
As A Shirt
Tuck the front or side of your shirt in your skirt or pants for a chic high low look. If their are splits between the front panels and back panels of the shirt, you can also tie the front panels into a waist length knot if tucking isn’t your thing.
