The Classic Shirt Dress
An Effortlessly Stylish and Timeless Wardrobe Essential
The Classic Shirt Dress is a perfect addition to your Capsule/Wardrobe Essentials list: comfortable, versatile, and effortlessly stylish. It’s theΒ perfect dress for those days when you don’t know what to wear and don’t want to put together a complicated outfit.
The Versatility of Styling a Classic Shirt Dress
The Classic Shirt Dress is essentially a blank canvas, and it’s all about how you accessorise and style it. Style with a pair of slides, statement sunglasses and a straw basket bag. Or pair the same dress with sneakers and a crossbody bag. The outfit combinations are endless, and an opportunity to add your own trademark style.
The Search for the Best Classic Shirt Dress
This post focuses on The Classic Shirt Dress; the classic design ensures that it never goes out of style, making it an item you can wear year after year. If you want a timeless investment piece, denim, khaki, beige, black, and white shirt dresses go with almost anything.
The Classic Shirt Dress would appear to be relatively straightforward; however, finding a classic version can be harder than you think. With that in mind, I have created a checklist below to help you find the perfect fit, and Iβve researched and curated some of the best brands and styles.
Paula x
Wardrobe Essentials
The Classic Shirt Dress.
CHECKLIST FOR YOUR PERFECT Timeless FIT:
The Edit
THE CLASSIC SHIRT DRESS: An Effortlessly Stylish and Timeless Wardrobe Essential
01.
FRANK & EILEEN
Rory Maxi Shirt Dress
ABOUT | The Rory exudes effortless style. There are rave reviews, and most people appear to buy another one after purchase.
Available in Organic Voile, Denim, “Lived in Linen”, and various colours. (Sizes – XXS to XL)
02.
COS
Deconstructed Midi Shirt Dress
The shirt dress has become a design signature at COS and is always a great place to keep an eye on (you can check out a couple of other COS options at the end of this post).
This featured Navy one has been updated with a sharp, pointed collar, a minimal concealed placket, and a curved, stepped hem.
03.
ME + EM
Fluid Stripe Maxi Shirt Dress + Belt
ME+EM is one of my favourite British designer labels; you can learn more about them here.
It’s a slightly more sophisticated version that can be easily dressed up or down. A timeless classic with two classic staples in one: a shirt dress and a bold stripe!
04.
THE FRANKIE SHOP
Cala Satin Shirt Dress
The Frankie Shop “Cala” Shirt Dress is classic and effortlessly stylish. It comes in various colours and fabrics (both block and striped).
I have coveted this dress for a long time, but it sells out quickly, and I have always had trouble deciding which one! It’s 100% on my wish list. Check out my favourite Shirt Dresses from The Frankie Shop below.
05.
ARKET
Linen Shirt Dress
ABOUT | A Classic 100% Linen Shirt Dress with a curved hemline. Available in two more colours. Personally, I’d ditch the belt and make it longer. What’s not to love?
06.
SEASIDE TONES
Linen Shirt Dress
Another stunning, effortlessly classic Linen Shirt Dress. Seaside Tones produces many Linen styles, but this is my absolute favourite.
07.
ANTHROPOLOGY
The Soren Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress by Maeve
ABOUT | The Soren Shirt Dress by Maeve is an Anthropology exclusive. It is a classic silhouette that flatters all, available in various colours and sizes.
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Wardrobe Essentials Edit
If I am brutally honest, I’m a fifty-something lover of fashion and beautiful things. And, like many people my age, my style has evolved over the years.
However, I have increasingly found myself looking at a wardrobe of impulsive (and often extravagant) fashion purchases, with too many “I have nothing to wear” moments.
There is no doubt that, given my love of fashion, I have always been slightly dubious of the concept of a “Capsule Wardrobe”. However, I’m increasingly convinced that investing in certain quality wardrobe essentials, can offer endless versatility for an elevated, timeless, effortless and ageless style.
Not only can you enhance your personal style, but you can save money, help the environment and give yourself confidence that you have something to wear.
So I hope you follow “Wardrobe Essentials Edit” posts with essential classic items and suggested ways to style them.
Paula x
P.s.
If you like this post, check out my posts on Wardrobe Essentials below;
The Classic White T-Shirt: A Must-Have for Every Wardrobe
Best Oversized White Shirts for Women β A Wardrobe Essential
The Best Womenβs Trench Coats β The Must-Have Transitional Wardrobe Item!
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