We all have that one piece of clothing that we just can’t live without. Whether it be a pair of jeans, a sweatshirt, dress, or even sweatpants, we just wish we could wear nothing else but that one item of clothing literally every day but choose not to because we don’t want to repeat the same outfits over and over again. But wait! Don’t you worry! You don’t have to abandon your favorite dresses, skirts, or jeans anymore! Dresses are purposely made for all shapes and sizes, making them the perfect item in your wardrobe. Keep reading to find out how to make your favorite shirtdress versatile and more!
Look #1: Wear in its original state!
Shirtdresses, sometimes called “shirtwaist” dresses have been in style since the year of 1950. They recently made a huge comeback during the summer going into the fall of 2019. These dresses can be worn in a multitude of ways. One obvious way this type of dress can be worn is by itself. In the 1950s women really didn’t pay attention to “fashion trends.” They looked at fashion as being more of a necessity rather than being “glamorous.” However, the idea of clothes not being looked at as “stylish” or “glamorous” changed by the year 1947 when fashion designer, Christian Dior designed the new and trendy, shirtdress. Shirtdresses are feminine versions of typical men’s shirts to give you that comfortable yet stylish look.
Look #2: Wear with Leggings!
Who doesn’t own a simple pair of basic color leggings? For a cold fall day, you can pair your shirtdress with a pair of leggings. Full length or mid-length leggings would go great with your dress, paired with long or ankle boots. Match it up with any other accessories you have and there you go, the perfect, cute and cozy shirtdress look for those cold days!
Look #3: Wear with jeans!
A looser style shirtdress can be perfectly paired with skin-tight jeans. Usually, most females would wear a striped shirtdress with light washed ripped jeans pairing it with either flats, sandals or even sneakers of your choosing. Wearing your shirtdress with jeans give you a more casual look for the day. This is an ideal look to wear for either a casual party or to brunch with some friends.
Look #4: Slap on a belt!
Oversized pieces can sometimes be unflattering to most. A loose dress such as this one can be worn with a slim belt resulting in complimenting your waistline and bringing attention to your figure. A skinny belt takes away from the “boxy” look you get from drowning in your oversized shirtdress. Most prefer a black belt, as it will clinch you at the waist and give you that allusion of the “popular hourglass” shape, however, don’t feel limited to only neutral colored belts, feel free in choosing a brightly colored, pattern belt to give your dress a pop of color!
Look #5: Bringing back the flannels!
Flannels became most popular in the 1990s, originally starting with the sport cricket, extending from the year 1970. Ever since the 90s everyone has been in love with flannels because there warm and fashionable pieces of clothing that almost everyone with completely different senses of style could wear. Something that women back in the day, to women nowadays would do is wrap the flannel around their waist while wearing a dress or an oversized pair of jeans and a tee. Adding a flannel to your shirtdress brings you back to the old school fashion trends, who doesn’t love the 90s old school looks?!
