A white shirt dress is a wildly versatile wardrobe staple and offers endless styling possibilities. Today I’m joining my blogging pals to showcase our favorite white pieces for summer and how we style them. So let’s get to it, shirt dress styling.
It’s on.
Summer, I mean.
I’m happy to be inside writing this post because it’s hot out there.
And that makes today’s topic especially relevant.
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Summer Whites
Today I’m joining some of my favorite creators to chat about styling white pieces for summer. White dresses, skirts, denim, shorts, shirts, shoes … the possibilities are endless. It may be hot outside but white keeps us looking cool, calm and collected. And I’m styling the ever-popular white shirt dress.
If I’m being totally honest, I’ve not been a huge fan of the shirt dress. I know they’re wildly popular. What’s my problem? I don’t know. Boring and boxy comes to mind. I said what I said.
On the other hand, I love an oversized white shirt and aren’t they one and the same? Hmmm.
I decided to expand my horizons and surfed the interwebs for an ideal white shirt dress. There are many options. Long, short, linen, cotton, and white in every color under the sun. Every price point under the sun too.
I settled on Quince’s European Linen Shirt Dress. Quince is a favorite tried-and-true brand, and I know their pieces are beautifully made and won’t break the bank.
Quince European Linen Shirt Dress
My Quince dress arrived and I find myself pleasantly surprised by how much I like it. Suddenly I’m a convert to the shirt-dresses-are-everything camp. Here’s why …
Versatility of a White Shirt Dress
Far from being boring and boxy, shirt dresses are classic and stylish. I know what you’re thinking. Duh, Juliet … that’s a blinding glimpse of the obvious.
Okay, so in addition to being classic and stylish, shirt dresses are versatile. Now that I’m an aficionado, here are a few ways I’m styling mine …
On it’s own with sneakers ~
I ordered my Quince dress in a small. I could probably have gone x-small, but prefer clothes on the looser side. And the shoulders are a perfect fit which is a primary consideration. I like this dress so much I might invest in a little tailoring to nip in the middle just a skoosh. I don’t hesitate to tailor pieces that I love and know will last.
I love the look of this dress with my new Time Off Sneakers, even though this photo is awful. It’s a great outfit for summer days.
Layered with sandals ~
Are two shirt dresses better than one? I decided to find out and layered a sand colored Quince shirt dress under the white dress. This is an advanced styling maneuver and I’m feeling pretty fashion forward. A blue pinstripe dress would make a fun base layer too.
Belted with sandals ~
Look at me go!
Adding a belt (this woven belt is stretchy and not at all constricting) kicks things up a notch and I’d feel comfortable wearing this look out for casual summer soirees. I’m wearing my new Sam Edelman raffia sandals (I’ve been wearing them everywhere). Ignore the mess behind me.
With woven accessories ~
More White Shirt Dress Options ~
Other Ways to Wear a White Shirt Dress
As a pool or beach coverup ~
On our recent trip to Italy I bought a white linen shirt dress to wear over my bathing suit and shorts on a catamaran adventure. I also wore it with black linen pants around the resort and poolside.
As outerwear ~
Last year it dawned on me that a white shirt dress is a great alternative to a light jacket or cardigan over a summer maxi or wide leg pant.
With jeans or shorts … as an actual shirt ~
And there you have it, the versatility of a white shirt dress for summer.
How will you be wearing white this summer?
Shop the look ~
Now let’s visit my friends to see what white pieces they’re styling for summer.
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