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23 Best Women's Shirt Dresses to Buy Now: How to Style Your Shirt Dress

STYLE - Mar 28, 2022

How to Style Your Shirt Dress: 23 of the Best Women's Shirt Dresses to Buy Now 

by gemma prior

How to Style Women's Shirt DressImage: Daniel Zuchnik / Getty Images 

'Having this staple in your wardrobe will give you a go-to outfit for almost every occasion, season after season.'


Shirt dresses are a long-standing wardrobe basic, rather than a trend you’ll tire of before the next season arrives.

And whether you’re heading into cooler months or warmer months the shirt dress is a classic staple for every wardrobe.

You can team it with strappy heels or platform sandals in summer or knee-length boots and a coat in winter.

It’s a timeless style and will never look dated.

Keep reading for ideas for how to style your shirt dress for any season or occasion, plus 23 of the best shirt dresses around now, both affordable and luxury.


How to Style Your Shirt Dress


The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton certainly knows how to style a shirt dress, regularly appearing in classic pieces. She may even be a fan of the not-so-classic style, seen recently in a leopard print shirt dress at a royal engagement. 

Whether it’s a classic or a contemporary style shirt dress, these wardrobe staples all have multiple options when it comes to styling. 

A true gem in a capsule wardrobe in particular, where there’s less hanging in your closet but what is there is versatile and work together.

When dressing for summer a shirt dress is an easy to style option. For a casual lunch with friends you might pair it with some
chunky sandals or a pair of sneakers. Or for something a little dressier try some light sandals or wedge heels.

For the in-between seasons you could try a long sleeve shirt dress with some ankle boots or sneakers, and perhaps an
oversized denim jacket or a trench coat.

You could also try layering your shirt dress over some pants or jeans for a little added warmth
.

And in winter you can layer until your warm, combining a chunky knit, a long coat  and even some knee-high boots. You could also try a slim fitting turtleneck knit or raised neck t-shirt under your dress for some added insulation.

Check out the 9 images I've included below for some more ideas regarding how to style a shirt dress no matter the weather or occasion. 

Plus my edit of 23 of the most chic shirt dresses available now, but valuable in your wardrobe for years to come.

Outfit Inspiration

Shirt dress with a sweater layered over the top & knee high bootsImage: Carriebradshawlied.com

Shirt dress with flat sandalsImage: ELLE France

How to wear a shirt dress over jeans or pantsImage: Pinterest

A shirt dress with chunky platform sandalsImage: Pinterest

Shirt dress wi a coat for winterImage: Dailymail.co.uk

An oversized button up shirt worn as a shirt dress with heelsImage: Pinterest

Shirt dress worn with sneakersImage: Pinterest

Shirt dress worn with ankle boots for in-between seasonsImage: KDV/Fashionista

Shirt dress with knee-high boots and layered with high-neck jumperImage: Pinterest

23 Best Women's Shirt Dresses: Wardrobe Basics
Dissh White Knot Front Shirt Dress
DISSH WHITE KNOT-FRONT SHIRT DRESS $169.99 AUD, FROM DISSH
LOCATION: Australia
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Arket Sleeveless Shirt Dress
ARKET sleeveless SHIRT DRESS $50 AUD (On sale), FROM arket
LOCATION: europe & Others
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GAP Utility Pocket Denim Shirt Dress
GAP utility pocket denim SHIRT DRESS $107 AUD, FROM gap
LOCATION: US & OTHERS
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Zara Belted Mini Shirt Dress
zara belted mini SHIRT DRESS $94 AUD, FROM zara
LOCATION: US & OTHERS
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Dissh White Knot Front Shirt Dress
people tree sophia SHIRT DRESS $205 AUD, FROM people tree
LOCATION: UK
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Esprit Pinstripe Shirt Dress with Tie around belt
esprit SHIRT DRESs with tie around belt $98 AUD, FROM esprit
LOCATION: UK & OTHERS
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Esprit Pinstripe Shirt Dress with Tie around belt
maurie and eve yucca maxi SHIRT DRESs $229 AUD, FROM maurie and eve
LOCATION: australia
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Esprit Pinstripe Shirt Dress with Tie around belt
mila.vert Striped sHIRT DRESs $355 AUD, FROM mila.vert
LOCATION: EUrope
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Esprit Pinstripe Shirt Dress with Tie around belt
jillian boustred beau SHIRT DRESs with tie around belt $98 AUD, FROM jillian boustred
LOCATION: Australia
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Recreate Found Shirt Dress in
recreate found sHIRT DRESs $213 AUD, FROM recreate
LOCATION: new zealand
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Everlane Oxford Shirt Dress in black
everlane oxford SHIRT DRESs $161 AUD, FROM everlane
LOCATION: us
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Everlane Oxford Shirt Dress in black
outland denim linen SHIRT DRESs $289.90 AUD, FROM outland denim
LOCATION: australia
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Everlane Oxford Shirt Dress in black
polo ralph lauren belted SHIRT DRESs $319 AUD, FROM the iconic
LOCATION: australia
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Saba Daria Midi Shirt Dress
saba daria midi SHIRT DRESs $161 AUD, FROM saba
LOCATION: australia
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The Frankie Shop Cala Organic Cotton Shirt Dress in White
the frankie shop cala shirt DRESs $248 AUD, FROM the frankie shop
LOCATION: europe & OTHERS
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Faithfull the
faithfull the brand monita SHIRT DRESs $169 AUD, FROM faithfull the brand
LOCATION: australia
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Tibi Striped Shirting Shirtdress
tibi striped shirting SHIRT DRESs $530 AUD, FROM tibi
LOCATION: us
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Camilla & Marc Marina Midi Shirt Dress
camilla & Marc marina SHIRT DRESs $650 AUD, FROM camilla & marc
LOCATION: australia
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Anna Quan Noor Cotton Blend Poplin Shirt Dress
anna quan cotton-blend SHIRT DRESs $630 AUD, FROM net-a-porter
LOCATION: uk & Others
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A.P.C Aurelia Midi Denim
a.p.c aurelia midi SHIRT DRESs $344 AUD, FROM 24 Sèvres
LOCATION: europe
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Lemaire High Neck Draped Cotton Poplin Midi Shirt Dress
lemaire draped SHIRt DRESs $724 AUD, FROM matchesfashion
LOCATION: uk
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SIR Franc Belted Cotton-Silk Midi Shirt Dress
sir franc belted SHIRt DRESs $300 AUD, FROM moda operandi
LOCATION: us
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Matteau The Channel Shirt Dress

matteau the channel SHIRt DRESs $500 AUD, FROM matteau
LOCATION: australia
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