Long shirt dress
Features and Benefits
Fashion designers often call this dress the French word "chemizier". Distinctive features of this dress are the cut, which resembles an elongated shirt, and often a slightly elongated shoulder line, which gives the impression of a “largeness” of the product.
The front of this dress, as a rule, has buttons, less often - hook-and-loop fasteners. The cut of the dress itself usually does not emphasize the waist, but fashion designers often add a thin belt to the dress. The product usually has a collar as rigid as on a men's shirt, or a stand-up collar.
A long shirt dress will appeal to any fashionista - this year they are extremely relevant. With a long shirt dress, it is very easy to create a spectacular look. In addition, this product is quite versatile: you can go on a visit, for a walk or even to the office.
Popular styles and models
- with long sleeve
Most often, a shirt dress is sewn with short sleeves, but in autumn and winter you want to keep warm and at the same time not say goodbye to your favorite part of the wardrobe.
A long-sleeved shirt dress is most often sewn from dense materials, but there are also interesting models of dresses, the sleeves of which can be made from other materials, such as yarn and chiffon.
- high waisted
This model is suitable for women of fashion, both with a wasp waist and plump ladies. This dress is very versatile. It is able to emphasize the femininity of the figure and at the same time hide its imperfections.
Typically, such styles of shirt dresses are focused on the summer season, and therefore they are sewn from light and airy fabrics. With them, it is extremely easy to create a romantic and delicate look by adding a cozy knitted cardigan, retro-style accessories, as well as a small heel.
- with belt
Like the previous model, the shirt dress with a belt is extremely well suited for girls with any figure. The belt will perfectly define the waist line, visually turning even far from the most ideal female silhouette into an hourglass figure. That is why stylists often advise this long dress not only for women with a beautiful figure, but also for plump women.
- with stand-up collar
Perfect for business style. Stand-up collar perfectly emphasizes the beauty of the neck and hides flaws. Wearing such a dress to the office, in cool weather, you can complement the image with a pullover, a medium-sized bag and wedges.
What length to choose
- Front short back long
This dress will suit both young beauties and quite adult women. Many consider this model to be extremely curious, since the asymmetrical skirt looks quite impressive and interesting.
Depending on the extreme "high point" of the skirt of this model, you can wear it for everyday walks, as well as wear it to the office. It is desirable that this dress be made of a sufficiently dense material, or vice versa, too light, “flying”. Both will help in creating an extremely stylish look.
- To the floor
A shirt dress that is floor-length, gives its owner some zest.With such a dress, it is easy to create a retro look filled with femininity and some kind of romanticism.
The buttons of the dress can be along the entire length of the dress, which is also extremely effective. For example, a black floor-length shirt dress will be a great evening option. It can be combined with both high heels and classic pumps. You can add a small matte clutch with a thin strap and a cozy scarf made of dense material, which can be used as a light cape at any time.
Colors and prints
- Striped
The longitudinal strip can visually "stretch" the figure. Wide transverse stripes are perfect for young and slender fashionistas. You can combine colors in stripes in different ways: contrasting and classic - black and white, or delicate shades of the same color.
- in a cage
Checkered dresses look very solemn. Such a pattern gives immediacy even - In a cage to the most classic strict outfit.
A catchy check against a bright red or rich blue background is slowly going out of fashion. A barely noticeable pattern made in bed tones is becoming popular.
It is important that a large cage will not suit the owners of a magnificent figure - only a young and slender person can afford such a fabric pattern. But a small cell will decorate any young lady.
- Leopard
What you need to create a spectacular image. Bright and bold enough. This print will look extremely interesting in a long “flying” chiffon dress. As a rule, it should be worn with high heels and a dark leather bag.
- In small drawing
Small prints will give any dress some coquetry. Look great in everyday wear.However, small drawings of birds multiplied on the entire dress are now extremely relevant, which, with a good choice of style, will ideally fit into the office style.
materials
- Cotton
Most often, a shirt dress is sewn from natural materials. The most popular of these is perhaps cotton. This fabric is comfortable to wear, and with a small addition of synthetic threads it solves the problem of many fashionistas - it wrinkles less.
Summer dresses are sewn from it. In such models it is extremely convenient, and the body is not hot and comfortable.
- Jeans/denim
A great option for lovers of sports style. It sits well on the hostess using a thick leather belt, as well as sneakers or sneakers. It can be combined with a bright scarf, leather or wooden jewelry, a large leather bag or backpack. From shoes, something in retro style is suitable: rough material, voluminous tractor sole.
Dresses made of such material are worn for a long time, are easy to wash and almost do not wrinkle (an exception may be summer models that are sewn from thinner denim). Outfits from this fabric are good for walking, gatherings in a cafe with girlfriends and shopping.
- Chiffon
This is the most popular fabric used for long shirt dresses. Light and romantic. Dresses made from this fabric look elegant and elegant. There are a lot of color options for this fabric, so every girl will be able to choose exactly the style and color that will help in creating a unique summer look.
What to wear
A long shirt dress is extremely popular in summer and autumn.
In the summer, such an outfit can only be supplemented with properly selected shoes and a bag with accessories. From shoes, you should pay attention to sandals with thick soles, wedges and sandals.If the dress itself is made in a sporty style, it can be supplemented with sneakers. From bags, stylists recommend small backpacks or medium-sized clutches.
In cooler times, such dresses are best complemented with a knitted cardigan to create a casual style, or a jacket, jacket - for business. Look for shoes with steady heels, as well as a bulky leather bag, or a small bag with a thin strap.
It is also relevant to wear a long shirt dress with a leather jacket.
Stylish images
A dark blue dress in a large white check in combination with a burgundy bag will look extremely impressive. The image turns out to be extremely elegant if you add delicate wedges of beige tones to it, and also highlight your lips with lipstick in the same color as the bag. From accessories it is better to choose something neutral, gilded, for example, a massive bracelet.
To create a flirty light look, you should pay attention to a light chiffon dress in olive color that is relevant this year. It is extremely interesting to look with pointed beige stilettos, as well as a dark bag decorated with a large pattern. A small hat to match the color of wide-brimmed shoes can complete the look.