Where does the shirt dress come from?
Did you know it was Queen Marie-Antoinette who put the shirt dress on the fashion map? Surprising, no? On a beautiful summer’s day in the 1770s, she wore a simple white cotton dress (much lighter and more comfortable than the gowns of the time) and it quickly became popular.
So we’re not exaggerating when we say this is a timeless classic!
We’re talking about shirt dresses. They’re simple, elegant and comfortable and come in all sorts of colours and styles. We’re sure you’ll find something to your liking! Long, mid-length or short, short or long sleeves, denim, neutral or printed? The choice is yours!
What’s great about the shirt dress is that you can create an infinite number of looks with it.
We suggest three ways to wear a shirt dress.
1. Casual
For a casual look, a short-sleeved shirt dress is perfect. Team it with a drawstring belt, a pair of white trainers and your sunglasses, and you’re ready to hit the town!
2. Holiday
A shirt dress is the perfect item for the holidays: light and airy for hot summer days and totally practical! Planning a day at the beach? Wear your dress over your swimsuit and combine it with a pair of beautiful sandals. Comfort and style guaranteed!
3. Chic
A shirt dress can be a perfectly feminine and chic garment. Choose a long version and add a belt to emphasise your waist. A pair of boots and you’re ready to go!
Harriette shirt dress (Fibre Mood 19)
Want to sew your own shirt dress? Harriette is perfect! Harriette has a pretty collar, breast pockets with flaps, and sleeves with split and buttons. Wear it with a belt – the perfect combination!
Need inspiration for your next project? You’ll find it here!
