un iconic dress, which survives the passage of time and fashions. The shirtdresser, or the dress that mimics a shirt, male by birth and female by adoption, has held sway in the wardrobe since at least the 1950s. And along the way to get to 2023 it has undoubtedly evolved, without losing those characteristics that made it famous: the collarclassic or Korean, i buttons on the front, the belt tied at the waist if necessary, and the midi length.
Lightweight, thanks to the versatile silhouette and the most classic material, namely the cotton. Today it takes on unprecedented cuts, materials and styles, which allow it to be worn in a thousand different ways: and the credit goes above all to the stylists, who re-edit it in line with the Spring-Summer 2023 trends, and to the It Girls, who Jackie ‘O to Katie Holmes they don’t stop wearing it.
A precious dress in all seasons
Due to its original connotations, the shirt dress has always been the spring dress par excellence. But if the purchase is well thought out, it can also prove valuable in summer or autumn. In short, a piece to keep in the wardrobe all year round, depending on the climate and combinations. The merit of his return in recent times is all of Bottega Veneta, which made it the star of the Fall-Winter 2023/2024 collection in a chic leather version, which quickly became an object of desire for celebs. Structure like a real shirt, that is straight as if it were in all respects one oversized shirts: the model is taken up in the most popular prêt-à-porter collections, from The Frankie Shop to Polo Ralph Laurenin plain or striped poplin, similar to a light blue maxi shirt or pinstriped.
Striped shirtdress in wool, silk and cotton blend, Khaite.
Shirt to whom?
Not only. For the more romantic ones, the 2023 chemisier dress remains faithful to the codes of the pastwith the skirt that goes down on the wheel thanks to the narrow belt at the waist. To be preferred in dark neutral colors such as Navy blue (Woolrich) or in the floral that never fades (I waited). The breezy the better: this is demonstrated by the minimal and loose shirt dresses by &Other Stories And Khaitesimilar version at different price, in pure trend quiet luxury.
But also there utility version with olive green pockets of the chemisier dress Zadarfought starting from the battle cost.
Multi-pocket shirtdress, Zara.
The trendy shirtdresses for Spring-Summer 2023
For those looking for a piece to wear both as a dress and open, perhaps as a cover-up original or jacket on jeans, the denim dress of Goldsignbut also the Hawaii-style patchwork pattern by Farm Rio. The chicest prints? The bandana shirt dress by Dior and the one in silk with a retro motif by Guccibut also to polka dots Fifties (Rixo) or artistic animalier (ba&sh). Sophisticated pieces that are perfect to wear even in the eveningas summarized by the sablé shirtdress by Pradawith classy elegance in total black.
How to combine the shirt dress with style
There are so many ways to carry it. Focusing on the present, a couple of are enough ankle boots and a blazer. The most fashionistas can experiment with i strappy sandals below, a cardigan or a vest above. Rock with the leather jacketdaily chic with the trench. And perfect too for a formal ceremonylike a baptism or a confirmation: just play with the accessories.
The blazer over the chemisier, one of the ways to style it in spring, from Brandon Maxwell’s SS23 fashion show (Photo: Spotlight Launchmetrics).
The fresh season which, if chosen wisely, lasts a lifetime.
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