Adaptable Spring Attire

GIRL STUFF, BECAUSE SOMETIMES NO ONE ELSE UNDERSTANDS

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We know you’re like every other girl in America, you wear jeans or leggings and a t-shirt pretty much every day of your life. You can create a whole variety of outfits with a single addition to your closet (who knows, you may already own this piece). A shirt dress can be worn for a cool, casual look or can be dressed up. Either way, it’s perfect for this time of year when the weather can sometimes be totally unpredictable. Don’t get stuck in a rut, use these tips to inspire a new look every day of the week.

On its Own

Simply wear your shirt dress with booties and a long pendant necklace for a classic outfit.

Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Karyn Western Booties, $89.95, available at Altar’d State; Petal-Pendant Necklace, $9.99, available at H&M.

Over Jeans

Drape your shirt dress open over a crisp white tee, jeans and sneakers for a casual look.

Pima Cotton Slub Crewneck T-Shirt, $35.00, available at Nordstrom; Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Sam Edelman Luann Platform Sneaker, $140.00, available at Nordstrom; Rayla Mom Jeans, $69.95, available at Altar’d State.

Over a Dress

Layer it over a simple maxi dress by wearing it open for a vest effect. Pile on the jewelry or a scarf with flats or heels for a polished look.

Cuff Bracelet, $29.99, available at H&M; Glass-bead Necklace, $59.99, available at H&M; Tear Drop Earrings, $9.99, available at H&M; Mesh Slingbacks, $44.99, available at H&M; Elsie Flat, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Stretch Cotton Ribbed Tank Dress, $79.50, available at Nordstrom; Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom.

Unbuttoned Bottom

Unbutton the bottom of your dress and wear your shirt dress with leggings, a belt and kicks.

Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; All Clear Floral Leggings, $59.95, available at Altar’d State; Sam Edelman Hayden Sneaker, $120.00, available at Nordstrom.

Under Sweater

On those cold, rainy days, wear a sweater over your shirt dress so it looks like a skirt. Pull the collar out, wear a short necklace and don on a pair of boots. 

Short Necklace, $37.99, available at H&M; Americana Pullover Sweater, $69.95, available at Altar’d State; Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Jeffrey Campbell Gazette Combat Boot, $104.97, available at Nordstrom Rack.

With Corset

Wear a super trendy corset over your shirt dress with bulky sandals to balance out the cinched top. Blouse the dress out nicely above and below the corset so you don’t look disproportionate.

Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Rokh Corset, $129.00, available at H&M; Chunky Rings, $19.99, available at H&M; Kiki Platform Sandals, $79.95, available at Altar’d State.

Tucked In

Unbutton the bottom and wear it over a skirt, pair of shorts or even jeans. You can tuck one side in if you’d like and leave the other side draped out. Wear with sandals for a girly look.

Lattice Sling Bag, $54.95, available at Altar’d State; Katie Eyelet Trouser Shorts, $59.95, available at Altar’d State; Stripe Long Sleeve Cotton Shirtdress, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Avila Slingback Espadrille Platform Sandal, $89.95, available at Nordstrom; Nixi Clip Dot Skirt, $59.95, available at Altar’d State.
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