Many men's wardrobe items have moved into women's clothing over time. The fact is that with the course of history, the role of women in society also changed - from a housewife and keeper of the family hearth, she turned into an active member of society.
For hundreds of years, the shirt dress has been used as an item of women's clothing. This stylish wardrobe element will suit any type of figure, build, will hide flaws and highlight imperfections.. What new shirt dresses do fashion designers offer to wear in 2019?
What style is a shirt dress?
The modern shirt-style dress actually originated from an ordinary men's shirt. Coco Chanel played a big role in this transformation.About a hundred years ago, the great French fashion designer slightly “lengthened” the classic men’s shirt, and the result was a magnificent dress: simple, but at the same time, elegant and very feminine. Chanel was famous for her ability to borrow only the best from the men's wardrobe.
Now a shirt dress is a light, flowy dress with buttons at the front, often decorated with a belt and pockets. Most often, such dresses have dropped shoulders, which creates a relaxed silhouette. Of course, dresses can be either straight or fitted, with a cut-off skirt, with or without a belt and collar. Instead of a whole row of buttons, designers often use just a few on top or even a zipper.
What materials are people sewing from in 2019?
Fabrics for a shirt dress are selected based on the purpose for which it is purchased or sewn. Perhaps, almost any material is suitable for this style, except for suit material and too warm and dense.
For everyday wear, it is better to choose light natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, cambric, staple or denim. In winter and autumn, a long shirt made of thin knitwear or viscose looks good. For a festive or evening look, you can experiment with materials and choose lace or translucent fabric (of course, so that your underwear does not show through, as this goes beyond etiquette), chiffon or flowing satin.
What colors, prints, combination of shades - fashion trends
A plain shirt dress will never go out of style; it always looks appropriate and modest. Nevertheless, you can always choose large, catchy accessories that will complement the look and, if necessary, add bright colors even on a gloomy autumn day.
In 2019, it's time to “play” with prints. For example:
- in a flower. Floral print will probably never go out of date. It emphasizes the feminine principle and natural beauty of a girl;
- strip. The most attractive combination of this season is a pastel background color with blue, dark blue and black vertical stripes. This print is not only trendy, but also visually elongates the figure;
- animal drawing. Leopard and zebra print are at the peak of popularity now, but be careful: it’s easy to overdo it and look out of place at an important event;
- cell. Checkered fabric has been helping fashionistas create casual looks for many seasons. If you have dark hair, choose a red check, if you are blonde, then wear dresses with a gray-blue check.
Fashionable decoration 2019
Among the stylish decorative items on a dress this season, the leaders are:
- various belts at the waist;
- patch pockets on the chest;
- fancy or cute shaped buttons (for example, hearts);
- flounces and frills;
- bows and brooches.
Current inserts and elements
One of the most feminine elements of a shirt dress is the lace on the back, shoulders or hem. A well-chosen outfit with lace can be worn every day. It is important that it does not look defiant, but rather girlishly cute. Nylon white or beige knitted lace is suitable for a light summer outfit, and black openwork is suitable for going to a restaurant or an evening social outing.
The absolute trend of the 2019 season is embroidery or appliqué in the form of flowers on the chest or back. Embroidered flowers look especially stylish on a cotton or linen dress in a pastel shade (beige, blue), on denim or on a striped print.
Stylish shirt dress styles 2019
The shirt dress has a wide variety of cuts and styles, so it will be easy for every woman to choose her ideal outfit to suit her mood, situation or event, or time of year.
Military
The peculiarity of the style lies in the color scheme. Choose a long shirt in khaki, marsh, grass and even camouflage colors. If you are a brown-eyed brunette or brown-haired woman, then the military style will definitely fit into your color type. If you also have a dark skin color, then this dress is the best solution.
Safari
The whole point of this dress is simplicity. Typically, safari-style clothing is characterized by beige, brown, olive and beige-gray shades. A shirt dress in this style is decorated with large dark buttons, snaps, and numerous pockets.
It goes well with a wide leather or suede belt with a simple buckle, flashy jewelry, high-heeled shoes, as well as sneakers, sandals or sandals.
The absolute advantage of the safari dress is that it is universal in all respects: it can be worn by both girls and mature ladies; it is equally suitable for walking, going to the cinema, working in the office or studying at university.
With bare shoulder
This option is ideal for summer walks and beach holidays. With bare shoulders, girls look very cute and very attractive to men. Designers produce mainly two types of dresses with bare shoulders:
- in the first, the sleeves do not disappear anywhere, they just have slits in the shoulder area that look beautiful with a closed neck (collar) and a button closure. The trend of the season is flounces on the chest and sleeves;
- the second option is modeled as if it were lowered from the shoulders.In fact, the top fits tightly thanks to an elastic band or other fastening and does not fall off anywhere. Looks sexy and gentle.
This model should be worn with caution by women with wide shoulders so as not to visually increase the effect.
To the floor
The length of this model reaches either the ankle or reaches the floor. Depending on the material, it can be suitable for both everyday wear and for a holiday. For example, a cotton or linen dress is ideal for a summer walk by the sea, and a chiffon or satin dress is ideal for a birthday or New Year party.
Evening
For a festive occasion, choose a midi or maxi length model made of light, flowy fabric. A cutout in the front, from behind which your heeled leg will peek out, will look perfect. At an evening event, a shirtdress made of translucent fabric or lace would also look appropriate.
With fringe
The fringe trend came from the boho style and has firmly settled in the minds of fashion designers. Fringe on clothes can be found in a variety of forms:
- in the form of denim rags on a denim dress;
- in the form of multi-colored tassels;
- from feathers;
- from small threads;
- with strung beads and rhinestones.
With bow, with frills, with belt
A decorative element on a shirt dress always looks advantageous and gives the image a more elegant look. One of the notable options is a large or not so large bow. Its location on things can be completely different:
- the belt is made of fabric and tied at the waist, forming a beautiful bow;
- long or short sleeves are decorated with bows on the cuffs, or along the entire length of the sleeve;
- A bow under the collar looks elegant, either immediately sewn on and made of the same fabric, or tied from a contrasting thin ribbon.This look can be suitable for both work and a romantic date, depending on its styling.
A large decorative element is frills, which can be located on the chest and shoulders, along the hem or cuffs. Give preference to the monochrome option, because flounces themselves are a wonderful decoration. The look can be decorated with elegant earrings or a bracelet.
Large or too voluminous frills do not suit all girls. They are ideal for ladies with a standard figure and medium or tall height. For women with curvy figures or short stature, it is better to choose smaller flounces.
A belt made of fabric or a leather or suede leather strap is perfect for both a fitted and oversized shirt dress. It will emphasize the waist and serve as a fashion accessory to even the simplest plain dress.
With smell
A convenient model for those who do not like to fasten a large number of buttons on their clothes. In addition, the smell forms a beautiful V-neck and reveals an attractive cleavage. The option with a smell is suitable for walks, special events, and cocktail parties. Be careful with color and style: their combination should not resemble a medical gown.
With a flared skirt
The peculiarity of the model is that the skirt of such a dress is cut-off, that is, the top is made in the style of a classic tight-fitting shirt, and the skirt can be made of a different fabric (for example, tulle), a different color, a variety of cuts (sun, half-sun, flared and very fluffy ).
A girl in this appearance looks extremely gentle and feminine, and the image is suitable for summer walks, dates and even festive events.
Asymmetrical
The fashion for asymmetrical shirt dresses appeared several years ago, but still does not lose its relevance. The asymmetry is that the front of the hem is noticeably shorter than the back. Due to the shortened front, a view of slender female legs opens up, and if you complement the look with shoes or sandals with heels, the legs will visually become even longer.
Hoodie dress
Even if a girl has a slim figure, this does not mean that she needs to wear only tight-fitting clothes. The hoodie dress has been a fashion trend for several years now. For overweight girls, it will be a good opportunity to hide figure flaws. A similar wardrobe item can be worn:
- as a full dress. If you wish, thin girls can emphasize their waist with a belt;
- Pair with skinny jeans, trousers or leggings as a stylish cape or tunic.
If the robe is monochromatic, then bright jewelry, a beautiful handbag and shoes will help to enliven the image.
A hoodie dress is one of the best options for pregnant women. The loose cut will not allow you to squeeze your stomach, and the natural lightweight fabric will ensure comfort throughout the entire walk.
Shirt dress 2019 for plus size people: interesting models
Ladies with curvy figures are incredibly lucky: a shirt dress is a wardrobe item not only for slender girls, but also for women with a larger body. It will ideally hide imperfections and allow you to look simple but tasteful.. We advise you to pay attention to the following models:
- straight shirt dress or denim hoodie. Denim fabric is usually quite thick, it will keep you warm and taut. In such models, flat pockets in the side seams or patch pockets on the chest are welcome. Safari or military styles are also ideal;
- even fat people have a waist, so You should choose options with built-in belts or complement the look with a medium or wide belt yourself. There is no need to choose a narrow belt: it will only emphasize a couple of extra pounds and add unnecessary volume;
- A flowy, knee-length or midi-length shirt dress with vertical stripes will help visually make your figure slimmer.