shirtdress
Collared casual frock
A shirtdress is a woman's dress styled like an elongated button-front shirt, typically with a collar, cuffs, and a waist that may be belted.
The style emerged in the mid-twentieth century as practical daywear: She threw on a cotton shirtdress for the office.
Neck encirclement
- cuffsSleeve or wrist bands
- button-downCollar secured at points
- placketReinforced garment slit
- beltedEncircled at waist
yoke · shirttail · hem · pockets · waistline · darts · seams · A-line
Plant fiber for textiles
- linenFlax-derived textile
- chambrayLightweight plain-weave cotton
- denimTough cotton twill
- poplinRibbed plain-weave cloth
silk · jersey · crepe · satin · flannel · twill · voile · broadcloth
Of lasting excellence
- preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- femininePertaining to women
relaxed · polished · effortless · timeless · chic · sophisticated · vintage · retro
collar
Neck encirclement
- cuffsSleeve or wrist bands
- button-downCollar secured at points
- placketReinforced garment slit
belted · yoke · shirttail · hem · pockets · waistline · darts · seams · A-line · shift
cotton
Plant fiber for textiles
poplin · silk · jersey · crepe · satin · flannel · twill · voile · broadcloth · rayon
classic
Of lasting excellence
- preppyPolished, traditional aesthetic
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
feminine · relaxed · polished · effortless · timeless · chic · sophisticated · vintage · retro · bohemian
belted
Encircled at waist
- layeredHaving multiple levels
- accessorizedAdded decorative extras
- tuckedFolded or pushed in
unbuttoned · heels · flats · sneakers · tights · blazer · cardigan · scarf · jewelry · wedges
office
Professional work location
travel · everyday · errands · lunch · shopping · vacation · transitional · day-to-night
- dressessundress, evening gown, ball gown, gown, bridal gown
- dress stylesA-line, sheath, shift, empire line, mermaid
- casual clothesjeans, sneakers, hoodie, shorts, sweatshirt
shirtdressseparates
Divides into portions
coordinates · matching set · skirt suit · pants · trousers
shirtdressball gown
Formal full-length dress
evening gown · formal gown · cocktail dress · couture gown · wedding dress
shirtdressnegligee
Sheer woman's dressing gown
slip dress · bodycon dress · sequined gown · beaded dress · backless dress