This week has had quite a circle of events starting with the temperatures rising to 99 degrees, ironically making our air conditioning unit fail in my office. Needless to say, I didn’t plan on working in 86 degree temperatures, but I have a serious feeling that this is how summer might be this year… a scorcher.
So with client meetings and just essentially fending for your live in the heat, finding the perfect business professional outfit to adjust to the heat was a necessity. Pants obviously not an option, so I sifted through my closet and found one of my favorite summer staples, the shirtdress. I like to believe the shirtdress originated from women wearing mens oversized dress shirts and turning them into a simple dress for every day. They seem to have a tomboy-meets-girl vibe, but more feminine touch from its androgynous counterpart. Whatever the case, it was an answer to my sweaty prayers this week. Especially this menswear-inspired striped tie-waist shirtdress that I picked up. I couldn’t resist the tie waist, eliminating the need for a heavy belt that would just add more to the extreme heat.
From a mini to maxi shirtdress, there are so many options to choose from. It’s almost too easy to find yourself a few options to add to your wardrobe this summer. Check out a few of my favorites and beat the heat:
Shirtdress // Bag
Photos: Haley Nord
Alissa says
The weather has totally killed my outfit vibes this week! Love that dress girl. Werk it.
Kirsten says
I am in love with shirtdresses! This one is no exception. So cute!
Sydney says
I love the little bow detail!
xo, Syd
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Mukund Madhav says
wow. I am so jealous now.
Kristina Padgett says
That dress is adorable on you!! I love the stripes and how you paired it with those cute wedges 🙂
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Fancy Free Nancy says
I’m not a fashionista and don’t usually see what is trending but this is awesome, and it looks great on you! Thank you for these great pictures and the options you left to check out in the stores!
Ruthie says
How pretty!! Love the detail in this dress and how you styled it!! xo
Heather with WELLFITandFED says
Love the shoes! I just bought a similar pair (not quite so high!) 🙂 They go great with the dress.
Rachel says
I absolutely love this shirtdress and it looks fabulous on you! Love the waist tie detail.
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Amber Shannon says
Super cute!! I love everything about this dress!!
♥
Amber
All the Cute
Valerie says
So cute. Glad to see these back in style.
Hannah says
I love that dress! Dresses are my favorite for every season, but they’re especially great in the summer.
– Hannah, http://www.thecatsandcoffee.com
Elaine McKellips says
I love this look! So versatile. Dress it up or down! And those shoes! Lovely post. 🙂
Holly says
Very cute. I couldn’t do the long sleeves in summer though. Too hot.
Rafal says
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Irene Papadopoulou says
Love this outfit!
Irene
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Nicole @ Work|Wear|Wander says
I love a good shirtdress, and this one looks amazing on you!
Michelle says
I am loving the shirt dress trend right now!!! It looks great. Love your shoes to!!
Merritt Beck says
Such a fan of shirt dresses! I’ve also seen many that are sleepless as well for those over the top hot days! Loving the bow detail on this one! So cute!
xx, Merritt
The Style Scribe
mahryska says
love love this look!!
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Jo says
Love that interesting belt detail on your shirtdress! Gorgeous!
xo, Jo
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