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The summertime staple you can wear throughout the year
Nothing says summer quite like a shirt dress. Throw it on, dress it up, dress it down, the shirt dress is a classic style, and a versatile shape ideal for warmer climes. From classic belted, to short, flirty, printed numbers, here’s our selection of shirt dresses that you’ll want to wear now, through autumn and next summer.
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Hutton Dress, £480
Cara Cara has developed their best-selling Hutton top and have turned it into a long, cotton poplin shirt dress, complete with a self-tie cinch waist, a ruffle tier skirt, and puffed sleeves. This style is available in black and white colourways.
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Oversized Pintucked Cotton Mini Shirt Dress, rent from £37.60 for four days
A super cute mini shirt dress, you can rent this beauty from Hurr Collective for a fraction of the retail price. Expect a delicate pale pink shade, front pintucks and a statement back. For an all-pink look add the vintage-inspired cat-eye sunglasses from the Missoma and Le Specs collaboration.
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Cotton Mini Shirt Dress in Leopard Print with Short Sleeves, £52
For those who love leopard print, this shirt dress is for you. Mini, shift, and boxy in style, there’s a breast pocket, short sleeves and a classic collar. A responsible product, it’s certified as OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 (meaning this textile has been tested for harmful substances via an independent, international label).
The Amalfi Stripe Silk Shirtdress with Belt, £159
A traditional white, A-line shirt dress, with navy stripes, the dress has been inspired by summers on the Amalfi coast. Read about the brands commitment to sustainability here.
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+ NET SUSTAIN Asymmetric Striped Organic Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirt Dress, £1090
For this Stella McCartney dress there are panels of organic cotton-poplin printed with stripes in varying shades and widths, along with a self-tie belt and an asymmetric midi hem. A part of Net-a-Porter’s +NET SUSTAIN collection, this dress has been made using considered processes and materials.
Lori Black Cherry Shirt Dress, £80
Kitri is known for its fun dresses, and so, a 70s-inspired cherry print has been applied to its traditional shirt dress silhouette (partly made from Ecovero™ Viscose). Wear it now and into the autumn with tights and boots. Catch it while you can, as it’s now in the sale.
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Maxi Shirtdress, £393
A perfect throw-on-and-go dress, this one by American brand Frank & Eileen is made in America from a lightweight twill cotton fabric, with a curved raw-cut hem. It’s available in this classic pale blue wash, a deeper blue, and blue and white colourways.
Fluid Stripe Maxi Shirt Dress + Belt, £250
This classic day dress from ME+EM is a summer staple with its white and navy-blue stripe, collar and waist tie. It’s made from 100 percent sustainable fabric, a LENZING™ Tencel that is gentle on the skin and breathable.
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Belted Shirt Dress, £543
A slick shirt dress that means business, this one has slide slits, a chunky belt, and is cut to a midi length from organic cotton — ensuring no dangerous pesticides were used during cultivation, and significantly reducing the water burden for growers and their local communities.
Deia Dress, £250
Known for their thoughtfully crafted, everyday staples, this mid-length Deia shirtdress is made from Irish linen, and features a collar, front buttons, short sleeves, and a waist tie to add some shape. It’s recommended to hand or machine wash at 30 degrees Celsius and allow it to dry naturally.
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Ira Floral-Print Tie-Waist Linen Shirt Dress, £370
Calling all print lovers, look to this Ira dress from Australian label Alémais, made exclusively for MATCHES. Established by Lesleigh Jermanus, a designer with 20 years of experience, she focuses on supporting artisanal craftsmanship, as well as protecting ecosystems and local communities, commonly using organic and durable fibres such as hemp, ramie and linen. This Ira dress is cut from linen and has a green floral print, plus a detachable belt.
La Robe Arles Cut-Out Cotton and Linen-Blend Mini Dress, rent from £49
A thoroughly contemporary and minimal take on a shirt dress, as you’d expect from Jacquemus, the statement comes in the form of the waist baring cut-out. It is also available to rent in a white colourway.
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Ditsy Floral Malika Midi Shirt Dress, £65
Perfect for summer BBQs, fetes, or cocktail terraces, this is a brilliantly versatile dress from Nobody’s Child. This shirt dress is made from 100 percent recycled polyester and dons a green ditsy floral print. It’s stitched with a slip lining, features pearlescent buttons and subtle puff sleeves.
Dree Embroidered Cotton-Poplin Shirt Dress, £495
Who know a simple shirt dress could be so fun? This white cotton-poplin one from Saloni features pink, yellow, and orange embroidery on the collar, sleeves, and hem for summery, sunset vibes. Top off the look with the pink Linda Farrow Agnes Cat Eye Sunglasses.
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The Kate Belted Dress, £257
An effortless dress that you’ll want to wear every day, the Kate Belted Shirtdress is cut to mini, and can be worn with its self-belt or without for a loose, relaxed look. As well as ocean blue, it’s available in a hot tangerine shade and timeless black. Dedicated to sustainable practices, learn more about their approach here.
Green Striped Tansy Dress, £522
Made in Italy from 100 percent cotton poplin, this is a stylish shirtdress and tunic rolled into one, brought to you by Jane Pendry, the founder and designer of Dovima Paris. There are green and shite stripes on the front body, along with contrasting blue and white stripes on the collar, cuffs and back panel to spice it up. It’s a must for summer. Team with Paradigm Filipe sunnies in citron.
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Holly Dress, £258
A playful take on a classic, this Holly dress by Rails is made of sustainable cotton poplin. Here, classic blue stripes, and an A-line silhouette have been combined with cheeky cut-outs to show some skin. Complete with the Omonia Sabot clogs from Ancient Greek Sandals.
+ NET SUSTAIN Sofia Belted Striped Cotton-Poplin Midi Shirt Dress, £769
Founded in 1967, Florentine label Loretta Caponi is famous for its dresses and beachwear. Their Sofia shirt dress is made from cotton-poplin and features a coral striped pattern, two chest pockets and a tie waist, all coming together for a summer statement.
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Limini Dress, £395
For a full-length shirt dress that calls to the sun, see this one from on the Island. The statement comes in the form of the artistic pale pink and green print that features on the 100% Italian cotton voile – and what’s more, it’s sewn in London at their family-owned factories.
Yvonne Calf Dress, £760
Thierry Colson has a storied history in the fashion industry, having worked as a consultant for the likes of Jil Sander, Chloé, and Hermès whilst working as fashion editor for Vogue Homme, Numéro Homme and Madame Figaro. Now, with his eponymous label, expect plenty of style in the form of his flowing, easy to wear dresses, from shirting styles, including this 100 percent silk blue stripey version to cool kaftans.
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Blake Dress, £510
Founded by Zeynep Tansug in 2017, Piece of White offers the most gorgeous of sunshine wear, including this avant-garde take on a shirtdress. Crafted from 100 percent linen, the style is available in peanut, coconut, deep blue, pale blue and olive.
Featured image: Thierry Colson
