With it so many pluses. What ever the occasion, desk to dinner and beyond, a dress has your covered. Literally. A summer holiday a suit case of floaty dresses will have you in good stead. For big occasions a beautifully cut dress creates effortless chic. Sleek yet interesting. Sometimes you can end up with something that looks stunning but you might never wear again. Beware of the pitfalls of shopping for something so specific. Look for things that can be easily layered for a chilly evening or office. Hem lines that suit a trainer and a heel. Some dressed can be too frilly, a challenge to layer without looking bulky. Some too body con nothing worse than wearing something you have to pull and adjust every time you sit down. Some times you can get lost in a dress and it wears you.
How to find the the perfect paradigm of versatility which we often stumble across by chance.
A shirt dress is the ultimate wardrobe essential. It can see you through from desk to dinner and beyond. Effortless for the school run and ideal for the presentation you have later.
Elama ticks all of the boxes. A weight that can be easily layered with a jacket or knit. The length being mid calf works perfectly with trainers, boots and heels. In fun prints and uplifting colours it is one you will wear on repeat.
Sara the contemporary version of a shirt dress has a totally different vibe. Knee skimming. This style comes into it's own when teamed with a knit. I love it with a knitted tank, boots or trainers. One of my go to looks.
The wrap dress is another go to and Houli ticks all of the boxes. The wrap tie enhances and supports the bust. The tulip hemmed wrap looks chic with trainers or heels. It layers with a blazer or a bomber. Choices are endless making this a wardrobe hero piece.
This dress will be hitting down next month
Sneak peek
A shirt dress is a dress designed to resemble a collared shirt. It typically has a button-down front, a collar, and may have cuffed sleeves. Shirt dresses come in various lengths, from mini to maxi, and can be made from a variety of materials.
Shirt dresses are incredibly versatile and flatter most body types. You can adjust the silhouette with a belt to cinch your waist or leave it loose for a more relaxed look.
The beauty of a shirt dress lies in its versatility. Here are some ideas:
Shirt dresses can be dressed up or down depending on your shoe choice. Sneakers or sandals work for casual looks,while heels add a dressier touch. Boots can also be a stylish option for cooler weather.
A statement necklace or earrings can elevate a simple shirt dress. Belts can define your waist and add shape. Scarves can add a pop of color or pattern.
Shirt dresses are a timeless classic that will never go completely out of style. Trends may shift slightly in terms of silhouette, length, or embellishments, but the core concept of a dress resembling a collared shirt remains a staple.
Rebecca Rodden founder of the Fashion Lifestyle Brand ‘Eluroom’
She brings wealth and knowledge in the Fashion Industry, Spanning 20 years working her way up to Buying Director at a British Luxury Retail Company.
Her knowledge and skills of how and what you wear can set your mood or mindset for the day has become her specialty.
Rebecca, designs her own sustainable fashion dresses and incorporates mindfulness and wellbeing in her brand ethics to connect to her customers on a deeper level.
She promotes ‘Living with Joy’
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