How To Wear a Shirt Dress

23 February 2010

They’re everywhere this Spring.

And, lucky for all of us, they’re super versatile.
No matter your style, there’s a shirt dress for you.
With lots of layers or by itself, no matter what the weather is, you can wear a shirt dress.
The same shirt dress can be dressed up for work or dressed down for a backyard bbq.

Here is a guide for how to wear a shirt dress. Different ways to wear one, different styles to try and where you can buy yours now.

How To Wear a Shirt Dress

Cutesy

For a cute, demure look, wear a shirt dress with opaque tights and ballet flats. This is a good look for class, a casual work setting, a lunch date or a girls day of shopping.

Casual

In the heat of the Summer, go bare-legged and wear your shirt dress with flat gladiator sandals or a pair of topsiders. This look is a bit less feminine than the one described above, but is appropriate for all of the same settings.

Sophisticated

To really dress up a shirt dress, belt it with a skinny belt and wear heels. A ruffled tank underneath can also add a feminine touch. This look works for the office, a lunch meeting, happy hour or a second date.

Fashionista

For a super put together, I-should-be-a-stylist look, wear your shirtdress with a wide belt (for the best look, find a belt with an interesting buckle or a funky woven pattern) and tall boots. This look is ideal for plaid shirt dresses.

Types of Shirt Dresses

Dressy

Utility

Draw String

Thoughts?

What’s your favorite way to wear a shirt dress? Have you already picked your dress out for Spring?

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Friday Finds :: 19 February 2010

19 February 2010

Old Navy: Grab the lowest prices of the season at Old Navy’s Fundamental Sale! Hurry, offer ends 3/4/10.

Alloy: Free Shipping On Alloy Orders Over $25 with code A25FS

dELiA*s: Take 15% Off Your Entire dELiA*s Purchase! Use code D15CPN

e.l.f.: 50% Off Mineral Makeup with Code MINHALF through 2/25

Gap: Get 25% off new arrivals with code GAPNEW25.

Beauty.com: $10 off $60 at Beauty.com!

drugstore.com: drugstore.com’s Anniversary Sale - get up to 50% off at the biggest sale of the season!

Sephora: FREE Stila Black Diamond Mascara sample. Use code BLACKDIAMOND at checkout. Offer valid while supplies last.

Payless: Payless Fresh In For Spring: Women’s shoes starting at $12.99, Family Airwalk starting at $12.99. No code needed.

The Body Shop: The Body Shop Semi-Annual Skin Care Event. Buy 2 Get 1 Free on all Skin Care products. Shop Now

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Alice in Wonderland Beauty Craze

18 February 2010

It’s not just fashion designers who are excited about Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Our favorite beauty brands are also jumping on the bandwagon.

Urban Decay

Urban Decay’s Alice in Wonderland book of shadows was so popular, it sold out in just one day! Consisting of 16 top-selling shades, primer potion (which you can’t live without) and two pencils, it is a super diverse palette. From neutral to bold, there’s something there for every look imaginable.
Though Sephora is all sold out, rumor has it Urban Decay will be re-releasing the palette. Sign up on their website to receive first notification.

OPI

OPI has also followed the craze with their 4 color collection–Absolutely Alice (glitter blue), Mad as a Hatter (glitter purple), Thanks So Muchness (rose) and Off with Her Red! (red).
You can find these colors at most upscale nail salons. They are also still selling it on Amazon. Get it quick because these are sure to sell out just like the Urban Decay palette did!

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Fashion Distraction :: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010

15 February 2010

When Tomas Maier began creating the designs for his Spring 2010 collection, his intent was to create a blank canvas upon which women could accessorize and add their own personal touches. His loose, draped pieces are not meant to bind or constrict to create a particular silhouette. Rather, they allow the piece to look entirely unique dependent on the wearer.
Though most of the collection was essentially colorless with whites, nudes and creams, it was still quite diverse. Shockingly bright dresses surfaced at the end of the show, completely contrasting the earlier neutrality. And throughout the show, pieces varied from tight to loose…from short to knee-length…from drop-waist to natural waist.

Key Trends from the Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Collection

pleated pants
one shoulder
draping
obi belts
halters
lingerie
sporty
neutral
jumpsuits
menswear

Thoughts?

Once again, we’re seeing sporty styles, lingerie looks, neutral colors, menswear pieces and a general focus on sleek femininity. I’m a fan of the sleeker styles seen here…not so much of the paper bag varieties. You?

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Friday Finds :: 12 February 2010

12 February 2010

Banana Republic: Save up to 40% on new sale items.

Alloy: Spring Pants priced at $29.90 (with 37″ inseams). Plus, get free shipping when you spend $75 with code ALAW75.

DSW: Get Mia Hepburn shoes 2 for $59.

e.l.f.: Buy Any Item, Get One 50% Off! Use code PRESIDENT

Nordstrom: Free Clarins beauty gift with any two-item Clarins purchase, up to $100 value, choose your gift at NORDSTROM.

New York & Company: Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Every Pant Plus Free Shipping on Orders $25 or More With Code 2024

Charlotte Russe: 7 Days of Sweetheart Deals at CharlotteRusse.com. $10 Ballet Flats, $14 Cardigans, and much more. A new deal each day through 2/14.

dELiA*s: Take 15% Off ANY dELiA* Order Over $75 with code DEL1575! Ends 2.18.10.

Have a fantastic Valentine’s Day!