Every fashionista's wardrobe should definitely have a shirt dress. The unique style suits all types of female figures. Ladies with curvy shapes will be able to skillfully disguise extra volume. Thin women will gracefully emphasize the lines of a slender figure. Materials of different quality and shades are used to sew models. A checkered shirt dress looks especially original, the simple print of which gives the clothes an unconventional look.
Features of the model
The distinctive feature of the shirt dress is its straight, uncut cut. This model does not have a clearly defined waistline. Common collar options are turn-down and stand-up. The classic model of a checkered dress includes a vertical fold in the middle of the back. The fastening is similar to that of a men's shirt and can be open or closed. The long sleeve usually ends with a cuff.
Fashion designers have moved away from the standards significantly and modern models are not much like men's shirts. Although the laconic cut has been preserved, the dress can be interestingly incorporated into different wardrobe styles. If your work does not require you to adhere to a dress code, you can easily choose an office version of a checkered dress.
Types of cells and how they can be arranged
A seemingly simple checkered pattern can look unconventional or very simple at the same time. Several types of checkered patterns have taken root on the catwalk and are the most popular:
- tartan (commonly known as "plaid") is a colored material with a fairly large check. The history of the pattern originates in Scotland. Each clan used fabric with a certain set of colors. It was believed that the richer the palette, the more noble the owner of the clothes was. For royalty, a wardrobe was made of textiles, the pattern of which included up to 7 shades. A common set of colors: red, black, green, blue. Today, clothes are sewn mainly from red-black and red-green checks, which are arranged symmetrically;
- Vichy - a famous check named after the French town of Vichy, where textile production was founded. The two-color symmetrical check is mainly created from a blue-red-white palette;
- ginem - a small two-color check. The presence of white is invariably present.
The textiles are produced with a single-color or multi-color pattern. The size of the cell varies widely.
Rules for choosing depending on the figure and cell options
It is always necessary to take into account the peculiarity of the checkered print. This pattern looks good on the clothes of tall women. When choosing a checkered pattern, curvy women are advised to avoid large prints. But short, thin fashionistas can safely experiment with large-sized checkered patterns. Naturally, when choosing models, you should also consider the shade of the print:
- Women with hourglass figures can afford to wear knee-length clothes. Preference should be given to clothes with small and medium checks in pastel shades;
- It is advisable for thin girls to buy dresses made of light materials, decorated with large checks. The length of the clothes can be any;
- A shirt dress without a belt will help women visually disguise curvy shapes. It is not recommended to buy clothes with a large pattern that visually adds fullness. An excellent choice would be clothes with a diagonal check pattern.
Short models, sewn from light natural fabrics, will perfectly complement the summer wardrobe of slender fashionistas. Dresses with an asymmetrical hem remain at the peak of popularity: a shorter front. Such models always look unusual and attract attention.
Midi dresses never go out of fashion. Thin belts will give a feminine look to a shirt dress. Such an outfit will perfectly fit into an office wardrobe and will look great on weekdays. Girls with a large bust should pay attention to original checkered wrap dresses. Feminine cut, thin belt will elegantly emphasize the waist.
A sophisticated look for an evening date can be created with a maxi dress. A cage of delicate pastel shades will emphasize femininity and give the image a romantic look. Short fashionistas should wear a long dress with high-heeled shoes or platforms. Otherwise, the girl may visually look shorter than she actually is.
The color scheme plays an important role in creating a harmonious image. Considering the nature of the shades, it is easier to choose a dress for a certain occasion:
- a red dress will always make a fashionista stand out from the crowd. A large, bright print will look great at a party. For everyday life, it is advisable to choose a small check or one formed by thin stripes. In order not to overload the image, it is advisable to use minimal accessories and flashy makeup;
- a black checkered shirt dress can become the basis for any look (business or evening). A laconic office look will be complemented by a plain silver-colored scarf, a small handbag and low-heeled shoes. And you can fantasize about the evening look. Bright accessories, shiny metal jewelry will make the look elegant and memorable;
- White is associated with freshness. Such a dress is simply irreplaceable for a summer wardrobe. Pastel-colored checks add sophistication to the clothes. It is especially important that any shades can complement white. This allows you to create a lot of images from a minimum of things.
The easiest way to create an image is with a multi-color print. Clothes in red, black, and blue colors will perfectly match the red-black-blue checkered pattern. But designers do not recommend taking everything so literally. It has become a fashionable trend to emphasize one detail of the wardrobe: a checkered dress in neutral shades (light beige, silver-gray) will match a bright bag.
What to combine with
A shirt dress is a great model for creating original and non-standard looks. And there is no doubt about it, since such a thing fits organically into the wardrobe of different styles.
Military can easily be attributed to fashion trends. This clothing is appropriate in a work environment and maintains a sense of ease on vacation. A midi dress in an olive check will perfectly complement massive shoes. A great option for the cool season: a knee-length dress, oxfords and a leather backpack. In the hot summer, a dress in a small green check will perfectly complement leather sandals.
A distinctive feature of safari dresses is pockets at chest level and below the waist. Such models are usually slightly fitted and are always complemented by suede or leather straps. Small slits on the sides provide freedom of movement. Wedge sandals or ballet flats are suitable footwear.
A casual look can be easily created from a cotton checkered dress knee-length or slightly above, wedge shoes, and a large shopper bag. Great options for a summer wardrobe are dresses in pastel shades (blue, light green, pale pink). Any white shoes (ballet flats, sneakers, sandals) will gracefully complement the wardrobe.
The shirt dress goes well with a variety of outerwear. A set of a cropped dark blue jacket and a belted green knee-length dress looks businesslike. Brown flat boots and a small dark beige bag will freshen up the look. A young fashionista in early autumn can wear a dark green leather vest with a short straight dress in a black and white check. Low black leather boots will complete the look.
Various raincoats and coats also perfectly complement the shirt dress. You can throw a thin beige raincoat over a short denim dress. In warm weather, the outerwear can be left unbuttoned, but simply secured with a belt. A beige voluminous sweater (with a V-neck) worn over a short blue checkered dress looks original.
The duo of a short shirt dress and skinny leggings/jeans is still relevant. Moreover, the dresses can be worn both loose and belted. Thin leather belts are fixed at the waist or loosely fastened at the hip level. Slender girls can wear a shortened light shirt dress in a large check and white skinny jeans. Sneakers or low boots are suitable for footwear. A knee-length dress with slits on the sides and dark leggings will look great on a curvy lady. Boots or wedge shoes will make the lady visually taller and slimmer.
Designers emphasize that versatile dresses can be worn with different types of shoes. A traditional office outfit is a beige checkered dress, brown mid-heeled shoes, a black suede bag, and a brown suede or leather belt. And on weekends, the same dress will look great with linen espadrilles, a canvas backpack, and a woven belt.
Tall fashionistas will look elegant in short and loose dresses and flat shoes. The fashion trend of recent seasons is a combination of a shirt dress and sneakers, trainers. And short representatives of the fair sex should choose shoes with heels. In the cold season, a shirt dress of different lengths is perfectly combined with over-the-knee boots, shoes, boots. When choosing accessories, keep in mind that dresses made of thick material are belted with leather or suede belts. And summer models look great with textile belts or woven in the macrame style.
A checkered shirt dress is an original wardrobe item that easily fits into any style. With minimal changes (shoes, accessories), it is easy to create an image for any event or occasion.
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