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A vintage shirtdress, late 1960s-early 1970s.
A 1950s vintage "shirtwaist" dress.
A shirtdress is a style of dress which borrows details from a man's shirt. These can include a collar, a button front, or cuffed sleeves. Often, these dresses are made up in crisp fabrics like cotton or silk, much like a men's dress shirt would be. As they are typically cut without a seam at the waist, these dresses often have a looser fit, usually relying on a belt to define the waist. Button fronts and a forgiving fit make this a flattering look for most body types.
History [edit]
Shirt dresses were sometimes called "shirtwaist dresses" when they first became fashionable during the 1950s. The 1950s version of the shirtdress was launched as part of Christian Dior's post-World War II "New Look" couture designs, with a full skirt held up by wearing a crinoline.[1] They often featured a notched collar, and elbow-length sleeves with cuffs. More informal versions of the shirtdress, made of cotton, but retaining the full skirt and collar, became a staple part of many women's wardrobes during the 1950s, with designers such as Anne Fogarty becoming known for their versions of this style.[2] A 1957 issue of Life magazine includes a photo of a typical cotton shirtdress selling for $25 in New York City.[3]
A variation of the original shirtdress is the "T-shirt dress". T-Shirt dresses began being produced in the 1960s, and are simply an elongated version of a T-shirt.[4]
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References [edit]
- ^ Hewitt, Valerie; Ann Kellogg; and Lynn Payne (2008). The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing Through American History, 1900 to the Present: Volume 1, 1900-1949. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 311. ISBN 978-0-313-33395-8.
- ^ Popular Shirt Dress Combines Tailored Top with Ruffly Skirt, Reading Eagle - Jun 30, 1954, page 26
- ^ Published by Time Inc, Vol. 42, No. 10 ISSN 0024-3019 (11 Mar 1957). "Fashion: A Spree on 7th Avenue". Life. p. 112.
- ^ Cumming, Valerie; C.W. Cunnington; and P.E. Cunnington (2010). The Dictionary of Fashion History. Berg Publishers. p. 211. ISBN 978-1-84788-534-0.
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Glamour (blog)
Thu, 23 May 2013 17:05:36 -0700
At a Goop party in London, she made a flowery Prabal Gurung dress oh so much more by cinching it with a statement obi belt (also by Prabal). The bondage-y piece makes a ladylike buttoned-up floral shirtdress edgy and sexy—with the help of her Tom Ford ...
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StarCrush
Wed, 01 May 2013 17:29:46 -0700
Nicole Richie's boho chic look is her signature. She's all about the play on layers and volume — and you can recreate this sheer, beige shirtdress look, which is perfect for the warm weather months, with relative ease. The flowy dress is the ...
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Shiny Style
Mon, 06 May 2013 07:01:27 -0700
As we see it, the ultimate, tricksy, brow furrowing, chin stroking, difficult to solve 21st century dilemma is this: What's a lady supposed to wear for weekend brunch? Obviously there are proper dilemmas about wars and poverty and the disintegrating ...
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GlamScene (blog)
Mon, 13 May 2013 15:09:25 -0700
Looks like Kirsten Dunst has a favorite look this season. The 31 year-old On the Road actress has been spotted not once, but three times out and about over the past few weeks donning her go-to pair of black Chloe sandals and a structured tote ...
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Palm Beach
Fri, 24 May 2013 11:28:47 -0700
One of the best segments of the film is Fargo's critique of NAHM, a shirtdress-based fashion line founded by Nary Manivong and Ally Hilfiger, Tommy Hilfiger's daughter. Fargo passed on the line, and the company has since closed. To quote Michael Kors, ...
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Racked National (blog)
Wed, 22 May 2013 10:22:09 -0700
Like this Topshop Unique shirtdress, or this lace number. As a final note, because Need layers in contemporary labels alongside high-street tags, there's something for every price point. Returns: Within 30 days of receipt, $6.95 deducted from refund ...
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New York Times
Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:47 -0700
Highlights this week include the cool-kid-label showroom The News, where items like Common Projects low-top sneakers in navy suede ($175) or a Sacai striped shirtdress with a knit vest overlay ($285) are more than 50 percent off Thursday to Saturday ...
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eCoronado.com (blog)
Fri, 17 May 2013 06:51:54 -0700
My street style inspiration on Orange Avenue was from a woman wearing a chambray shirtdress. Here is a similar dress by Side Stitch at Nordstrom for $98: For either dress, the following island styled accessories work! For shoes, you can wear an easy ...
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