shirt dress · denim blue
What to Wear with Denim Blue Shirt Dress
Denim blue shirt dress goes best with white, black or tan shoes. White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash.
Outfits
Ways to wear denim blue shirt dress
Different ways to wear denim blue shirt dress: all-neutral, with an accent colour, tonal or layered, depending on what the piece allows.
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Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · Layered
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- white · White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together.
- tan · Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and tan always sit well together.
Jackets and coats
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together.
- beige · Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and beige always sit well together.
- navy · Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and navy always sit well together.
The piece
How to choose and wear a shirt dress
A dress cut like a long shirt, with a collar and buttons. Practical and smart, it works at the office and at the weekend.
How to choose
- Cotton poplin, denim or crepe.
- A belt or tie at the waist for shape.
- White, navy, khaki and denim.
Common mistakes
- ✕Worn loose with no belt, hanging like a tent.
- ✕Buttons pulling at the chest.
- ✕A heavy coat covering the whole look.
Care: Wash warm, iron the collar and placket.
In a capsule: One of the most versatile dresses for a work capsule.
The details
Shoes & layers and fabric
What makes the colours above look deliberate.
- Shoes & layers
- Belt it for shape; sneakers for casual, loafers or heels for the office.
- Fabric
- The same denim blue in a different weight: cotton, silk or jersey for summer, knit or wool blends for winter.
Avoid
What not to wear with denim blue shirt dress
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Denim blue shirt dress: quick answers
What colour shoes go with denim blue shirt dress?
The best shoe colours to wear with a denim blue shirt dress are white, black and tan. White with blue denim is the default casual pairing for a reason: clean contrast, no clash. Brown, dark brown, cream and beige also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with denim blue shirt dress?
The best jacket colours to wear with a denim blue shirt dress are black, beige and navy. Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together. Khaki, cream, brown and dark brown also work. Be careful with grey and denim blue: a blazer is dressier than a shirt dress, so the pairing only works in a deliberately mixed outfit. Colour-wise it works: denim blue and grey are both neutral but similar in depth, so the outfit reads soft.
Can you wear denim blue shirt dress to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is denim blue shirt dress, black ankle boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: denim blue and black always sit well together.
When should you wear denim blue shirt dress?
Denim blue shirt dress works all year round.
How should shirt dress fit?
Belt it for shape; sneakers for casual, loafers or heels for the office.
What are the most common mistakes with shirt dress?
Worn loose with no belt, hanging like a tent; Buttons pulling at the chest; A heavy coat covering the whole look.
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