shirt dress · khaki
What to Wear with Khaki Shirt Dress
Khaki shirt dress goes best with black, brown or white shoes. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
Outfits
Ways to wear khaki shirt dress
Different ways to wear khaki 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 · Tonal
Smart casual · All-neutral
Smart casual · Layered
Piece by piece
Best colours for each part of the outfit
Shoes
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- brown · Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
- white · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and white always sit well together.
Jackets and coats
- navy · Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations.
- black · Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
- brown · Khaki and brown are both earth tones with enough difference in depth.
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 khaki in a different weight: cotton, silk or jersey for summer, knit or wool blends for winter.
Avoid
What not to wear with khaki shirt dress
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Khaki shirt dress: quick answers
What colour shoes go with khaki shirt dress?
The best shoe colours to wear with a khaki shirt dress are black, brown and white. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together. Dark brown, navy, cream and burgundy also work.
What colour jackets and coats go with khaki shirt dress?
The best jacket colours to wear with a khaki shirt dress are navy, black and brown. Navy and khaki is one of the most dependable casual combinations. Olive, denim blue, dark brown and cream also work. Be careful with tan, grey and camel: khaki and tan are close in depth; add a darker or lighter piece to separate them.
Can you wear khaki shirt dress to the office?
Yes. A reliable office combination is khaki shirt dress, black ankle boots. Two neutrals with clear contrast: khaki and black always sit well together.
When should you wear khaki shirt dress?
Khaki shirt dress works all year round. Khaki itself reads as a spring/summer colour, so it looks most natural then.
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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