Transitioning from office to play isn’t as always as easy it seems. You don’t want to show up to work under-dressed, and you don’t want to show up for drinks with your girlfriends and while they are sporting the newest fashion trends you are stuck in a blazer and dress pants. There has to be that happy medium between the two extremes. This is where something called ‘The Shirt Dress’ comes into play. It’s that one piece of clothing that’s easy to wear, and can be dressed up or down in the most simplistic ways. Not to mention it’s one of the hottest spring pieces. The great thing about the shirt dress is that you can wear it everyday of the week while having a completely different look from day to day.
These Monday to Friday work to play transitional looks are a must have for your spring 2016 shopping.
Monday
Monday blues…literally. Denim on denim has been trending for quite some time and its here to stay. Over the weekend I stumbled upon a pair of denim shoes and I was completely obsessed. It was the first love at first sight I have ever experienced. So naturally I had to share an outfit with some denim shoe inspo.
Shoes: Go Jane Triple Time Faux Denim Heels, $24
Shirt Dress: Rails Sawyer Shirt Dress, available at John Lewis, UK $144
Tuesday
The t shirt under tank trend has been coming out for spring. This sleeveless trench with the army green t shirt dress are such a great combo together, the trench adds class while the fringe shoes give you sass and edge all into one mignifique look.
Trench: Tome Sleeveless Cotton-blend twill trench coat, available at The Outnet, $495.75
Shirt Dress: 3 2 1 Short T-shirt Dress, available at Farfetch, $259
Shoes: Schutz Kija, available at Zappos, $200
Wednesday
Wednesday is that mid week feeling where you just need that extra push to get closer to the weekend. A great outfit always helps those hump day mood swings. (may just be referring to myself on the mid week mood swings). I like to handle Wednesday with a pair of marvelous heels. There are 3 things that intrigue me with heels: fringe, color, and lace up. Steve Madden brought all 3 into one amazing shoe.
Shirt Dress: T by Alexander Wang Classic jersey T-shirt Dress, available at My Theresa, UK $89
Shoes: Steve Madden ‘Sassey’ Fringe Sandal, available at Nordstrom, $121
Ring: Berricle New York Sterling Silver with Swarovski Zirconia Snake Ring, $119
Earrings: Lord & Taylor Cubic Zirconia and Sterling Silver Triangle Stud Earrings, $54
Thursday
Boyfriend fit everything has been around for a while, specifically the white button boyfriend blouse. Stealing your new bf’s clothes just got a whole lot simpler. The boyfriend blouse shirt dress is definitely one of my favorite styles. Its playful, trendy and can be accessorized in countless ways.
Duster: New Look Waterfall Duster Coat, UK $33
Shirt Dress: Acne Studios Lash pinstriped cotton shirtdress, available at Matches Fashion, $440
Shoes: Paul Andrew Lexington City Sandal, available at Intermix, $1015
Necklace: Windsor Gold Bohemian Statement Necklace Set, $17
Bracelet: Saint Laurent Le Trois Clous Double Wrap Bracelet, available at Harrods, UK $235
Friday
I saw a street style shot of Olivia Palermo in a striped button shirt blouse with a tennis skirt inspired trim along the end (yes the one chosen for my main image). That photo has been in my mind for months now, so when I came across this shirt which is almost identical to the one she wore I HAD to add this into your weekly wardrobe shirt dress looks. Pairing it with a nude suede bootie (Loubs of course) is a must for the full OP inspo look and for your TGIF.
Shirt Dress: Thakoon Addition Tie-front striped cotton shirt dress, available at The Outnet, $245
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Fringed Ottocarl Ankle Boots, available at Barneys, $1345
Ring: Ires Ring in Rose Gold, available at Amorium, $120
By: Jordan Sangster
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