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5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dress

Whether you wear it solo, as a shirt or over a bathing suit, the classic white shirt dress is a fashion-team favourite and a must in every gal's closet.
By Kaylana Griffin
5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dress

1 Shirt Dress 5 ways

The white shirt dress

This is a must-have addition to any wardrobe. It can be worn so many different ways and always looks sharp and sophisticated. Here's how to wear it with over the knee boots in the dead of winter (aka now) or with sandles on your next beach vacation. 

Dress, $81, Topshop.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressThe shirt dress

Office chic

Blazer, $54, Newlook.

Komono Watch, $125, Revolve.

Pants, $30, H&M.

Heels, $89, Joe Fresh.

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Bag, $60, Sole Society.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressOffice chic

Brunch with the girls

Vest, $85, Accessorize.

Necklace, $14.95, H&M.

Boots, $195, The Bay.

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Bag, $99.90, Zara.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressBrunch with the girls

Weekend errends

Coat, $149, Zara.

Scarf, $35, Express.

Bag, $87, asos.

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Jeans, $35, H&M.

Toms, $104, Bloomingdales.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressSpring time errands

Date night

Clutch, $17.90, Forever 21.

Jennifer Zeuner Hoops, $144, Intermix.

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Heels, $50, Zara.

Vest, $125, Topshop.

Rings, $32, Jewel iQ.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressDate night

Haute holiday

Hat Attack $140, Revolve.

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Necklace, $34, Accessorize.

Hipamena Bag, $112, Revolve.

Shoe, $165, Jeffery Campbell.

Bikini Top, $72, J.Crew.

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Bikini Bottoms, $60, J.Crew.

5 ways to wear a classic white shirt dressHaute holiday

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