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Recent Examples of shirtdress
Queen Camilla wore a smocked jersey shirtdress in Merida red with a decorative blossom pattern.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Among the most classic of office dresses, a button-down shirtdress, usually made from a stiff cotton, silk, or corduroy, is dressy without feeling overly fussy.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
Rampling’s character, meanwhile, makes the most of the couture tailoring in a burgundy shirtdress that was based on a YSL jumpsuit design.
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Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
29 Dec. 2025
Her boots are awful, as is her shirtdress/giant belt combo, neither of which goes with the boots.
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Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shirtdress
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Among the most classic of office dresses, a button-down shirtdress, usually made from a stiff cotton, silk, or corduroy, is dressy without feeling overly fussy.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Glamour,
13 Jan. 2026
Rampling’s character, meanwhile, makes the most of the couture tailoring in a burgundy shirtdress that was based on a YSL jumpsuit design.
—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
29 Dec. 2025
Her boots are awful, as is her shirtdress/giant belt combo, neither of which goes with the boots.
—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shirtdress
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shirtdress
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This chic lounge set is perfect for both running errands and relaxing on the porch, while this versatile sundress is ready for beach trips, backyard weddings, and garden parties.
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His older sister, Hazel, also joined them, wearing a sundress with a floral design.
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Like Davis’ dress, this minimalist style is easy to accessorize with statement jewelry, vibrant scarves, and even a lace kimono for cool yet breathable coverage.
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Kira creates original patterns inspired by traditional Japanese motifs, including wagara, the decorative designs commonly found in kimono textiles.
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Hilton, 45, wore her Adidas jersey minidress paired with white sunglasses and thigh-high suede wedge boots.
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Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
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These styles—like the retro housedress—are from another era of fashion that’s catching up as a trend today, so we’re thrilled to see that this cozy, refined staple of mid-century sleepwear is having a little renaissance.
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Spring/Summer 2023 collection was sunny, optimistic, and breezy—no doubt lead by its hero piece, the signature nightgown, a misnomer for the flowy, bohemian housedress that put the brand on the map.
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Between its pleats, lace detailing, and soft peplum design, the shirt has the DNA of a pintuck or shirtwaist blouse, but the front tie design gives it a sexier, romantic appeal.
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Ballet flats, separates, the shirtwaist dress, spaghetti straps on evening gowns, strapless swimsuits and athletic-friendly designs were among her creations.
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Bold aromas of black cherry, espresso bean, and nutmeg give way to sublime flavors of cassis, charcuterie, and freshly ground nutmeg wrapped in a sheath of feathery tannins.
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More recently, a forensic scientist and criminologist hired by Kohberger's defense team named Brent Turvey has raised concerns about the chain of custody of the prosecution's main piece of evidence, a Ka-Bar knife sheath with Kohberger's DNA on it recovered next to Mogen and Goncalves.
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Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.
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British model Alexa Chung strips the desert khaki down to the basics of the extravagantly detailed skirt topped by a fine chemise.
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By the grace of God for your mother and her Church, Trust the process for theirs; a sari or a muumuu or a bubu in her temple, Lululemon or Lilly Pulitzer in theirs.
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Wearing a flowing purple muumuu, Monaleo gets to throwing down a soul food dinner for the whole family.
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“Shirtdress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shirtdress. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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