The Dress that EVERY Woman Should Own

by Avery Matera

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There's nothing more classic than the perfect crisp white shirt. Honestly, the only thing better is a great shirt dress (a.k.a. my new obsession). It is, in my estimation,THE dress every woman should own. Oxford shirting came out in full force on the spring 2014 runways, from tops to skirts to dresses and beyond. For true 360-degree shirting inspiration, all you need to do is check out Alexander Wang's amazing collection.

But I digress…so back to the shirt dress. It's the easiest piece of clothing you will ever invest in, goes with everything, and is appropriate year-round (throw on a pair of tights and chunky heels with any of the below looks and your summer go-to will immediately be winter-holiday-ready)!

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Nina Ricci, No. 21, and Felipe Oliveira Baptista are definitely working hard to inspire my Thanksgiving outfit for next week. Check out some of my favorites below if you want to adopt the trend in time for Turkey Day!

Let's start with perfect white, designed for Nina Ricci (above). Crisp and classic, this tuxedo front and full skirt update the traditional silhouette with ease.

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No. 21 can do no wrong in my mind, and the shirt dress is no exception. Adding embellishment to the most classic of button-downs turns a daytime cotton oxford into a fun evening alternative.

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Felipe Oliveira Baptista created structure and design with a trench-style belt and pockets, while keeping it elegant in solid navy.

Sound off and let us know how you would wear your shirt dress (or how you already do)!

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