IN JUNE 1938, Vogue magazine declared the shirtwaist dress—aka the shirt dress—“an American institution” and suggested one should be sealed in a time capsule “for the purpose of ...

They’re very versatile, from beach to dinner – just switch the accessories.” Vintage shirtwaist dresses were most often cropped just below the knee, but that makes for tricky shoe choices ...

Every item on this page was chosen by a Town & Country editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The shirt dress is one of the most classic garments on the market.

The shirtwaist dress, and all its menswear-inspired extras, is both cubicle and cocktail chic this summer, whether paired with flats, pumps or white-soled sneaks. Shirtwaist dresses go back to the ...

Everyone has vastly different ideas of what is considered formal attire and the shirtwaist dress I wear to class is perfectly causal apparel to me. And so what if I want to dress up? I'm not ...

A better alternative for women with reasonably toned arms is to go sleeveless. Shift, sheath and shirtwaist dresses in breathable cotton, linen, jersey or poplin blends will keep you cool and will ...