Transitioning in Shirtdresses

Hello, and welcome-thanks for stopping by my blog!

Shirtdresses are very popular this fall, and are very versatile for any season

This week I am wearing two shirtdress options from my closet

I hope I can provide some inspiration for styling them for this transitional season

Do you have a shirtdress in your wardrobe? 

It's a great style to help get through the bridge from summer to autumn,

and winter to spring, as well!   

My first outfit this week is a solid color bright blue shirtdress with a bit of a utilitarian look

 It has flapped chest pockets and cuffed sleeves, 

and the hem is curved and longer in the back like a classic men's shirt

 This dress can be worn on it's own, or with a jacket, sweater or vest layer over it

 I like that this one buttons all the way up the front, so it has another option,

 it can also be worn open as a duster

A whole lot of bright blue!

I changed the fabric belt that came with it to a black leather sash, worn obi style

Carrying a black and tan mini bucket bag with tasseled drawcord closure 

I dressed this look up with some bold, gold tone jewelry

A chunky link collar necklace,

two bracelets, a black enamel one and a hinged bar one, and circle earrings 

   

Wearing a black and ivory scarf in my hair with a multi size polka dots print 

Two tone black and tan Mary Janes with low block heels to finish the outfit

They match so well with the bag although purchased at different stores and several years apart

I love it when that happens! 

Another shirtdress, in a very different style for the transition to fall

 This one has flapped chest pockets like the dress in the first outfit

but it only buttons to an elasticized waist

Unlike a classic shirtdress, it has a very full and swishy skirt 

Also, this one is sleeveless, and I have layered it over a short sleeve top 

of the same light tan color as the dress

I definitely was not planning this,

but the resulting outfit turned out to look a bit like a girl scout uniform

Different accessories next time, for sure!

Carrying a red leather satchel bag with silver tone buckle handles

Wearing a wide red belt, simple textured silver tone hoop earrings

 and link design open cuff bracelet  

Accessorizing with a red, white and blue neck scarf

Low wedge slingbacks to finish this casual look

A photo of an outfit from fall 2019

Transitioning in a shirtdress back then, as well! 

Hope everyone enjoys their week!