The shirt dress is one of fashion’s most enduring pieces; a classic that can be endlessly refreshed – a design tweak here, a vibrant print there. A failsafe workwear go-to, its polished air makes it the perfect foil for summer’s laidback raffia accessories, as Lucinda’s latest edit reveals…

Shirt Tales

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Espadrille-style sandals with woven, fringe-trimmed crossover foot straps. Insoles in canvas made from a jute blend. Wedge heels with a braided jute trim and fluted soles.

Striped wedge-heeled espadrilles

Made in Italy, Saint Laurent's white leather T-bar sandals are hallmarked with interlocking Tribute straps and set on braided-jute wedge platform soles.

White leather wedge espadrilles

The new addition your wardrobe needs. Designed with a classic blue and white stripe pattern, our relaxed fit Henley dress features button detailing and a matching belt. Style with boots to look smart for work, or dress down with trainers for a casual weekend look.

Navy stripe midaxi shirt dress

Woven from raffia with contrasting whipstitch trims, this belt will add a bohemian edge to your look. Showcase the round-buckle fastening bycinching it over a flowy dress.

Black raffia belt

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Espadrille-style slides with woven, fringe-trimmed crossover foot straps. Insoles in canvas made from a jute blend, and soles with a braided jute trim. Sole height 1.5 cm.

Patterned espadrille slides

“I like to think of the shirt dress the headmistress of dresses: always smartly turned out, a little bit strict, even a tad prim – but with the capacity to let loose when the moment strikes, unleashing its wild side via lavish pattern or an avant-garde deconstructed design. It’s an iconic piece I’ll never get tired of, and a constant in my summer workwear wardrobe. Top marks all round!”

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Designed using traditional Spanish trocollage designs from the archives, these timeless two-tone leather belts will just get better the more they are worn. Choose from a colour palette of bitter chocolate with white, black with tan, ruby red and jade green. All our Feria belts have authentic overstitch detail with brass or nickel-plated buckles and studs.

Brown leather belt with white stitchwork

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This loose-fit, ankle-length dress has a camp collar and oversized dolman sleeves with button-fastening cuffs. It has a centre front button-fastening placket and hidden side seam pockets. It is fully lined in white cotton poplin.

Helena cotton poplin dress

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The Pat dress is spun from cotton poplin into a collar-topped button down silhouette. The Pat has a pleated bib design, a concealed button placket and voluminous puffed sleeves with buttoned cuffs. Fits true to size. Zip at the back. Material 100% Cotton. Everything is handmade in Huishan Zhang's atelier.

Pat white cotton dress

Small bucket bag in braided paper straw with a shoulder strap, drawstring closure, decorative fringes and a handle at the top. Lined.

Stripe straw bucket bag

Meet Billy, Summer’s most iconic silhouette imbued with a quiet luxury. Made by Dear Frances' team of artisan shoemakers in Italy, Billy is crafted in smooth nappa leather with a padded footbed and sumptuous wide straps for a distinctly Mediterranean feel. Match with a holiday glow. 100% Italian suede upper. Hand-stitched. Padded suede insole. Leather lining and outsole. Made by hand in Italy.

Billy black sandals

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Nodding to Ralph Lauren's iconic equestrian-inspired style, this twill belt is designed with a double-buckle closure and a wide-cut silhouette. It's trimmed with supple full-grain leather – which is distinguished by its naturally smooth finish – for a refined sensibility.

Brown leather-trim twill wide belt

The versatile Music Bar Drop Earrings offer 2 ways to wear. Handcrafted in Italy these earrings can be worn as a drop earring, or the chain can be removed and the earrings worn as a simple stud. The perfect addition to your wardrobe, for day-to-night wear. Strathberry jewellery is finely crafted in Tuscany, Italy by artisans with over 60 years of experience passed down from generation to generation. All pieces are presented in a velvet-lined luxury gift box, the perfect finishing touch for that special someone or as a treat for yourself.

Gold music bar drop earrings

Debuting this season, our bespoke Spring Garden print combines floral motifs with a dark backdrop and is joined by contrasting cream trims on this shirt dress to create a statement transeasonal style that speaks to both work and event dressing.

Sprint print shirt dress

Statement accessorising is in this summer. The Candice is made from straw with an adjustable sweatband. A two-tone stripe and leather hat band are the finishing touches.

Straw two tone striped fedora

Balancing femininity and practicality, these black leather espadrilles grounded multiple Resort 2020 runway looks at Prada’s West 52nd Street Piano Factory headquarters in New York. They’re crafted in Italy with ballet-inspired wraparound laces and are set on a traditional raffia midsole and a chunky beige rubber sole. Try wearing them over socks to reference the presentation styling.

Black tyre-sole leather espadrilles

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Made in Italy, Gucci's belt is distinguished by its signature 'GG' gold-tone hardware and monogrammed coated-canvas. It's trimmed with brown leather and designed to sit at the waist - use yours to cinch billowy shirts or dresses.

Embellished leather-trimmed coated-canvas waist belt

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Designed with a striking geometric print and boasting a flattering fit and flare shape, the Mitford shirt dress is a style staple you will wear on repeat.

Green floral-print shirt dress

Introducing Anemos' Collared Button-Down shirt dress. While the collar and long sleeves give it a dressed up finish, the buttons make this look versatile enough for cocktail hour or a beach cover-up. Seen here in black cupro viscose, a new fabrication this season. 50% Cupro, 50% Viscose. Machine washable. Ships with Anemos wash bag. Made in Los Angeles. Our brand partner ships from Los Angeles and does not cover any local Duties & Taxes in the UK. Customers will be held liable for charges outside the £5 delivery fee from delivery to the US to the UK.

Collared Button-Down maxi shirt dress in textured cupro blend

You can always count on Altuzarra for striking dresses, including this Keira shirt style. Designed for a fluid silhouette, this piece features an abstract print and comes with a slim leather belt.

Green printed shirt dress

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The Attico's striking silhouettes turn heads without even trying. This 'Hatty' shirt dress is made from striped poplin with a loose-fitting top and a ruched, asymmetric mini skirt. Style yours with knee boots, just as the label would.

White and red asymmetric striped poplin mini shirt dress

The Poppy bag is a utilitarian drawstring bag that can be adapted in many ways. This bag is crafted from stripe cotton canvas with toffee calf leather trim. The bag can be closed tightly shut with the drawstring, or left open to allow easy access, with a rounded base and two body panels. The adjustable top handle features a chunky buckle bearing the J&M Davidson logo, and an additional shoulder strap that is able to be passed through the buckle, alongside the top handle, so the bag can be carried either in hand or crossbody.

Poppy bucket bag, toffee

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Embrace a colorful world with this multi-print shirt dress from Prada. Crafted in Italy, it gives the appearance of a striped cotton shirt that is covered in an apron-inspired floral midi skirt.

Multicolour print shirt dress

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Co's midi dress is cut from certified organic cotton-poplin in a vibrant 'Cerulean Blue.' Designed for a loose fit, it cinches with a self-tie waist belt and has pleated shoulders and a ruched back for texture and volume. Style yours with sandals or sneakers, depending on the occasion.

Belted blue dress

Modest magic comes to life with Borgo De Nor's Jacqueline dress. The epitome of elegance with long sleeves and a ruffle collar neckline, the Jacqueline provides the perfect canvas to showcase the world of each of their prints. Designed as the must-have shirt dress of the season, the Jaqueline has a sex appeal and ease that flatters any figure with its soft and fluid fabric that can be worn from day to night. OUTER: 100% POLYESTER (40% RECYCLED) LINING: 100% RECYCLED POLYESTER

Jacqueline maxi dress in Bia red print

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Taking you from garden parties to Sunday brunch with ease, the Grace espadrilles are a warm weather essential.

Brown leather espadrilles

Saloni's beautiful Riya dress in coral sand is a new short button-down shirt dress shape with pleated cinched waist detail. It is a cabinet of curiosities vintage shell collection encased within rouge coral windows on a golden sand cotton base.​ 100% Organic Silk.

Riya dress in coral sand

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The brown stripe long liquette beach shirt is made of a cotton and linen blend stripe. The cotton has been emerized to give the lustre to the fabric of the shirt.

Brown stripe long-sleeved shirt dress

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With kissing straps, these sandals are a flattering treat for summer feet. Not too high, not too chunky, just right - for work meetings, country weddings, beachside dinners and beyond. Summer’s ultimate heeled sandal arrives with smooth calf leather straps and chunky stacked heels to stride you from dawn until dusk with ease. Note the sized-up details - wider straps and a generous round toe - which bring a utilitarian edge to the season's wispiest dresses. Update for autumn with ribbed cotton socks. Heel height: 7.5cm (3 inches) Calf upper with painted edges and leather covered buckle. Stacked leather sole with leather sock and chunky stacked leather heel. Oversized rounded toe shape with welt. Made by hand in Italy. Fits true to size, select your normal size If between sizes, select the size down for this style.

Dusk espresso sandals

COLOUR: Brown COMPOSITION: Leather. PLACE OF ORIGIN: Italy Knot buckle Keeper loop

Brown knot leather belt

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Yarn-dyed vertical stipes enhance the preppy nature of this pure cotton shirtdress, which is crafted for an A-line silhouette and finished with our signature embroidered Pony on the cuff. A removable self-belt allows for versatility in styling and waist definition.

Blue belted striped cotton shirt dress

LA-based GOLDSIGN is loved for its jeans, so you know 'The Scully' denim dress will be just as impeccably made. It's cut with lightly puffed sleeves and a curved, split hem that feels relaxed and understated. The inky wash will work well with box-fresh white sneakers.

Navy denim shirt dress

Feel like you're floating in the Skylar Dress. Crafted from a silk-linen fabric in our new bandana print. Cut to a shirt dress silhouette with a voluminous asymmetric hemline.