As soon as there’s one nice day up in here in Michigan, winter clothes get the boot, and I’m basically trying to make summer start, RIGHT NOW. I’m out showing my legs (with a good, healthy layer of fake tanner on), and getting this spring wardrobe sorted — which can be tough in these early transitional days. That’s where the shirt dress comes in. I already think of shirt dresses as very versatile: they can be worn as a dress (obvi) with shorts, and with just about every different style of jeans.

But what if you just want to go the plain and simple way —  pants-less? Then it becomes all about the shoes. And in that case, the shoes better be good. I found three totally different styles of shoes that I loved wearing with my shirt dress — each matching a particular vibe.

Sporty Does It: Shirt Dress with White Sneakers

Outfit Details

Shirt Dress (Similar)-  One Line Day Stripe Shirt Dress by BB Dakota, Nordstrom. My dress has since sold out, but I’ve tried the BB Dakota version in store and it’s VERY similar to the one I’m wearing in the photos (and just as cute). Shirt dresses with a shorter, flirtier length like mine feel so much more versatile than other below-the-knee options. I’ve been known to rock mine with shorts and all styles of jeans, too. I also LOVE the lack of structure; it’s much more flowy and relaxed, and would even make a cute beach cover-up with the sleeves rolled.

Denim Jacket- Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket, Shopbop. This is the jacket I have and have had for years. It’s absolutely a staple in my wardrobe three out of four seasons of the year.

Sneakers – Chuck Taylor All Star ‘Shoreline’ Slip-On Sneakers, Nordstrom. I bought these last spring and lived in them until it started snowing. They’re so easy to pull on and off, and I have no idea how, but miraculously they stayed completely white. I’d order a half-size up though, I’m usually a 7.5, which is the size I have, but when I need a new pair, I’ll grab an 8. The elastic on the back of the heel is pretty tight in order to keep the shoe on, so it always takes me a few wears before the back of my heel toughens up.

More of My Favorite White Sneaks

Simple & Classic: Shirt Dress with Black Heeled Mules

Outfit Details

Shirt Dress (Similar)-  One Line Day Stripe Shirt Dress by BB Dakota, Nordstrom. My dress has since sold out, but I’ve tried the BB Dakota version in store and it’s VERY similar to the one I’m wearing in the photos (and just as cute). Shirt dresses with a shorter, flirtier length like mine feel so much more versatile than other below-the-knee options. I’ve been known to rock mine with shorts and all styles of jeans, too. I also LOVE the lack of structure; it’s much more flowy and relaxed, and would even make a cute beach cover-up with the sleeves rolled.

Denim Jacket- Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket, Shopbop. This is the jacket I have and have had for years. It’s absolutely a staple in my wardrobe three out of four seasons of the year.

Mules – Shanna Mule by Botkier, 40% off at Nordstrom. A black heeled mule is a black heeled mule, right? Uh-uh, honey. lol. 😉 I admit, my heart did yearn for Frye’s Flynn Mule but then I saw the updated, chic style of the Shanna Mule and the discounted price (approximately 70% less than the Frye’s), and I just KNEW these were meant for me.

My Favorite Mules to Wear a Shirt Dress With

Kick It Cowgirl Style: Shirt Dress with Western Booties

Outfit Details

Shirt Dress (Similar)–  One Line Day Stripe Shirt Dress by BB Dakota, Nordstrom. My dress has since sold out, but I’ve tried the BB Dakota version in store and it’s VERY similar to the one I’m wearing in the photos (and just as cute). Shirt dresses with a shorter, flirtier length like mine feel so much more versatile than other below-the-knee options. I’ve been known to rock mine with shorts and all styles of jeans, too. I also LOVE the lack of structure; it’s much more flowy and relaxed, and would even make a cute beach cover-up with the sleeves rolled.

Denim Jacket- Ex-Boyfriend Trucker Jacket, Shopbop. This is the jacket I have and have had for years. It’s absolutely a staple in my wardrobe three out of four seasons of the year.

Booties – Jeffrey Campbell’s Travis Ankle Booties exclusively at Free People, If you’re a regular reader, you already know how much I LOOOOOVE these booties. When I’m in the mood for a Western/Boho look, these boots are my touchstone for just about every outfit I wear these days.

My Favorite Ever Western Booties

Cute Shirt Dresses To Shop Right Now

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xx,

Jess