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50's style shirt dress

Some decades are marked by iconic fashion silhouettes. When you think of the 50’s, your mind immediately goes in one of two ways: the poodle skirt or the 50’s style shirt dress.

50's style shirt dress

50's Style Shirt Dress

50’s Style Shirt Dress

I fell in love with this 50’s style shirt dress the minute I saw it! The collar and 3/4 length sleeves are oh-so figure flattering.

50's style shirt dress

The simple lines of the dress make it easy to accessorize. I paired it with a Brighton leather belt, which I’ve owned for years. Brighton leather belts have been on my splurge list for years because of their quality design and unique metal work (although I usually choose styles I find on sale ;)) Here’s a similar Brighton belt.

50's Style Shirt Dress

I thought fishnet hose and cute Nine West heels would make the perfect pairing. The classic styling of these heels is the perfect height and very flattering to the leg. Here’s a similar pair from the Nine West site.

Patterned stockings, like these fishnets, are a popular trend for this season. They are an especially great choice to keep your legs covered if you live in colder temperatures. How about you…have you tried out the patterned stocking trend?

50's Style Shirt Dress, Nine West Heels

After looking at the pictures, I think I will add a crinoline slip underneath this dress for future wear. I think the slip would have added extra width to the bottom to balance out the shoulders.  Still, I love the cool retro vibe; especially with these bifocal sunglasses from Readers.com.

50's Style Shirt Dress

For jewelry, I chose a glass pendant necklace I picked up in Singapore. Then, I added leather and glass-beaded bracelets in one of my favorite accent colors, yellow.

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Loving It, Shellie

 

 

29 Comments

  1. Jennie says:
    February 5, 2016 at 5:24 am

    I Love a great shirt dress. The fishnet stockings and gorgeous shoes were perfect choices! You are making me want to add a couple more to my wardrobe… 🙂

  2. Indah Nuria Savitri says:
    February 4, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    I love the whole look. You look fantastic indeed , Shellie 🙂

  3. Karren Haller says:
    January 31, 2016 at 9:15 pm

    Hi Shellie, you look so spiffy in your shirtwaist dress, gives me the urge to try one for summer. So cute!! Love your shoes:)

    Thanks for Co-Hosting with us on Oh My Heartsie Girls WW, you get to show off all fashion ideas!!:)

    Have a great week!
    Karren

  4. Nicole Mölders (@HighLatitudeSty) says:
    January 30, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style

  5. Jennifer says:
    January 30, 2016 at 11:42 am

    I don’t like many dress styles, but this is one that I really like! Looks great on you.

    • Shellie Bowdoin says:
      February 3, 2016 at 11:19 am

      Thanks Jennifer, the shirt dress has to be on of the easiest styles to wear.

  6. Terri Webster Schrandt says:
    January 30, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Adorable, you rock it! I would go for khaki or blue for myself!

    • Shellie Bowdoin says:
      January 30, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Thanks Terri! Yes, black is not for everyone and it’s good you know the colors that work for you.

  7. Lanae Bond says:
    January 30, 2016 at 12:04 am

    I love your 1950s style shirt dress! That is something for me that will never go out style!

  8. Happiness at Mid Life says:
    January 29, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    Great dress and loving all the great accessories you wore with it.

    Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week. Have a great weekend!

    Alice
    http://www.happinessatmidlife.com

  9. Angelina says:
    January 29, 2016 at 11:31 am

    this dress is so flattering!!

  10. Betty says:
    January 28, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Wow! I love this dress…You look fabulous.
    Joyously,
    Betty

  11. Anna Parkes says:
    January 28, 2016 at 3:16 am

    Shellie I’ve just been reading that fishnets are the next trend – so you’re pretty much on it girl! I adore those ultra feminine shoes too with this dress, it all works beautifully x
    Anna
    Anna’s Island Style

    • Shellie Bowdoin says:
      January 28, 2016 at 9:35 am

      Hi Anna, aren’t those heels great?! Yes, the fishnets look great but they’re not always the most comfortable to wear 🙁

  12. Katherines Corner says:
    January 27, 2016 at 8:21 am

    gorgeous! I have always loved this style and the wonderful wrap dress by diane von furstenberg too.

    • Shellie Bowdoin says:
      January 27, 2016 at 7:53 pm

      Hi Katherine! Oh yes, I agree…you can’t go wrong with the wrap dress either.

  13. Patti says:
    January 26, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Loving this dress so much – and the fabulous finishing touches too. xox

    -Patti
    http://notdeadyetstyle.com

  14. Jaymie Ashcraft says:
    January 26, 2016 at 2:04 am

    Great dress!!
    Jaymie
    http://www.jaymieashcraft.com

  15. Lisa says:
    January 26, 2016 at 12:03 am

    LOVE it. This post is my gym-motivation for today!

  16. Cathy Lawdanski says:
    January 25, 2016 at 7:47 pm

    Love the shirt dress. Especially the belt you chose. Great look!