5 Reasons Why the T-Shirt Dress Is Your Easiest Style Solution, Every Time

Vogue

10 hours ago

Wardrobe staples are aptly named for a reason—their staying power is earned through their versatility. Some of the pieces that reside under this umbrella are the lived-in blue jean (no matter the rise or wash currently trending), the white summer dress, and the T-shirt. But there is a style that blends the best of both worlds, and that is the T-shirt dress.
Vogue's Favorite T-Shirt Dresses
Casual in spirit yet easy to dress up, the T-shirt dress has all the markings of a warm-weather wardrobe hero. The ultimate chameleon, its simplicity is exactly what makes it so wearable—it's essentially a blank canvas ready to be painted a hundred different ways. On its own, it gives cool-girl, effortless vibes for errands, weekend mornings, or brunch. Throw on knee-high motorcycle boots, and you're in your Glastonbury era. Wear it with a basket bag and a heeled thong sandal, and it's giving off-duty supermodel. You can accessorize with a silk scarf tied around the waist, toss a shell-laden pendant around your neck, or belt it for an evening out. Because it blurs the line between pulled-together and laidback, it works for almost every setting.
Luckily, there are plenty of T-shirt dresses to play with this season, from luxe styles found at The Row and Khaite to more attainable options from Leset and Cos. Either way, all you have to add are a few key accessories. Shop some of our favorite T-shirt dresses below, with a few outfit ideas on how to wear them right now. outfits, below.
The White Knit With Summer's Most Wanted Accessories
AYR's soft-knit white T-shirt dress pairs perfectly with croc-embossed flip-flops and Bembein's woven bag—perfect for retaining a sense of polish over a long weekend.
The Striped Style With Fashion-Forward Accessories
You've spent all day window shopping with friends, but dinner and drinks are on the agenda! What to wear when there are multiple plans on the calendar? Cos's easy striped T-shirt dress, Alaïa's mesh bag, and a silver pendant necklace from Agmes make for a winning combo.
The Head-to-Toe Neutral Outfit
While summer is all about color, monochrome looks are just what the mood calls for some days. Brown accents, in a pair of fisherman sandals and a unique basket bag, add just enough depth.
Kule
The Tee dress
$178
KULE
Hunting Season
The Pendant tagua and leather necklace
$275
NET-A-PORTER
The Artful Drape With Playful Accessories
Add whimsy and creative touches to your look with Presley Oldham's beaded and pearl bracelet, and Loewe's leather-trimmed raffia bag—fashionable ways to embrace summer's carefree attitude.
The Classic Black Dress With a Scarf-Wrapped Waist
This outfit is as simple, but as chic, as they come. To add detail back in, cinch a silk printed scarf around your waist. Ballet flats and a raffia bag complete the look.
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