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Womens Dress Shirts: Guide to Looking
Chic yet Sleek in a Shirt

"Tips On Wearing and Shopping for Womens Dress Shirts"

Purple and grey womens dress shirts Shirt from Charles Tyrwhitt



Whether you're looking for different types of womens dress shirts to spruce up your office work outfits; tips on updating your shirt wardrobe collection; advice on picking the best dress shirt; recommendations on where to buy affordable and classy womens dress shirts, I am sure you'll find this page helpful!

Here you'll learn everything you need to know about choosing, buying online and wearing womens dress shirts! You'll also find tips on how to look less stiff and more chic in a shirt; from how to wear it without looking manly to different ways to wear it, and how to use accessories to make it more interesting. My aim with this guide is to help you create a stylish office work wardrobe :)

If you just want to browse and shop, here you'll find the best deals on dress shirts for women:

Many of the stores mentioned are UK-based but they ship worldwide. They have an excellent range of shirts for women and I'm promoting them because of their solid reputation and satisfied customers.

5 star Affordable, nice selection of quality womens dress shirts at Charles Tyrwhitt
5 star Simple and classy tailored shirts at great prices at Savile Row Company Ltd
5 star Huge selection of classy and luxury womens dress shirts at Thomas Pink. Super quality.

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There are several ways to look sophisticated at work without sacrificing your sense of style. You can occasionally swap the boring white dress shirt with for example a beautiful brown ruffled blouse. For a feminine look you could also try on a wrap shirt or even a tunic shirt if you your office dress code allows it. Read along and discover more ideas and tips!


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If you're new to buying quality dress shirts and need tips to steer you in the right direction, Then click here.

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How to Wear a Shirt Another Must-read!

There are different ways to make it look more chic and feminine, and less corporate. We can use accessories and different shirt designs adjustments without sacrificing our sense of style. Click here for fashion tips on ways to wear a white dress shirt.



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White Dress Shirts Essential!

As much as securing a conservative, all-time classic white dress shirt is recommended, white dress shirts in different designs will take your style up a notch or two. Ranging from pleats to stripes, I'm sure you'll find something nice to add to your office wear wardrobe. Check out the exciting variety in white dress shirts

Womens dress shirt stripes striped
Image credit: Charles Tyrwhitt

Striped Dress Shirt Different

Pinstripes are great for a change from plain white shirts. Stripes will visually slim and elongate your upper body. If you already have a long waist/torso add a belt around your waist with the pinstripe shirt or stick to plain shirts.

You can find striped dress shirts in different colors. Black/grey stripes on white is a classic. Other alternatives are black on mauve, light pink, light blue, etc. Experiement with your favorite and lot least, your best colors.


Womes dress shirt wrap
Image credit: Ny & Co

Wrap Dress Shirt Stylish

For a new feminine twist, try a dress shirt in wrap style. It adds a whole new dimension sophisticated yet feminine look, don't you think? It looks flattering on all body shapes.

If you want to fill out your chest more, find wrap shirts with ruffles, pleatings or other details along the neckline.


Short sleeve womens dress shirts
Image credit: Charlotte Russe

Short Sleeve Shirt For hot summer weather

We need something lighter and a bit more comfortable for warmer months. So I recommend growing your shirt-wardrobe with sleeveless or short sleeved shirt blouses in colors like white, cream, pastels or other sweet shades.

Also try chiffon fabrics for extra lightness.
Light pink womens dress shirt striped
Image credit: Charles Tyrwhitt

Light Colored ShirtChic and Feminine

Other than standard white, take a look at light blue and light pink dress shirts. These look great and are appropriate for all seasons, especially summer. Notice how you can feminine yet sharp in a light pink striped dress shirt?

Fashion note icon What About Bold Colored Dress Shirts?

I recently saw a newsanchor at CNN who wore a satin hot pink shirt, toning it with a black blazer -- it looked fabulous!

It looks appropriate for semi-formal settings and occasions. But the key to looking good in a bold colored shirt is to pair it with something neutral, like a black jacket, pencil skirt or dress pants. Just tone it down a little.

Also make sure your skintone suit it. Find your best colors by clicking here

Black tailored womens dress shirts
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Black Womens Dress Shirts Sexy and Sophisticated

The best way to wear a black dress shirt is to pair it with muted gray/charcoal or light khaki dress pants or skirt. For a casual Friday, dark denim jeans will also work.

What about black shirt with black bottom? I don't know about you buy I think black with black or any other dark colors look outdated. However, if you must wear black with black, graciously add feminine accessories like brown skinny belt around your waist and gold chain bracelet. Also wear a pair of non-dark colored shoes. Try it and see if you like it. If you don't, stick to my first recommended colors. Pairing a black shirt with other colors than mentioned looks funny.


Ruffle womens dress shirt blouse
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Ruffle Shirts Trendy

If you're attending something semi-formalish or just want to look pretty, try shirts with different frilly details or/and fabric. Examples of frilly details are ruffles along the button line, belted style, slightly puffed shoulder, pleats, pearl buttons... Only your taste can decide!

Examples of feminine fabrics are satin, silk and chiffon.


White womens dress shirt tunic
Image credit: Macy's

Tunic Shirts Chic-smart

What's wonderful about tunic shirts is that they're more feminine, less stiff and can be customized into a very stylish outfit. Like for example you can switch the pants with a pair of leggings or tights. You can also wear a tunic shirt as a dress in the summer. A casual-classy option compared to tailored womens dress shirts!





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