This belted shift dress is not only gorgeous and breathable enough for summer, but it’s also perfect to transition from the office to happy hour.
Shift dresses as a whole are fantastic. However, they can sometimes appear a little floppy, oversized or unflattering because they don’t have a defined waist. So when I saw this particular dress at H&M, I was really excited because it came with a tie waist! This allowed me to cinch at the smallest part of me and create a really flattering silhouette.
This dress was made for versatility, and I can even see myself wearing it into the autumn season. Yeah, yeah, I know it’s crazy to be thinking about autumn when it’s 100° outside, but it’ll be here sooner than we know it, so I’m trying to prepare my wardrobe and purchase pieces that can transition really easily. When the temperatures cool down and I don’t feel like I’m going to literally melt, I plan to wear this dress with tights, booties, and a leather jacket and call it a day!
Outfit Details
dress | similar bag | heels | necklace | earrings c/o Sugarfix
The major perk when it comes to this shift dress is that it can be worn from work to play.
I might work from home, but I know I can get a little overwhelmed when my husband calls after he gets off the job and says, “let’s go on a date night.” I’m suddenly scrambling to find something cute to wear in my closet in the ten minutes it takes for him to come home and pick me up. So if I’m already wearing a comfy and cute dress like this at my desk all day, I know I’m set to just grab a pair of heels and go!
Since it’s such a stunning color, but doesn’t have any sort of pattern, I could have paired this shift dress with more intense accessories, like a printed shoe or bold earrings. However, I brought this piece with me when I traveled to D.C. and I didn’t pack too many extras. Instead, I wore a layered necklace and simple tortoiseshell earrings along with black block heels and a simple crossbody bag. I was 100% satisfied with the outcome!
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I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.
Me too! I’m a huge fan of shirtdresses and I wear them all the time. But lately I’ve been a huge fan of this shift dress! It’s a fun little level up from what I’ve been wearing.
I’m always looking for cute dresses for work and this one is perfect! I love the color and style of it, but most importantly, the tie around the waist! I always find that this style is too straight and baggy on me and the tie gives it more definition. And the price!! So good.
Yessss girl you need it! They have it in a few other colors/patterns that I linked as well that might be up your alley too! The tie around the waist was what sold me on this one. Perfectly flattering!
I need this dress! I have been looking for a cute professional dress that transitional and this is AWESOME! I love this look on you!
Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.
This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!
I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!
A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!
I love a dress that can easily worn from work to happy hour. Versatility is my jam and this dress is perfect. The emerald green color is gorgeous. And I can easily see it a perfect for dress fall with some layers!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!
This is super cute! I am always looking for dresses I can wear working all day and then still go out later. The color is stunning, and your red hair complements it perfectly.
Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!
This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!
This is such a cute dress! I’m a little intimidated by colours like this to wear them
It looks SO good on you and works so well with your hair colour too!
Okay, you are crushing this look girlfriend!! I love this color on you! I need to check out H&M’s dress selection again!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!
You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!
Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!
XOXO
Cathy
That dress is such a gorgeous color, especially with your skin tone and hair color. I love simple dresses like this that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.
I love how versatile this dress is, anything that can be worn casually and be dressed up is a must-have in my book! I love the color too!
This is such a cute dress babe! Looks so flattering and I love how versatile it is, the color is beautiful too!
Kileen
cute & little
I’ve never worn a dress with any kind of belt before, but this one has gotten me very intrigued! It’s not too tight, so it’s still a nice, casual-but-not-too-casual look, yet it also makes the dress shape your frame better than it would without. I’m definitely going to have to try this trend!
I love that color! That dress is so pretty on you and it looks really comfortable too.
Ooooh, I absolutely love the colour!!! And it goes so well with your hair!
This might be my favorite color on you ever! It looks absolutely beautiful on you! The perfect dress for day and night for sure!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
I love this colour of your dress and it looks great! I would definitely wear this to work especially I work in an office and looks comfy!
Im sure you already know this, but that emerald color on you looks AMAZING!!
This color looks gorgeous on you!
That dress is absolutely perfect! I love a nice, versatile piece to really get more mileage out of your wardrobe! I love the color as well, so pretty!
That is definitely the perfect dress for going from work to play. Love the color too!
Obsessed with this dress! Great for work & play!!!
I love deep green color and also the shirt dress and therefore loved your choice. This dress can be worn either during office or after office for some casual outings too. I even loved your sandals and black purse with it.
Such a beautiful color – plus I love the hem!
That dress is PERFECT with your hair color!!
Love versatile pieces like this. And this color…looks amazing on you!
You look amazing in this color girl! Love this dress for summer
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
I need this dress! I have been looking for a cute professional dress that transitional and this is AWESOME! I love this look on you!
Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.
I’m always looking for cute dresses for work and this one is perfect! I love the color and style of it, but most importantly, the tie around the waist! I always find that this style is too straight and baggy on me and the tie gives it more definition. And the price!! So good.
Yessss girl you need it! They have it in a few other colors/patterns that I linked as well that might be up your alley too! The tie around the waist was what sold me on this one. Perfectly flattering!
I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.
Me too! I’m a huge fan of shirtdresses and I wear them all the time. But lately I’ve been a huge fan of this shift dress! It’s a fun little level up from what I’ve been wearing.
This is super cute! I am always looking for dresses I can wear working all day and then still go out later. The color is stunning, and your red hair complements it perfectly.
Okay, you are crushing this look girlfriend!! I love this color on you! I need to check out H&M’s dress selection again!
-Morgan
How 2 Wear It [] http://how2wearit.com
I love a dress that can easily worn from work to happy hour. Versatility is my jam and this dress is perfect. The emerald green color is gorgeous. And I can easily see it a perfect for dress fall with some layers!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!
This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!
that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!
Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!
I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!
A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!
Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!
This is such a cute dress babe! Looks so flattering and I love how versatile it is, the color is beautiful too!
Kileen
cute & little
I love how versatile this dress is, anything that can be worn casually and be dressed up is a must-have in my book! I love the color too!
You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!
That dress is such a gorgeous color, especially with your skin tone and hair color. I love simple dresses like this that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.
Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!
XOXO
Cathy