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
hair cut & color c/o 1213 Hair Studio | photos by Modestly Exposed | location: Georgetown, D.C.
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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Would you rather wear this shift dress for the office or for happy hour?
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Nataly says
I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.
Stephanie Whitman says
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.
Rachel says
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.
Stephanie Whitman says
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!
Laura says
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!
Stephanie Whitman says
Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.
Lizzie says
This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Stephanie Whitman says
I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!
Becky says
I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!
Stephanie Whitman says
A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!
Rach says
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
miriam says
that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!
Kait | Slumber & Scones says
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.
Greta says
Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!
Amanda says
This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!
Jiawun says
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!
Morgan says
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
Taylor Mobley says
Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!
Hillary Conheady says
You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!
Cathy says
Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!
XOXO
Cathy
Jordyn Sifferman says
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.
Alexandra says
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!
Kileen says
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
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
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!
Beth says
I love that color! That dress is so pretty on you and it looks really comfortable too.
Cristina says
Ooooh, I absolutely love the colour!!! And it goes so well with your hair!
Laura Leigh says
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
Helena Marz says
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! ❤️
Sarah Lennon says
Im sure you already know this, but that emerald color on you looks AMAZING!!
Anna English says
This color looks gorgeous on you!
Deborah says
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!
Laura S says
That is definitely the perfect dress for going from work to play. Love the color too!
Emely says
Obsessed with this dress! Great for work & play!!!
Yukti Agrawal says
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.
Caitlin says
Such a beautiful color – plus I love the hem!
Kelsey says
That dress is PERFECT with your hair color!!
Lily says
Love versatile pieces like this. And this color…looks amazing on you!
Azanique Rawl says
You look amazing in this color girl! Love this dress for summer 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com
Laura says
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!
Stephanie Whitman says
Yes girl! Then this dress is calling your name for sure. It’s so perfect to wear now AND later.
Rachel says
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.
Stephanie Whitman says
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!
Nataly says
I love shirt dresses! They really are so flattering and versatile pieces in your closet. I know I wear mine all the time.
Stephanie Whitman says
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.
Becky says
I have never tried a dress like that… but I think if it tied it might be okay!
Stephanie Whitman says
A belted waist is ALWAYS a good idea. It cinches at the narrowest part of you and makes the dress exceptionally flattering!
Greta says
Green is your color! So pretty against your hair. I also love the style of this dress!
miriam says
that green color is gorgeous on you! I need to get myself to h&m stat!
Lizzie says
This color is so great on you! Such a flattering dress too!
Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com
Stephanie Whitman says
I agree! The belted waist really caught my eye since it helps narrow the waist of what would be an otherwise somewhat shapeless dress!
Amanda says
This. Is such a perfect dress for work… and I’m totally loving this color on you!
Rach says
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
Morgan says
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
Kait | Slumber & Scones says
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.
Taylor Mobley says
Ok you look absolutely amazing. I love this color on you!!
Kileen says
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
Hillary Conheady says
You’re so right, this dress is SO flattering! I’m also so in love with the color!
Alexandra says
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!
Jordyn Sifferman says
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.
Cathy says
Love this dress! It’s so chic and versatile, plus it looks fabulous on you!
XOXO
Cathy
Indya | The Small Adventurer says
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!
Helena Marz says
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! ❤️
Cristina says
Ooooh, I absolutely love the colour!!! And it goes so well with your hair!
Emely says
Obsessed with this dress! Great for work & play!!!
Laura S says
That is definitely the perfect dress for going from work to play. Love the color too!
Sarah Lennon says
Im sure you already know this, but that emerald color on you looks AMAZING!!
Laura Leigh says
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
Anna English says
This color looks gorgeous on you!
Jiawun says
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!
Beth says
I love that color! That dress is so pretty on you and it looks really comfortable too.
Kelsey says
That dress is PERFECT with your hair color!!
Yukti Agrawal says
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.
Deborah says
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!
Lily says
Love versatile pieces like this. And this color…looks amazing on you!
Caitlin says
Such a beautiful color – plus I love the hem!
Azanique Rawl says
You look amazing in this color girl! Love this dress for summer 🙂
-xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com