From Day to Night: How to Style the Perfect Summer Shirtdress

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A type of dress that resembles a shirt, typically with a collar, button-front closure, and sleeves, the shirtdress is the perfect summer dress.

Usually made of lightweight fabric, it can instantly transition from a day-time frock to a night-time garb. The style can pull off a casual and professional look depending on how you style it, making this a versatile, must-have piece in your wardrobe.

If you are looking for ways to style a shirtdress, make sure you check out these celebrities who made sure they look on-point in it:

1. Ali Larter kept it fresh and pristine in a nearly all-white ensemble

Ali Larter shops for baby clothes at Petit Bateau in CaliforniaAli Larter shops for baby clothes at Petit Bateau in California on June 5, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / TNYF / Lexi Jones)

A white shirtdress will not fail you this summer. It looks and feels light and gives you a fresh appeal. Try what Ali Larter did and wear it with slides for a casual-modern panache.

2. Willow Shields added some vintage-inspired styling to her shirtdress

Willow Shields at rehearsal for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in CaliforniaWillow Shields at rehearsal for ‘Dancing with the Stars’ in California on March 27, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / TNYF / Lexi Jones)

The 15-year-old wore a lovely blue shirtdress with black details on the chest. She wore a pair of Mary Jane shoes that amped up the vintage flair of her shirtdress.

3. Emmy Rossum looked chic in a sleeveless printed dress and a pair of pumps

Emmy Rossum donned a sleeveless Aqua gingham shirt dress paired with Paul Andrew 'Petra' raffia pumps and a stylish Betty Dumoulin 'Car' bagEmmy Rossum donned a sleeveless Aqua gingham shirt dress paired with Paul Andrew ‘Petra’ raffia pumps and a stylish Betty Dumoulin ‘Car’ bag on Melrose Place in California on May 27, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / TNYF / Lexi Jones)

We have yet to see the 28-year-old look frumpy when out and about in California. The Shameless star looks stellar in this sleeveless shirtdress and chic pumps styled with a quirky vehicle handbag from her childhood.

4. Stella McCartney rocked a denim shirt dress

Stella McCartney rocks a denim shirtdress in New YorkStella McCartney rocks a denim shirtdress in New York City on June 8, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / TNYF / Lexi Jones)

The British fashion designer teamed it up with a pair of loafers. This couldn’t get any easier, could it?

5. Alice Eve looked lovely in a fit-and-flare lace shirtdress

The popular actress took the monochrome meter up a notch by wearing it with a pair of white pumps.

Alice Eve at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition VIP previewAlice Eve at the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition VIP preview in London on June 4, 2015 (Credit: WENN / Michael Wright / TNYF / Lexi Jones)

These outfits should be the perfect reason to go out and rock the shirtdress more often. They look just perfect for the summer season!

Here are some shirtdresses from Shopbop you should consider adding to your wardrobe:

Derek Lam 10 Crosby Striped Shirtdress1. Derek Lam 10 Crosby Striped Shirtdress, $435.00

Saloni Alix Dress2. Saloni Alix Dress, $496.00

re named Contrast Collar Shirtdress3. re:named Contrast Collar Shirtdress, $62.00

Sea Zip Up 2 Pocket Dress4. Sea Zip Up 2 Pocket Dress, $415.00

Victoria Victoria Beckham Aline Shirt Dress5. Victoria Victoria Beckham A-line Shirt Dress, $1,150.00