The timeless and classic shirtwaist dress has become a feminine wardrobe staple since the turn of the century. Originally adapted from menswear, the rise of feminism allowed us ladies to dress with a little more comfort and ease of wear. This was simply a favorite go-to dress of the 1950's housewife. No more tight and restricting Victorian garments of yesteryear. The buttons make it easy to take on and off. Cotton dresses were so easy to wash giving us more freedom with our time. The collar makes the dress crisp and polished. A nipped in waist and full skirt are flattering to a woman's figure. Match these dresses with a little cardigan, a kitten heel and a little red lipstick and you look dressed up in the most casual way.
"Luxury must be comfortable, otherwise it is not luxury." - Coco Chanel
Shirtwaist dresses become extra special when you look at the variety of novelty prints they come in. Here we are offering the darling city print dress and tropical paradise theme. As seasons change as well as prints, we wil continue stocking this tried and true silhouette into our shop.
