shirtdress

British  

/ ˈʃɜːtˌdrɛs /

noun

1. a dress that resembles a lengthened shirt, often worn with a belt

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Example Sentences

Nominally a farmwife, Ruth’s style is suburban homemaker, typically wearing an apron over a shirtdress, even when not working in the kitchen — the implication being that she just was, or she’s about to be.

From Los Angeles Times

Before the show, her mother bought a Diesel outfit to wear herself, but during Ms. Richardson’s fitting, Glenn Martens, Diesel’s designer, offered to dress her, too, in a loose denim shirtdress.

From New York Times

The asparagus shirtdress, now paired with a matching quilted green coat, stands elegantly in the back row of a display called “Official Outings and Charitable Events.”

From Washington Post

On my first day, I wore a crisp white shirtdress that made me feel polished and put together, especially for a college student on a budget.

From Washington Post

She opted for comfort with an oversized shirtdress, paired with black sunglasses and sneakers.

From Fox News