Earlier this spring, Elizabeth tipped us off to some of this season's hottest trends and at the top of the list? The shirt dress. You are probably thinking the shirt dress has been around forever and what can possibly be so hot and revolutionary about this closet staple we have all grown to love due to its ease of wear and comfortable fit, so we wanted to show you what makes this season's offerings so special.Most every line we carry at The Hive has their own unique version of this classic style of dress. Some are casual while others are perfectly tailored and dressy; some are made of jersey blends that feel silky and drape beautifully while others are made of crisp cotton blends; some are midi-length and simple in design while others are short with voluminous sleeves; and some are solid in color serving as the perfect backdrop to showcase bold accessories and pops of color on your feet while others are made of colorful, eye-catching prints and stripes necessitating that simple jewels and sandals be worn. Pick your poison, and the designers have provided it for you this season.Alicia and I wanted to share with you some of our favorite shirt dresses and the different ways in which we chose to style them. We had so much fun pairing them with everything from sneakers to wedge sandals and carryall totes to clutches to demonstrate the range and versatility with this style of dress. The shirt dress is so wonderfully varied this summer you are sure to see it on the side of the lacrosse field or baseball diamond by morning and at garden parties and cookouts by evening. I so wish we could have captured all of the shirt dresses we have to share with you in this post, but the unpacking of the Veronica Beard boxes for the trunk show was calling, so you will just have to come see us at The Hive to discover which version of this summer classic is best suited for you. 

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Alicia's Look #1

Alicia's Look #2

Rivi Long Shirt Dress by L’Agence, $425Flat with Buckle by RODO, $445Simple Tote by Clare V, $595Double Hoop Earrings by Kris Nation, $803 Strand Gold Necklace by & everything, $495

Alicia's Look #3

Tiny Heart Shirtdress by Sundry, $184Naomi Scarf Necklace by Mignonne Gavigan, $525Pure Star by Golden Goose, $530

Sheila's Look #1

Tiny Heart Shirtdress in Evergreen by Sundry, $184Cassie Sandal in Cuolo by Paul Green, $315Neon Cat Foldover Clutch with Tabs by Clare V, $235Chelsea Hoops in Bronze by Jacqueline Rose, $245St. Louis in Matte Sunday Tortoise by Krewe, $255

Sheila's Look #2

Emma Dress by ALC, $595D654018 Heel by AGL, $415Garden Snake Foldover Clutch with Tabs by Clare V, $235Hemp Fiona Earring in Blue by Mignonne Gavigan, $275