Possibly the most simple yet adaptable garment, a long, button-down dress is a necessity to every fashionable wardrobe. The plain, monochrome piece functions effortlessly on its own as a casual dress, easily styled as a blank slate to showcase statement shoes, an eccentric bag or both. The style can also be left half-buttoned and teamed with trendy trousers and understated shoes for a dapper, upscale look.
Since the style is so simple, try playing with different materials and textures. In suede or wool, a button-down dress with a long skirt makes a statement in itself.
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Regardless of material or texture, the button-down dress is always a perfect base for a stylishly uncomplicated off-duty look. We love it with a mini bag and boots, both in intricate, clashing patterns.
