The international runways have brought back the shirt dress with drop waists and high slits in a multitude of textures and prints such as denim and stripes. While you may choose to wear one for your post work soirée, we're asking you to play around with this staple and make it a statement at work. Apprehensive? We're here to help...

Keep it white
This flowy shirt dress makes you look corporate chic when worn with a pair of black patent leather oxfords and minimalist gold jewellery. Finish off with a patent leather laptop bag and nude nails to underplay your look and make the right impression in the boardroom.
Featured above: Dress from shop.mango.com for ₹3,490 Lakmé Absolute Gel Stylist nail enamel in Caramel Glow flipkart.com for ₹310

Go denim
Dare to wear this denim shirtdress to work? Then we suggest wearing it with a pair of sleek black trousers and tan sandals for a guaranteed double take. Whether it's too casual or too chic, you're bound to surprise someone! Instil some "seriousness" into your look with a tan leather laptop case or handbag.
Featured above: Dress from forever21. com for ₹1,819

Asymmetry
All you need to do to transform this dress into an office chic outfit is cinch your waist with a black leather belt. A pair of block heels and some gold jewellery and there you are... looking all work-ready.
Featured above: Dress from koovs.com for ₹1,150





