While the question on everyone's mind this week is 'will the good weather last until the weekend?' my mind goes to what on earth am I going to wear to the office this week. A shallow question, I'll admit, but a persistently tricky one at that - especially as we navigate the confusing mid-season shift where you're too hot on your commute but freeze under the notoriously icy office air-con. Dressing professionally in this heat poses its own kind of challenge, and staying cool without veering into holiday dressing territory is not easy. That's where Arket's Oversized Shirt Dress comes in.
Made from a light and breezy 100% cotton, Arket's take on a classic shirt dress features an oversized silhouette, complete with collar and buttoned front, that's ideal for slipping between desk and dinner - the length is just right for office-wear too, skimming the leg at the calf.
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Arket's oversized shirt Dress is designed with a purposely oversized fit that means it has endless styling possibilities. Prefer a dress to be more fitted? Tie a belt around the middle. If you'd rather your clothing to be more oversized, simply style with chunky dad sandals and a tote. There's also an array of colours to choose from.
The dress is available in multiple different colours, the beige and white iterations are most ideal for minimalist dressers who lean towards neutrals, while the striped options - a brown and blue - would work best for the office thanks to its more polished feel. When it comes to styling, we recommend cinching Arket's shirt dress at the waist with a slim belt and adding a pair of ballet flats to finish the outfit. Alternatively, layer the dress over the top of trousers on those cooler days or underneath a blazer.
Arket's shirt dress was first released last year and sold out almost instantly. Returning for spring/summer 2025, the shirt dress has kept all the details that made it a best-seller; the comfortable cotton material, cut that flatters without clinging and smart box pleat at the back. Saying that, history is repeating itself as some sizes are already selling out - so consider this your sign to shop Arket's shirt dress now.
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Gemma Lavers is a fashion commerce writer at Grazia, where she tracks down viral pieces and is as comfortable navigating the M&S new-in page as she is dissecting the latest celebrity look - yes, she can tell you exactly where a specific coat is from. When not writing, shopping or scrolling Instagram (find hers here), Gemma will likely be dreaming up her next holiday (and what she's going to wear).