A shirt dress works because it borrows its structure from something already proven. The pointed collar and full button placket give a tidy line down the front, and the blue print keeps the whole thing from reading as workwear. The A-line skirt falls to mid-calf with enough sweep to walk in comfortably. Buttons run the full length, so you can open the hem for movement or leave the top two undone for a softer neckline.

The waist is set by a self-tie belt in the same fabric, so you decide the shape: pulled in for something defined, loose for a straighter line, or swapped for a leather belt when you want a harder edge. Long sleeves finish in button cuffs with a roll-up tab, which means the same dress covers a cool morning and a warm afternoon without a second thought. The print is small-scale and sits quietly enough to pass in an office.

Side pockets are set into the skirt seams, deep enough to be useful and placed so they do not interrupt the line of the print. That is a rarer detail in a printed dress than it should be. Wear it with white trainers and a crossbody by day, block heels and a structured tote for the office, flat sandals on holiday. It is offered in blue across a broad run of sizes, from XS through to 3XL.

• Pointed shirt collar with a full button-through front
• Self-tie fabric belt for an adjustable waist
• Long sleeves with button cuffs and a roll-up tab
• A-line midi skirt with side-seam pockets
• All-over blue print
• Sizes XS to 3XL
• Care: gentle machine wash or hand wash

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Care: Gentle machine wash or hand wash. Hang to dry to preserve print and shape.

When in doubt, size up for extra comfort and a perfect fit.