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Essential Shirt Dress

Rated 5.0 out of 5
Based on 17 reviews

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Our Essential Shirt Dress is classic, crisp, and smart. Designed with slightly open sides, rollable sleeves, and a detachable belt, our Essential Shirt Dress is a wardrobe essential for days by the beach, or summers at the office. Dressed down or up, this timeless piece is the epitome of comfort and style. 

    - A wardrobe essential for day and night
    - Features contrasting fabric and stitching inside the collar and cuffs
    - Tapered side slits
    - Blue and Beige Stripe: 70% cotton, 30% Tencel
    - French Blue: 68% polyester, 16% cotton, 16% viscose
    - White: 97% cotton, 3% spandex
    - Hand wash or machine wash gentle with similar colors, line dry, and use low iron (do not bleach)
    - Imported

    - Fits true to size
    - Length 39”
    - Features a detachable belt for adjustability and comfort
    - Rollable sleeves
    - Falls just above the knee
    - Models are 6’ and 5’ 8” and wears a size M

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    All orders are processed on the same day or the next business day (excluding weekends or holidays) from our Kansas warehouse. Please visit our shipping page for more details on tracking, import charges and more.

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    Returns & exchanges:

    We're happy to accept returns and exchanges on unworn items in their original condition (unwashed, tags attached).  Exchanges and returns for store credit are free and are honored for 60 days from the date of receipt.  Returns for refunds are honored for 30 days from the date of receipt and have a $5.99 shipping label fee.

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    Rated 1 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
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    Reviewed by Stephanie H.
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    M
    Size Purchased
    M
    Height
    5' 4"
    Rated 5 out of 5

    I want a dozen more.

    I now own this dress in every color. I love the navy/black fabric best--one person said "It's like a windbreaker" of the fabric. I've received a hundred compliments on this dress in every iteration (except the white, which I haven't worn yet). It's a perfect piece for everyday wear and it always looks polished and smart.

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    Rated 2 on a scale of minus 2 to 2, where minus 2 is Runs Small, 0 is True to Size and 2 is Runs Large
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    Reviewed by Anne D.
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    Standard Size
    M
    Size Purchased
    M
    Height
    5' 1"
    Body Shape
    Hourglass
    Rated 5 out of 5

    Perfect

    Perfect shirt dress for Summer or anytime. I added a straw belt. Highly recommend.

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    Reviewed by Kameel R., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Stylish and Quality

    Cannot recommend enough. Great value and fine quality. Can be casual and dressy, as well. Very comfortable and accurate sizing. Will not go wrong with this purchase. A++

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    Reviewed by Kameel R., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Stylish and Quality

    Cannot recommend enough. Great value and fine quality. Can be casual and dressy, as well. Very comfortable and accurate sizing. Will not go wrong with this purchase. A++

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    Reviewed by Mickie C., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Great dress - runs small

    I love the dress, but unfortunately I need to return it. It runs too small through the bust. I recommend it only to those with a small bustline.

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    Reviewed by Joan H., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Shirt dress

    I bought black and love it. So ordered navy and the olive. The olive is not a good color for me so am returning. The quality is fabric is excellent.

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    Reviewed by Susan s., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Classy and cool

    I am a new Mersea shopper. I’d bought one other item when I decided to buy the Essential Collar Shirt Dress. I was so happy with it when it came. It is a substantial cotton dress with fine detailing that gives a very elevated look. A self-belt comes with but I’ve been wearing it without the belt.

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    Reviewed by Cheryl Z., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Essential is what it is!

    MerSea never fails!

    I love every piece i have ordered from the Catalina sweaters, the Essential Shirt Dresses to the Dayjamas!

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    Reviewed by Kanhkeo, from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Essential Collar Shirt Dress

    When I wore this for a lunch date with my husband, he loved it on me. I can't wait to get this shirt dress in additional colors!

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    Reviewed by Lynne T., from United States
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    Rated 5 out of 5

    A Piece To Build Upon

    In my first effort to build a capsule wardrobe, I chose The Essential Collar Shirt Dress as the core piece to build upon. I am pleased with the quality and the attention to detail on the collar and cuffs. There is also the cutest little loop and charming pleated detail on the back. I am looking forward to styling it for all seasons.

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