Trend Alert: T-Shirt Dresses

15 May 2009

Betty Jackson SS09

We're loving the season's main trends at the moment, as their proving to be relaxing, slouchy and not too tight or uncomfortable!

This summer is all about taking it easy and having fun with fashion, as we sample the 80s revival, get hooked on fringing and go nude on the street with both our make-up and clothing.

We looked at how jersey wear had gone glam yesterday, so today we thought it was high-time we looked at another big casual trend this summer; T-shirt dresses.

Jumper dresses were big news last season, so in many ways this is just an update of that trend, but with a more casual, slouchy edge.

The key to making this look work for you is to choose the right tee, which may sound trivial, but if you go for one that's too baggy you'll end up looking like a bag lady, and if you go for one too tight, well it's just a T-shirt isn't it?!

Alexa Chung is the master of the T-shirt dress, teaming it with a mix of vintage beads, chunky bangles and a casual leather jacket to make it look effortlessly chic.

On the runway, we saw both Betty Jackson and Giles glam up the simple T-shirt with elegant draping, expensive materials and minimal accessories, which made them a major hit at London Fashion Week.

Here's our pick of the top three T-shirt dresses on the high-street at the moment...