When it comes to pieces you'll wear over and over and over again, a classic shirt dress has to be near the top of the list. Find the right one and you're covered for every occasion; holidays, date nights, days in the office, weekend jaunts with friends, and even, it turns out, Wimbledon.
Take note from Lorraine Kelly, who has firmly proved that final point. Appearing at day one of Wimbledon, the TV presenter wore what we'd describe as the perfect dress for the moment: a green and white floral shirt dress.
Let us count the ways this particular dress is so excellent. First off, the print – a cheerily bright digital floral and botanical design. Next, the cut. The maxi length, slightly flared skirt, and cinched in tie detail at the waist make this dress super flattering on absolutely everyone. Finally, the shirt collar and cuffed sleeves, both of which add a touch of sharpness to the effect.
In short: Lorraine has knocked it out of the park with this one. Or the tennis equivalent of that metaphor. Could we say she's serving?
Anyway, this is all good news for Lorraine, but in great news for all of us: the exact dress the presenter and author wore is not only still available to buy in nearly all sizes, it's also currently on sale, with 20% off. Yep, you can get hold of the exact Karen Millen dress Lorraine wore so well for £151.20... if you move fast, as we predict it'll sell out sharpish.
Karen Millen Petite Rose Print Cotton Sateen Floral Woven Belted Maxi Shirt Dress
Karen Millen Petite Rose Print Cotton Sateen Floral Woven Belted Maxi Shirt Dress
It's only been one day of Wimbledon and we've already been bombarded with excellent style inspiration. Mary Berry wore a very Princess-of-Wales-esque polka dot dress, Katherine Ryan demonstrated the appeal of classic Wimbledon whites, and S Club singer Rachel Stevens went non-traditional in a top and trousers set by Ralph Lauren. Here's hoping the rest of the tournament matches up – we'll be keeping a close eye.
