21 best shirt dresses to shop now and wear forever

As Cher would say, "can we hear a little commotion for the dress?" This watermelon-pink one from ASOS is made for your next date night (or the dance floor). We love how the ruched front panels add interest.

If you work in a more traditional office environment, this beige dress from & Other Stories will keep you looking smart and professional. The long sleeves work for the UK's chilly spring weather, or for layering in the winter. Just add a personalised necklace.

This easy, breezy mesh dress is ideal for taking on holiday, or just knocking around on the weekend. The price is not too tough on the wallet, either.

Leave it to Levi's, aka the ultimate denim experts, to create the perfect denim shirt dress. This one will last you forever, and the long sleeve/ short hemline combo make it ideal for year-round wear. Wear in the summer with bare legs, sandals, and the sleeves rolled up. Later on, a rollneck, tights, and knee high boots will take it right into winter.

This slinky ruched mini is just begging to be worn out for cocktails. And reduced from £36 down to £20, you can't beat the price. All it needs now is some pretty gold jewellery.

For summer days out, exploring on holiday, or even a cheery office outfit, consider ASOS's bright-pink midi shirt dress. The tie-waist adds definition, and mid-length is uber-flattering.

If you're after some new affordable workwear, take a look at George at Asda online. We love the balloon sleeve detail on this dress - it would look ace with fresh white trainers and a blazer.

This Richard Quinn dress looks like something one of the Euphoria girls would wear, and we love it for that. The trend of slinky, ruched shirt dresses as partywear is going to be *big* for spring, and this colour is *chef's kiss.*

Aligne's smart indigo denim dress is crisp enough to wear to work - but it will look just as nice on the weekend. Loafers optional (but highly recommended.)

Remember what we said about bodycon ruched shirt dresses being the next big party wear trend? H&Ms one is super cute - just add a shoulder bag and amazing necklace.

Twee is back, if you haven't heard, and New Look's pastel polka dot dress definitely fits the description. Just add white trainers and a cardigan.

Aab's full-coverage maxi dress is a great modest option, and also happens to be a great summer workwear dress. We love the added rope belt touch.

Mango always nails workwear, and this graphic striped midi is no exception. Talk about power dressing...

The trapeze shape and chambray fabric on this shirt dress are adorable. Just add cowboy boots.

Weekday's linen shirt dress is ideal for the minimalist wardrobe, or for an easy all-in-one office look. Just add some smart block heel sandals.

Michael Kors' preppy take on the trend is a dream for spring. Finished in gingham, it ticks two trends at once.

Animal print just never gets old, does it? Long Tall Sally's dress does it for a great price. All-black accessories highly encouraged.

The floaty, tiered hemline on this dress is ready for the weekend. Big, stompy boots are encouraged.