In case you considered a crisp white shirtdress a mere step above your beach cover-up [1], we're here to change your mind. The design comes in so many fits and fabrics this season, and there are plenty of ways to style it.

Your piece may be roomy and look lovely with a pair of slides, but slip into platform sandals and you've got a leggy look. Cinch your waist with a braided belt and add retro sunglasses, and you're straight out of the '70s. This Summer, the ever-flattering shirtdress [2] is being reworked into new shapes, from off-the-shoulder to A-line, and adorned with different details, like frills at the hem. Read on to embrace 16 outfit ideas, then shop for some of our favorite silhouettes available now.