T-Shirt Dress – Guide to the Easiest Outfit of the Summer

Short answer: A T-shirt dress is the easiest outfit of the summer: one piece, done. In bamboo viscose it falls softly around the body without clinging, and the fabric keeps you cool and dry on hot days, where a cotton dress would feel clammy after a couple of hours.

Why the T-shirt dress is so easy

The dress combines the comfort of a T-shirt with the finished look of a dress. There is no top and bottom to match, just the dress and sandals. It works for the beach, the town and the home office. See the bamboo T-shirt dresses in several lengths.

Length decides the use

A short model is for the beach and the hottest days. Knee length is the most useful and works for both work and leisure. A long model is the coolest in strong sun, because it covers the legs and lets the air circulate. Choose the length by where the dress will be worn.

The drape of the fabric makes the difference

A T-shirt dress in thin cotton jersey catches on the hips and quickly loses its shape. Bamboo viscose is heavier and falls straight down, which is why the same model looks better in this material. It is the drape and not the cut that decides whether the dress works.

The layer underneath

If the fabric is thin, or the dress is worn in backlight, a layer underneath makes a real difference. A bamboo vest for women in a skin tone smooths the silhouette and stops the underwear showing. It adds almost no warmth, because both layers move moisture away.

For cooler days

With a pair of bamboo leggings for women underneath, the short dress stays usable all autumn. Add a cardigan or a denim jacket and the dress copes with ten degrees. It is the cheapest way to stretch a summer wardrobe three months further.

For parties and for everyday

The same dress changes character with the accessories. Sandals and a tote for the day, black boots and a piece of jewellery for the evening. If a proper dress is needed, the other models are under bamboo dresses, cut for more than everyday wear.

Colours and patterns

Plain dresses are the most useful, because they can be worn more often without being recognised. Black, navy and muted green are the three most used. Pale colours are cooler in direct sun, but they need a layer underneath if the fabric is thin.

Washing and storage

Wash at 30 degrees without fabric softener, and hang the dress on a broad shouldered hanger while it is damp. Then it smooths itself out. Fold it away at the end of the season rather than leaving it hanging, so the shoulders are not pulled out of shape. See also bamboo and temperature regulation.