Summer's Hottest Trend: Flatter Your Figure With a Shirt Dress

July 18, 2011

VIDEO: Tracey Lomrantz shows how to make the hottest new looks work for you.

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One of the hottest trends heating up the runways this summer is the shirt dress.

Tracey Lomrantz from Glamour magazine visited "Good Morning America" today to discuss how you can make this look work for you.

Lomrantz said the look is universally flattering and easy to wear just about anywhere. Shirt dresses bring simplicity to getting dressed; just one piece and you're done!

Here are four looks that will look great for a variety of occasions:

PHOTO: Tracey Lomrantz from Glamour magazine talks this summer's hottest trend; the shirt dress, with Robin Roberts on 'Good Morning America.'

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The Look: Date Night

Bold color is huge news this season, and date night is the perfect occasion to bring a little punch to your wardrobe. If you're busty, like our model, Jena, try something double-breasted that will counter those curves and streamline your silhouette.

Dress: Nicola Anthony, Modcloth.com, $68

Shoes: Chinese Laundry, Endless.com, $60

Bag: LuLus.com, $43.00

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The Look: Beach Chic

Our model, Cassia, is wearing the more laid-back look that perfect for summer and hitting the beach, so ditch your boring cover-up in favor of a flowing beach dress in flowing white cotton. It's lightweight and easy to toss in your beach bag; accessorize with a floppy hat and straw bag for the ultimate boho-chic look.

Dress: Urban Behavior Rebel, $ 49.50; Email Urban Behavior at Lveliz@Cmt-America.com to purchase directly.

Hat: Kohl's, $16

Bag: Rampage, Endless.com, $98

Sunglasses: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's, $13

Swimsuit: Topshop, $52

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The Look: At the Office

You may hear shirt dress and think "casual," but it can be dressed up for the office in a lot of sophisticated ways, as Sabrina demonstrates. Choose something with strong, clean lines. Good fit is important at work and a printed accessory adds a fun punch.

Dress: Charlotte Russe, $27

Belt: H&M, $13

Shoes: BCBGeneration, Endless.com, $43

Bag: Big Buddha at Endless.com, $49

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The Look: Casual Weekend

Brooke shows that a denim or chambray shirt dress is the ultimate summer wardrobe staple. Toss on flat sandals for brunch or errands; switch to a wedge and add chic jewelry for an afternoon BBQ. A belt will help define the waist and give you a more feminine sense of definition. And if you are tall or have really long legs, layer two dresses or a skirt together for instant extra hemline.

Dress: American Apparel, $62

Dress Layered Underneath: Volcolm at Fredflare.com, $64

Shoes: Dolce Vita at Dillards, $90

Belt: Topshop, $19

Sunglasses: LC Lauren Conrad for Kohl's, $13