An oversized belted shirt dress gives you the comfort of oversized proportions with the shapeliness of a defined waist. The volume comes from the body not from gathers or excessive fabric which means the silhouette still reads as intentional. The belt creates definition in proportions that could otherwise read as formless. The oversized cut also means real movement and comfort. It works over layers in cooler months or on its own when it is warm. The shirt dress construction gives you real pockets and real function. These oversized belted shirt dresses work because the belt solves the shapelessness problem while keeping the comfort benefit.