Kristen Bell and Jamie Lee Curtis Stepped Out in This Fall Dress Staple — Shop Similar Styles from $10

Mar. 15, 2025

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Kristen Bell attends Netflix’s Nobody Wants This NY Fan Screening; Jamie Lee Curtis attends the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Gala 2024; Mindy Kaling from an Instagram post

Fall is notable for many style trends, includingplaid,denim jeans, andblazers. And thanks to celebrities like Kristen Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, andMindy Kaling, we were recently reminded of a fashion mainstay for this time of year: a shirt dress. If there’s any piece of clothing that can take a fall outfit from classy chic to cozy casual — and vice-versa — it’s a shirt dress.

Celebrity-Inspired Shirt Dresses Under $40

Time and Tru Magenta Long-Sleeve Shirt Dress

Walmart

shirt dress with long sleeves

$20 at Walmart

While thisshirt dressis nearly sold out inleopard, it’s still available indeep magentaanddark green— but potentially not for long. This customer-favorite dress has a relaxed fit that can take you from day to night activities or help you pull off a funky or more polished look. It features a self-tie belt, has two side-seam pockets, and hits right below the knee. One shopper said the dress fits true to size and is a really good value, while another shared that they plan on wearing it from work to dinner.

Free Assembly Belted Long-Sleeve Dijon Mini Dress

short dress with long sleeves

$36$22 at Walmart

Thisbutton-down shirt dressis available in three very fall-coded colorways:dijon mustard, a denim-inspireddark indigo wash, and an olive green shade. It’s made from cotton and includes four pockets (two flap chest pockets and two side pockets) to help you be more hands-free, plus it’s machine washable so it’s easy to clean and care for. One shopper said the dress looks exactly like the photo and has a structured, polished look that’s great for fall and winter, while another praised its comfortable and soft fabric.

The Pioneer Woman Smocked Sleeve Drop Shoulder Dress

Walmart The Pioneer Woman 3/4 Smocked Sleeve Drop Shoulder Dress, Women’s, Sizes XS-3X

$18$12 at Walmart

Gwyneth Paltrowwas seen wearing a slouchy, light blue shirt dress during the transition from summer to autumn last month, and thismedium wash optionfrom The Pioneer Woman gives a fall-into-winter twist on the style. This relaxed dress is available in the denim shade andblack, so you could opt for both to add two staples to your collection. One shopper said they’ve been hooked on the dress’s style since they first tried it on, while another complimented how light and floaty it is.

Keep scrolling to shop more of our celeb-inspired shirt dress picks to add to your fall wardrobe.

Free Assembly Pleated Long Sleeve Mini Shirt Dress

pleated mini dress

$32$19 at Walmart

Time and Tru Ruffle Hem Long-Sleeve Mini Shirt Dress

ruffle hem shirt dress

$17$10 at Walmart

Free Assembly Cotton Long-Sleeve Maxi Shirt Dress

free assembly maxi dress

$34 at Walmart

Free Assembly Ruffle Neck Midi Dress

Free Assembly Ruffle Neck Midi Dress

$34$20 at Walmart

Allegra K Embroidered Floral Long-Sleeve Button Mini Shirt Dress

embroidered long sleeve shirt dress

$35 at Walmart

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