Paul Smith Shirtdress

I'm not a real fan of proper shirts with collars, buttons, and sleeves, nor am I mad about the shirtdress. 

As I've probably said a gazillion times here, they make me look too conservative, too outfitty, even, and I prefer either a thrown-together, slightly askew mix or utter minimalism.

But one look at Paul Smith's mini shirtdress with assymetrical closure on the side and I was intrigued.

I'd undo the top buttons, lose that ghastly necktie from the catwalk (below),

and wear this shirtdress as a fitted tunic with a pair of cigarette-leg khakis and high, high substantial heels.  Nothing dainty.

And I'd totally keep the topknot.