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Shift Dress and Jacket Outfits
Buying a classic shift dress and matching jacket will always be a timeless investment. Its vintage appeal will serve well on many occasions from formal events, weddings and garden parties to a fun day at the races. Whatever the occasion a simple shift dress can speak volumes with its classic appeal and chic tailoring. When it comes to special event dressing classic shift dresses offer understated elegance.
Occasion Dresses – Jersey – LBD – Midi & Maxi – Colourblock
Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear
HOBBS Silk Floral Knee Length Shift Dress White Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Womens Me And Em Button-Front Shift Tweed Maxi Dress
Selfridges
Boden Women's Evelyn Suede Shift Dress in Brown | Size 14
Boden
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Ivana Navy Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers
Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Belted Shift Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE
Acne Studios Women's Preloved Crewneck Knee-Length Shift Dress in Orange Viscose
Coast UK & IE
Jigsaw Floral Cowl Neck Midi Shift Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Lily Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
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Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Women's Hallie Floral Layered Chiffon Party Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 4
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 8
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 10
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 12
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Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 14
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Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 16
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Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 18
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Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 20
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Blue | Size 22
Boden
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory
Coast UK & IE
HOBBS Pleated Knee Length Shift Dress Brown
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 4
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 6
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 8
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 10
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 12
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 14
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 16
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Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 18
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 20
Boden
Boden Women's Linen Shift Dress in Pink | Size 22
Boden
Whistles Crackle Print Twist Front Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Monsoon Lace Square Neck Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 10
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 14
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 16
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 18
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 22
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 8
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 12
Boden
HOBBS Cotton Rich Floral Knee Length Shift Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Jil Sander Women's Preloved Gathered Shift Dress in Green Polyester
Coast UK & IE
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Green
Frasers
GANT Pure Linen Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
GANT Pure Linen Knee Length Shift Dress White
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Women's Rita Tiered Party Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Maxine Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Women's Sasha Floral Shift Dress - Multi
Frasers
HOBBS Chiffon Floral Tie Waist Shift Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Mint Velvet Bead Detail Linen Shift Dress
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Mint Velvet Bead Detail Linen Shift Dress
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HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 12
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 14
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 16
Boden
Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 18
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 20
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 22
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 8
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 10
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 12
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 14
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 16
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 18
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 20
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 22
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 8
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 10
Boden
Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 12
Boden
Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 14
Boden
Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 16
Boden
Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 18
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 20
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 22
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 6
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 10
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 6
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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits
Ribbon Mesh Midi Dress
Roman
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress
Roman
Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Roman
Navy/White Silk Floral Devoree Dress
Chesca
HOBBS Floral Tie Waist Midi Waisted Dress Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Polka Dot Mesh Godet Midi Dress
Roman
Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Roman
Aqua Cornelli Emb. Lace Dress
Chesca
Royal Blue Pleated Dress With Chiffon Flower Details
Chesca
Chiffon Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Roman
Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Roman
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman
Boden Women's A-Line Trim Short Dress in White | Size 4
Boden
Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
Coast Women's Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE
Boucle Check Shift Dress
Roman
Boucle Check Dress & Jacket Set
Roman
Cobalt Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca
V-Neck Chiffon Pleated Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Teal
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Ruffle Chiffon Cape Crepe Maxi Dress in Mint
Coast UK & IE
Leaf Print V-Neck Midi Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Pleated Cape Sleeve Crepe Pencil Midi Dress in Berry
Coast UK & IE
Karen Millen Women's Placed Floral Crystal Embellished Tailored Drama Cape Maxi Dress in Pale Blue
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Lilac
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Pale Blue
Coast UK & IE
Floral Print Dress & Shrug
Roman
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Print Lace Stretch Dress
Roman
Dresses and Matching Coats
Paired with a matching jacket or frock coat and you have the ultimate wedding ensemble. The simple structure speaks volumes in the style stakes. The figure-flattering design suits most shapes and is a popular choice for a Mother of the Bride outfit, Mother of the Groom and Grandmother of the Bride too.
Plus Size Shift Dresses
Plus size clothing at Chesca and Navabi includes body-defining shift dresses to suit all shapes. New-season designer dresses can be found from Betty Barclay, Apanage, Tahari, Gina Bacconi and Vera Mont. Softly textured pale pink crepe lace front dresses, cotton-rich, smooth firm stretch jersey styles too. Flattering finishes include princess seaming, wide boat and round necks plus clever waist panelling to streamline the silhouette.
Sleeveless Occasion Shift Dresses
Classic sleeveless shift dresses in vibrant florals and dainty prints are at the ready. Slip-on styles come in gorgeous stretch fabrics and fluid silk wool. Make an entrance in a poppy print dress in red, navy and ivory. Coordinate with a tailored jacket, heels and clutch for smart occasions.
Formal Day Dresses
Jacques Vert, Gina Bacconi. Kaliko, Coast and Phase Eight collections include these and many more classic styles ideal for formal affairs. Designer brands at John Lewis, as well as luxury stores such as L.K. Bennett, Fenn Wright Manson and Hobbs, are also great for formal day dresses too.
The shift dress and jacket is a good combination for petite ladies, especially in a block colour. The one-colour theme cleverly adds height and flatters the petite frame. Stores such as Precis Petite, CC Fashion and Minuet Petite have a fabulous collection including a variety of prints, shimmer fabrics and two-piece outfits.
