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.


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Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear

Womens Posse Grace Lace-Trim Shift Ramie Midi Dress
Womens Posse Grace Lace-Trim Shift Ramie Midi Dress
Selfridges

£440.00

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Gina Bacconi Julie Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Blue
Gina Bacconi Julie Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Blue
Frasers

£380.00

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Womens Boss Round-Neck Short-Sleeve Stretch Cotton-Jersey Shift Dress
Womens Boss Round-Neck Short-Sleeve Stretch Cotton-Jersey Shift Dress
Selfridges

£289.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

£280.00

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Evelyn Suede Shift Dress-Dark Chocolate Female Boden
Evelyn Suede Shift Dress-Dark Chocolate Female Boden
Boden

£279.00

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Gina Bacconi Maxine Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Maxine Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £299.00

£209.30

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Gina Bacconi Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Silver
Gina Bacconi Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Silver
Frasers

£190.00

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Gina Bacconi Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

£190.00

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Gina Bacconi Lily Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Green
Gina Bacconi Lily Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Green
Frasers

was: £380.00

£190.00

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Monsoon Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory
Monsoon Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory
Debenhams UK

was: £350.00

£175.00

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BOSS Dembrolai Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
BOSS Dembrolai Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
very.co.uk

was: £230.00

£172.50

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Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Shift Dress - Beige
Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Shift Dress - Beige
Frasers

was: £240.00

£168.00

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Gina Bacconi Angelina Sequin Shift Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Angelina Sequin Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £240.00

£168.00

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Gina Bacconi MARJORIE Floral Shift Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi MARJORIE Floral Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

£160.00

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Adrianna Papell Bias Collar Shift Dress
Adrianna Papell Bias Collar Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£159.00

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Eda Check Shift Dress-Red, Blue and Green Check Female Boden
Eda Check Shift Dress-Red, Blue and Green Check Female Boden
Boden

£159.00

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Eda Wool Shift Dress-Black Dogstooth Female Boden
Eda Wool Shift Dress-Black Dogstooth Female Boden
Boden

£159.00

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Jaeger Women's Wool Blend Jersey V-Neck Shift Dress - 14 - Navy, Navy
Jaeger Women's Wool Blend Jersey V-Neck Shift Dress - 14 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£150.00

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Embroidered Linen Shift Dress-Kingfisher Blue Female Boden
Embroidered Linen Shift Dress-Kingfisher Blue Female Boden
Boden

£149.00

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Annie Check Shift Dress-Navy, Green and Red Check Female Boden
Annie Check Shift Dress-Navy, Green and Red Check Female Boden
Boden

£139.00

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Eda Cotton Shift Dress-Emerald Night Female Boden
Eda Cotton Shift Dress-Emerald Night Female Boden
Boden

£139.00

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Hobbs Women's Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£139.00

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Elliatt Rose Shift Dress - White
Elliatt Rose Shift Dress - White
very.co.uk

was: £230.00

£138.00

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Gina Bacconi Gretel Floral Shift Dress
Gina Bacconi Gretel Floral Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£130.00

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Gina Bacconi GRETEL Floral Shift Dress - White
Gina Bacconi GRETEL Floral Shift Dress - White
Frasers

£130.00

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Evita Cotton Shift Dress-Poppy Red Female Boden
Evita Cotton Shift Dress-Poppy Red Female Boden
Boden

£129.00

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Fluid Printed Shift Dress, V-Neck, 3/4 Length Sleeves
Fluid Printed Shift Dress, V-Neck, 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

was: £169.99

£127.49

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Gina Bacconi Claire Embroidered Shift Evening Dress - Beige
Gina Bacconi Claire Embroidered Shift Evening Dress - Beige
Frasers

was: £230.00

£115.00

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Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Ivory
Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£109.00

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Coast Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows
Coast Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows
Debenhams UK

£109.00

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Coast Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows
Coast Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows
Debenhams UK

£109.00

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Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Black
Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Black
Coast UK & IE

£109.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£103.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£100.00

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Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Navy Female Boden
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Navy Female Boden
Boden

£99.00

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Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Vibrant Pink Female Boden
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Vibrant Pink Female Boden
Boden

£99.00

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Womens Ro&Zo Garden Floral Round-Neck Floral Shift Dress
Womens Ro&Zo Garden Floral Round-Neck Floral Shift Dress
Selfridges

£99.00

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White Stuff Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Shift Dress - 12REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
White Stuff Women's Pure Cotton Embroidered Shift Dress - 12REG - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress
Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress
Roman

£90.00

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Maxi Shift Dress with Floral Print
Maxi Shift Dress with Floral Print
La Redoute UK

£89.99

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Graphic Print Shift Dress
Graphic Print Shift Dress
La Redoute UK

£89.99

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Gina Bacconi Ryan Short V-Neck Shift Dress - Black
Gina Bacconi Ryan Short V-Neck Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £160.00

£89.60

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Annie Cord Shift Dress-Deep Wisteria Female Boden
Annie Cord Shift Dress-Deep Wisteria Female Boden
Boden

£89.00

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Annie Cord Shift Dress-Navy Female Boden
Annie Cord Shift Dress-Navy Female Boden
Boden

£89.00

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Jaeger Crepe Box Pleat Shift Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Jaeger Crepe Box Pleat Shift Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Seasalt Cornwall Women's Linen Rich Geometric Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Seasalt Cornwall Women's Linen Rich Geometric Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.95

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CY Stand Collar Shift Dress With Heavily Gathered Tiered Mesh Frills Shirt Hem Design
CY Stand Collar Shift Dress With Heavily Gathered Tiered Mesh Frills Shirt Hem Design
Debenhams UK

£85.00

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Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Red
Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£83.00

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Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£80.00

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Mid-Length Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
Mid-Length Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£79.99

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Jaeger Women's Pure Cotton Tie Detail Midi Shift Dress - 14 - Navy, Navy
Jaeger Women's Pure Cotton Tie Detail Midi Shift Dress - 14 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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White Stuff Women's Printed V-Neck Knee Length Relaxed Shift Dress - 12REG - Pink Mix, Pink Mix
White Stuff Women's Printed V-Neck Knee Length Relaxed Shift Dress - 12REG - Pink Mix, Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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All Over Fringe Shift Dress
All Over Fringe Shift Dress
Roman

£75.00

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All Over Fringe Shift Dress
All Over Fringe Shift Dress
Roman

£75.00

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All Over Fringe Shift Dress
All Over Fringe Shift Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Sosandar Gold Fleck Print Shift Dress - Black
Sosandar Gold Fleck Print Shift Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£75.00

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Sosandar Ring Detail Shift Dress - Black
Sosandar Ring Detail Shift Dress - Black
very.co.uk

£75.00

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Sosandar Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - Red
Sosandar Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - Red
very.co.uk

£75.00

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Sosandar Women's Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - 12 - Red, Red,Pink
Sosandar Women's Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - 12 - Red, Red,Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£75.00

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Premium Beaded Shift Dress
Premium Beaded Shift Dress
Roman

£75.00

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Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£74.00

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Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress
Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress
Roman

was: £90.00

£70.00

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Baroque Lace Shift Dress
Baroque Lace Shift Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Sequin Shift Stretch Dress
Sequin Shift Stretch Dress
Roman

£70.00

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Baroque Lace Shift Dress
Baroque Lace Shift Dress
Roman

£70.00

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White Stuff Women's Pure Cotton Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 12REG - Navy Mix, Navy Mix,Black Mix
White Stuff Women's Pure Cotton Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 12REG - Navy Mix, Navy Mix,Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£69.00

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White Stuff Women's Cord V-Neck Relaxed Shift Dress - 14REG - Navy, Navy,Black Mix
White Stuff Women's Cord V-Neck Relaxed Shift Dress - 14REG - Navy, Navy,Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£69.00

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Hugo Kapartu-1 Shift Dress - Black
Hugo Kapartu-1 Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £229.99

£68.99

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Religion High Neck Shift Dress - Multi
Religion High Neck Shift Dress - Multi
very.co.uk

£68.00

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Maxi Shift Dress in Animal Print
Maxi Shift Dress in Animal Print
La Redoute UK

£67.99

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Corduroy Midi Shift Dress
Corduroy Midi Shift Dress
La Redoute UK

£67.99

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Womens Occasion Hand Embellished Sequin Mesh Shift Dress
Womens Occasion Hand Embellished Sequin Mesh Shift Dress
Wallis UK

£66.00

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CY Stand collar shift dress with heavily gathered tiered mesh frills shirt hem design
CY Stand collar shift dress with heavily gathered tiered mesh frills shirt hem design
Debenhams UK

£65.00

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CY Stand Collar Shift Dress With Heavily Gathered Tiered Mesh Frills Shirt Hem Design
CY Stand Collar Shift Dress With Heavily Gathered Tiered Mesh Frills Shirt Hem Design
Debenhams UK

£65.00

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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits

Sleeveless Tropical Print Bias Midi Dress
Sleeveless Tropical Print Bias Midi Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Floral Frill Chiffon Midi Dress
Floral Frill Chiffon Midi Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Floral Frill Midi Dress
Floral Frill Midi Dress
Roman

was: £55.00

£48.00

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Rose Print Lace Knot Stretch Dress
Rose Print Lace Knot Stretch Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Klass Embellished Chiffon Cape Dress Midnight Women's
Klass Embellished Chiffon Cape Dress Midnight Women's
Klass

£45.00

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Gina Bacconi Lilibeth Sequin Beaded Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Lilibeth Sequin Beaded Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £340.00

£140.00

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Gina Bacconi Leigh Embellished Sequin Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Leigh Embellished Sequin Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £340.00

£238.00

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
very.co.uk

was: £259.00

£207.00

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Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Chesca

£295.00

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Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £129.00

£77.00

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Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Blue
Frasers

£320.00

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Gina Bacconi Nadia Midi Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Pink
Gina Bacconi Nadia Midi Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Pink
Frasers

£250.00

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Gina Bacconi Aribelle Short Empire Waist Jacket Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Aribelle Short Empire Waist Jacket Dress - Pink
Frasers

was: £270.00

£189.00

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Gina Bacconi Savoy Lace Mock Jacket With Jersey Dress - Grey
Gina Bacconi Savoy Lace Mock Jacket With Jersey Dress - Grey
Frasers

was: £350.00

£245.00

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Gina Bacconi Yasmina Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Yasmina Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £350.00

£245.00

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Gina Bacconi Tracy Embroidered Dress & Chiffon Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Tracy Embroidered Dress & Chiffon Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £380.00

£150.00

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Gina Bacconi Eva Floral Jacquard Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Eva Floral Jacquard Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £380.00

£228.00

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Gina Bacconi Delores Jersey Midi A-Line Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Delores Jersey Midi A-Line Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £260.00

£130.00

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Gina Bacconi Lois Jacket Dress With Tiered Bodice - Blue
Gina Bacconi Lois Jacket Dress With Tiered Bodice - Blue
Frasers

was: £299.00

£149.00

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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Silver
Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Silver
Frasers

was: £330.00

£231.00

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Gina Bacconi Lindsay Dress And Jacket With Pearl Trim - Yellow
Gina Bacconi Lindsay Dress And Jacket With Pearl Trim - Yellow
Frasers

was: £370.00

£148.00

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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £330.00

£264.00

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Gina Bacconi Beverley Soutache Dress And Jacket - Green
Gina Bacconi Beverley Soutache Dress And Jacket - Green
Frasers

£250.00

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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £330.00

£264.00

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Gina Bacconi Savoy Embroidered Lace Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Savoy Embroidered Lace Mock Jacket Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £350.00

£299.00

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Gina Bacconi Rina Printed Midi Dress And Jacket - White
Gina Bacconi Rina Printed Midi Dress And Jacket - White
Frasers

was: £299.00

£119.00

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Gina Bacconi Elia Embroidered Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Elia Embroidered Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £299.00

£209.30

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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Pink
Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Pink
Frasers

£330.00

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Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress - Pink
Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

was: £179.00

£161.10

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Gina Bacconi Corinne Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Gina Bacconi Corinne Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers

was: £330.00

£264.00

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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.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

Debra Binns is the co-founder of MotherOfTheBrideOutfits.org.uk. Debra has been creating and sharing relevant content about women's occasionwear since 2009, bringing together fabulous fashion from the high street and online stores for that special occasion.

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