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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
Kitri Sheer Embellished Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Ted Baker Satin Printed Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Jigsaw Floral Cowl Neck Midi Shift Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
Ted Baker Slash Neck Pleat Detail Midaxi Shift Dress Dark Green
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Velvet Blouson Sleeve Shift Dress Purple
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Sequin Slash Neck Shift Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Elise Belted Shift Dress - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
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Gina Bacconi Women's Hallie Floral Layered Chiffon Party Shift Dress - Blue
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Ted Baker Tie Neck Midi Shift Dress Light Orange
Marks and Spencer UK
JAEGER Pure Wool V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Camel
Marks and Spencer UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory
Coast UK & IE
Whistles Crackle Print Twist Front Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Shift Dress - Beige
Frasers
Monsoon Lace Square Neck Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi MARJORIE Floral Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 10
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Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 14
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Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 16
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Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 18
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Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 22
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Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 12
Boden
Phase Eight V-Neck Fringed Knee Length Shift Dress Burgundy
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Eda Check Shift Dress in Red | Size 8
Boden
Boss Women's Dezona Tailored Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Women's Sarah Floral Shift Dress - Orange
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HOBBS Chiffon Floral Tie Waist Shift Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Ribbed Collared Button Front Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Velvet Button Front Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Estella Velvet Shift Dress in Green | Size 20
Boden
HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 10
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 12
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 14
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Boden Women's Eda Cotton Shift Dress in Purple | Size 16
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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 4
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Boden Women's Gold Metallic Shift Dress | Size 6
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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 4
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 6
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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
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 12
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 14
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Boden Women's Metallic Leopard Shift Dress | Size 16
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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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Phase Eight Velvet Floral Jacquard High Neck Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Elliatt Rose Shift Dress
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Gina Bacconi Madeline Floral Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 4
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 6
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 8
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 10
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 12
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 14
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 16
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 18
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 20
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Boden Women's Evita Cotton Shift Dress in Green | Size 22
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JAEGER Jersey Short Sleeve Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Angelina Sequin Shift Dress - Black
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Boden Women's Lavinia Button Shift Dress in Black | Size 16
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Boden Women's Lavinia Button Shift Dress in Black | Size 18
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Boden Women's Lavinia Button Shift Dress in Black | Size 20
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Boden Women's Lavinia Button Shift Dress in Black | Size 22
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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Gathered Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Print Lace Stretch Dress
Roman
A Grape Pleated Dress With Applique Chiffon Flower Detail
Chesca
Coast Women's Sleeveless Jacquard Fit & Flare Midi Dress in Green
Coast UK & IE
Cobalt/Emerald Royal Garden Split Sleeve Silk Dress with Chiffon V Neckline
Chesca
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Tailored Jacket With Pleated Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Cap Sleeve High Low Jacquard Midi Dress in Champagne
Coast UK & IE
Coast Women's Lisa Tan V Neck Stretch Crepe Column Midi Dress in Cream
Coast UK & IE
Marina/Cobalt Hand Painted Tropical Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Chesca
Teal/Cobalt Silk Mix Hand Painted Ocean Wave Cowl Neck Satin Devoree Dress- LIMITED EDITION
Chesca
Floral Lace Stretch Shift Dress
Roman
Floral Premium Stretch Shift Dress
Roman
Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline
Chesca
Floral Corset Detail Stretch Bodycon Dress
Roman
Coast Women's Detachable Cape Georgette Dress with Diamante Broach Detail in Lilac
Coast UK & IE
Navy Cowl Neck Chiffon Dress with Matt White/Gold Beads & Sequins
Chesca
Leaf Print Gathered Shift Dress
Roman
Chiffon Overlay Floral Dress
Roman
Gina Bacconi Anne Foil Dress With Chiffon Cape - Blue
Frasers
Bluebird Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca
Aqua Cornelli Emb. Lace Dress
Chesca
Gina Bacconi Darlene Embroidered Cape Dress - Beige
Frasers
Hot Squash Women's Cape Bodycon Dress in Light Brown
Coast UK & IE
Cobalt Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca
HOBBS Alisa Printed Collared Midi Shirt Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi SOFIA PRINT DRESS AND JACKET - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Joseline Short Chiffon Jacket Dress With Beaded Neckline - Blue
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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.
