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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.


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Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear

Erdem Women's Preloved Ruffled Hem Embroidered Floral Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Erdem Women's Preloved Ruffled Hem Embroidered Floral Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£405.00

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Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Belted Shift Dress in Black Viscose
Bottega Veneta Women's Preloved Belted Shift Dress in Black Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£264.00

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SOEUR Women's Shift Dress - Black
SOEUR Women's Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £315.00

£259.00

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Diane Von Furstenberg Women's Preloved Noralie Sleeveless Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Diane Von Furstenberg Women's Preloved Noralie Sleeveless Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

£233.00

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

£230.00

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Acne Studios Women's Preloved Crewneck Knee-Length Shift Dress in Orange Viscose
Acne Studios Women's Preloved Crewneck Knee-Length Shift Dress in Orange Viscose
Coast UK & IE

£224.00

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SOEUR Women's Shift Dress - Green
SOEUR Women's Shift Dress - Green
Frasers

was: £290.00

£205.00

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Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
Frasers

was: £360.00

£201.60

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HOBBS Silk Floral Knee Length Shift Dress White Mix
HOBBS Silk Floral Knee Length Shift Dress White Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £349.00

£193.00

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Boden Women's Flared Sleeve Shift Dress in Green
Boden Women's Flared Sleeve Shift Dress in Green
Boden

£169.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Tweed Shift Shirtdress in Beige
Adrianna Papell Women's Tweed Shift Shirtdress in Beige
Coast UK & IE

£169.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Velvet Lace Shift Dress in Brown
Adrianna Papell Women's Velvet Lace Shift Dress in Brown
Coast UK & IE

£169.00

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Gina Bacconi Reid Lace Shift Dress - White
Gina Bacconi Reid Lace Shift Dress - White
Frasers

was: £190.00

£152.00

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Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£149.00

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Adrianna Papell Women's Corduroy Shift Dress in Dark Green
Adrianna Papell Women's Corduroy Shift Dress in Dark Green
Coast UK & IE

£149.00

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HOBBS Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
HOBBS Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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HOBBS Knee Length Shift Dress Black
HOBBS Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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HOBBS Crepe Knee Length Tailored Shift Dress Black
HOBBS Crepe Knee Length Tailored Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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M Missoni Women's Preloved Printed Shift Dress in Metallic Viscose in Metallics
M Missoni Women's Preloved Printed Shift Dress in Metallic Viscose in Metallics
Coast UK & IE

£142.00

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Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Sleeveless Shift Dress in Pink Wool
Victoria Beckham Women's Preloved Sleeveless Shift Dress in Pink Wool
Coast UK & IE

£140.00

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Mint Velvet Bead Detail Linen Shift Dress
Mint Velvet Bead Detail Linen Shift Dress
very.co.uk

£140.00

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Jigsaw Floral Cowl Neck Midi Shift Dress Multi
Jigsaw Floral Cowl Neck Midi Shift Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £199.00

£139.30

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HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£139.00

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Boden Women's Lou Wool Check Shift Dress in Red
Boden Women's Lou Wool Check Shift Dress in Red
Boden

£139.00

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Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black
Coast UK & IE

£139.00

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Diane Von Furstenberg Women's Preloved Joyce Pleated Shift Dress In Floral Print Silk
Diane Von Furstenberg Women's Preloved Joyce Pleated Shift Dress In Floral Print Silk
Coast UK & IE

£137.00

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HOBBS Pleated Knee Length Shift Dress Brown
HOBBS Pleated Knee Length Shift Dress Brown
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £169.00

£135.20

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Monsoon Dahlia Shift Dress
Monsoon Dahlia Shift Dress
very.co.uk

£130.00

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Boden Women's Zia Pocket Shift Dress in Blue
Boden Women's Zia Pocket Shift Dress in Blue
Boden

£129.00

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Boden Women's Lou Check Shift Dress in Blue
Boden Women's Lou Check Shift Dress in Blue
Boden

£129.00

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JAEGER Cotton Rich Textured Midi Shift Dress Yellow Mix
JAEGER Cotton Rich Textured Midi Shift Dress Yellow Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£125.00

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JAEGER Jersey Short Sleeve Midi Shift Dress Black
JAEGER Jersey Short Sleeve Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£125.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Rita Tiered Party Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Women's Rita Tiered Party Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £250.00

£120.00

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Lanvin Women's Preloved Bow-Detail Belted Shift Dress in Green Cotton
Lanvin Women's Preloved Bow-Detail Belted Shift Dress in Green Cotton
Coast UK & IE

£120.00

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HOBBS Printed Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
HOBBS Printed Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£119.00

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HOBBS Printed V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Blue Mix
HOBBS Printed V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£119.00

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Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Blue
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £385.00

£119.00

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French Connection High Neck Midi Shift Dress Black
French Connection High Neck Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£115.00

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Gina Bacconi Penny Sleeveless Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Penny Sleeveless Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

was: £140.00

£112.00

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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £280.00

£112.00

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

was: £280.00

£112.00

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HOBBS Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black
HOBBS Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £139.00

£111.20

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Adrianna Papell Women's Ponte Shift Dress in Navy
Adrianna Papell Women's Ponte Shift Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

£109.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Silver
Gina Bacconi Women's Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Silver
Frasers

was: £190.00

£106.40

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Gina Bacconi Magda Printed Shift Dress With Trim - Blue
Gina Bacconi Magda Printed Shift Dress With Trim - Blue
Frasers

was: £190.00

£106.40

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Vanessa Bruno Women's Preloved Quarter Sleeve Shift Dress in Navy Linen
Vanessa Bruno Women's Preloved Quarter Sleeve Shift Dress in Navy Linen
Coast UK & IE

£106.00

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Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Multi
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Multi
Frasers

was: £345.00

£105.00

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

was: £130.00

£104.00

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Max Mara Women's Preloved Sleeveless Midi Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Max Mara Women's Preloved Sleeveless Midi Shift Dress in Black Polyester
Coast UK & IE

was: £137.00

£102.75

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HUSH Striped Midi Shift Dress Yellow Mix
HUSH Striped Midi Shift Dress Yellow Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£100.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Sarah Floral Shift Dress - Orange
Gina Bacconi Women's Sarah Floral Shift Dress - Orange
Frasers

was: £299.00

£100.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Sasha Floral Shift Dress - Multi
Gina Bacconi Women's Sasha Floral Shift Dress - Multi
Frasers

was: £299.00

£100.00

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Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Blue
Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Blue
Boden

£99.00

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Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Red
Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Red
Boden

£99.00

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Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Green
Boden Women's Lou Cord Shift Dress in Green
Boden

£99.00

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Boss Women's Dezona Tailored Shift Dress - Black
Boss Women's Dezona Tailored Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £319.00

£98.00

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

was: £299.00

£95.68

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SOSANDAR Lace V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Blue Mix
SOSANDAR Lace V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£95.00

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Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Phase Eight Lace Belted Midi Shift Dress Pale Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £189.00

£94.50

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Monsoon Lace Square Neck Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Monsoon Lace Square Neck Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

was: £160.00

£93.00

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Seasalt Cornwall Pure Linen Round Neck Midi Shift Dress Pink
Seasalt Cornwall Pure Linen Round Neck Midi Shift Dress Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.95

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Watchshop Pure Linen Round Neck Midi Shift Dress Green
Watchshop Pure Linen Round Neck Midi Shift Dress Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.95

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Gina Bacconi Women's Everlee Lace Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Women's Everlee Lace Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £160.00

£89.60

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

was: £160.00

£89.60

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Phase Eight Women's Dannie Textured Shift Dress in Cobalt
Phase Eight Women's Dannie Textured Shift Dress in Cobalt
Coast UK & IE

£89.00

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JAEGER Cotton Blend Jacquard Shift Dress with Linen Ivory
JAEGER Cotton Blend Jacquard Shift Dress with Linen Ivory
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Monsoon Pure Cotton Embroidered Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Monsoon Pure Cotton Embroidered Midi Shift Dress Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.00

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SOSANDAR Velvet Popper Front Knee Length Shift Dress Blue
SOSANDAR Velvet Popper Front Knee Length Shift Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.00

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Womens Phase Eight Marta Scalloped-Hem Woven Shift Dress
Womens Phase Eight Marta Scalloped-Hem Woven Shift Dress
Selfridges

£85.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £250.00

£80.00

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Coast Women's Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows in Blush
Coast Women's Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£80.00

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Yours Curve Multi 3D Floral Shift Dress
Yours Curve Multi 3D Floral Shift Dress
very.co.uk

£80.00

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Yours Curve Multi 3D Floral Shift Dress
Yours Curve Multi 3D Floral Shift Dress
very.co.uk

£80.00

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Yours Women's Floral 3D Embroidered Shift Dress
Yours Women's Floral 3D Embroidered Shift Dress
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Roman Women's Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Navy
Roman Women's Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £125.00

£80.00

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Sequin Sheer Shift Dress
Sequin Sheer Shift Dress
Roman

was: £90.00

£80.00

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Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Gauze Shift Dress - Brown
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Gauze Shift Dress - Brown
Frasers

was: £395.00

£80.00

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Yours Women's Floral 3D Embroidered Shift Dress in Mid Navy
Yours Women's Floral 3D Embroidered Shift Dress in Mid Navy
Coast UK & IE

£80.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

was: £250.00

£80.00

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Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Women's Zenna Beaded Shoulder Chiffon Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £250.00

£80.00

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Watchshop Pure Linen Midi Shift Dress Blue
Watchshop Pure Linen Midi Shift Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.95

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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits

Boden Women's Jacquard Boat Neck Dress in Metallic
Boden Women's Jacquard Boat Neck Dress in Metallic
Boden

£289.00

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Lauren by Ralph Lauren Cape Georgette Cocktail Dress
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Cape Georgette Cocktail Dress
very.co.uk

£285.00

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Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Polka Dot Premium Stretch Dress
Roman

£65.00

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Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Colour Block Braided Waist Dress
Roman

£60.00

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Border Print Pleated Midi Dress
Border Print Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£30.00

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Religion Abstract Facade Ashes Print Shea Cape Maxi Dress
Religion Abstract Facade Ashes Print Shea Cape Maxi Dress
very.co.uk

£105.00

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Foil Contrast Mock Dress
Foil Contrast Mock Dress
Roman

£55.00

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Floral Print Wrap Dress
Floral Print Wrap Dress
Roman

£48.00

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Heart Spot Print Midi Dress
Heart Spot Print Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Floral Print Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Floral Print Pleat Neck Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Sweetheart Neck Floral Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Sweetheart Neck Floral Premium Stretch Midi Dress
Roman

£48.00

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Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Floral Pleated Midi Dress
Roman

was: £75.00

£48.00

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Womens Phase Eight Delicia Floral-Print Woven Midi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Delicia Floral-Print Woven Midi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Womens Phase Eight Perla Colour-Block Satin Midi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Perla Colour-Block Satin Midi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Floral Asymmetric Midi Dress
Floral Asymmetric Midi Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Floral Chiffon Pleated Dress
Floral Chiffon Pleated Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Printed Pleated Chiffon Dress
Printed Pleated Chiffon Dress
Roman

£45.00

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Womens Phase Eight Delie Floral-Skirt Satin Maxi Dress
Womens Phase Eight Delie Floral-Skirt Satin Maxi Dress
Selfridges

£199.00

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Klass Embellished Boucle Shift Dress Black Women's
Klass Embellished Boucle Shift Dress Black Women's
Klass

£40.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Shoulder Crepe Midi Dress in Lime
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Shoulder Crepe Midi Dress in Lime
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Navy
Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £269.00

£81.00

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Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Karen Millen Women's Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £269.00

£81.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Raspberry
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Raspberry
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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Coast Women's Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress in Lemon
Coast Women's Chiffon Cape Pencil Dress in Lemon
Coast UK & IE

was: £99.00

£80.00

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Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Pale Blue
Coast Women's Lisa Tan Cape Sleeve Lace Midi Dress in Pale Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£80.00

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Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Lace 2 in 1 Pleated Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Lace 2 in 1 Pleated Skirt Midi Dress in Navy
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£90.30

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Coast Women's Twist Front Cape Sleeve Pencil Midi Dress With Peplum in Fuchsia
Coast Women's Twist Front Cape Sleeve Pencil Midi Dress With Peplum in Fuchsia
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£83.30

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Coast Women's Lace Cape Top Belted Pencil Midi Dress in Blue
Coast Women's Lace Cape Top Belted Pencil Midi Dress in Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £119.00

£95.20

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Karen Millen Women's Drapey Crepe Maxi Dress With Gathered Cape Detail in Navy
Karen Millen Women's Drapey Crepe Maxi Dress With Gathered Cape Detail in Navy
Coast UK & IE

£149.00

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Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress
Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress
Roman

was: £58.00

£38.00

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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.