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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
Womens Posse Grace Lace-Trim Shift Ramie Midi Dress
Selfridges
Womens Boss Round-Neck Short-Sleeve Stretch Cotton-Jersey Shift Dress
Selfridges
Evelyn Suede Shift Dress-Dark Chocolate Female Boden
Boden
Kitri Sheer Embellished Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Women's Sarah Floral Shift Dress - Orange
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
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Ted Baker Satin Printed Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Alannah Sequin Lace Shift Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers
Mid-Length Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK
HOBBS Sequin Slash Neck Shift Dress Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Velvet Blouson Sleeve Shift Dress Purple
Marks and Spencer UK
Ted Baker Slash Neck Pleat Detail Midaxi Shift Dress Dark Green
Marks and Spencer UK
Ted Baker Tie Neck Midi Shift Dress Light Orange
Marks and Spencer UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 12
Coast UK & IE
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 14
Coast UK & IE
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 16
Coast UK & IE
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 18
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight V-Neck Fringed Knee Length Shift Dress Burgundy
Marks and Spencer UK
Eda Check Shift Dress-Red, Blue and Green Check Female Boden
Boden
Eda Wool Shift Dress-Black Dogstooth Female Boden
Boden
Boss Women's Dezona Shift Design Dress - Black
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Women's Merna Crepe Shift Dress - Silver
Frasers
JAEGER Wool Blend Jersey V-Neck Shift Dress Navy
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
Estella Velvet Shift Dress-Emerald Night Female Boden
Boden
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 10
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 12
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 14
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 16
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 18
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Jamie Bow Shift Dress in Black | Size: 8
Coast UK & IE
Gina Bacconi Lily Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Green
Frasers
HOBBS Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
HOBBS Wide Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Phase Eight Velvet Floral Jacquard High Neck Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Annie Check Shift Dress-Navy, Green and Red Check Female Boden
Boden
Eda Cotton Shift Dress-Emerald Night Female Boden
Boden
Eda Cotton Shift Dress-Plum Jam Female Boden
Boden
Gold Metallic Shift Dress-Gold Metallic Female Boden
Boden
Metallic Leopard Shift Dress-Metallic Leopard Female Boden
Boden
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 10
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 12
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 14
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 16
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 18
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 22
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 24
Coast UK & IE
Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 26
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Phase Eight Women's Reanna Shift Dress in Black | Size: 8
Coast UK & IE
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Beige
Frasers
Elliatt Rose Shift Dress - White
very.co.uk
JAEGER Linen Rich Colour Block Maxi Shift Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Women's Rita Tiered Party Shift Dress - Blue
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Gina Bacconi MARJORIE Floral Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Women's Everlee Lace Shift Dress - Blue
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Evita Cotton Shift Dress-Poppy Red Female Boden
Boden
Cotton Texture Shift Dress-Gallery Blue Female Boden
Boden
Gina Bacconi Kayla Sequin Lace Shift Dress - Beige
Frasers
JAEGER Jersey Short Sleeve Midi Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
JAEGER Sequin Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Black/Camel Jacquard Female Boden
Boden
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Navy Female Boden
Boden
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Gauze Shift Dress - Brown
Frasers
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Blue
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Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Blue
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Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Shift Dress - Grey
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Gina Bacconi Maxine Embroidered Shift Dress - Black
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Monsoon Scoop Neck Knee Length Shift Dress Black
Marks and Spencer UK
Monsoon Velvet Embroidered Shift Dress Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
Gina Bacconi Women's Rowan Plisse Tiered Shift Dress - Black
Frasers
Boss Dizora Shift Dress Design - Purple
Frasers
Eliza J Women's Shift Formal Soft Short Dress, Black/Gold, 8
Amazon.co.uk
Velvet by Graham and Spencer Women's Geo Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers
JAEGER Jacquard Night Sky Print Knee Length Shift Dress Multi
Marks and Spencer UK
JAEGER Pure Linen Striped Knee Length Shift Dress Navy/White
Marks and Spencer UK
Evelyn Cord Shift Dress-Burgundy Red Female Boden
Boden
Evelyn Cord Shift Dress-Green Fir Female Boden
Boden
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Black Female Boden
Boden
Lavinia Button Shift Dress-Green Fir Female Boden
Boden
Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits
Jaquard Bow Front Shift Dress
Roman
Gina Bacconi Beverley Soutache Dress And Jacket - Green
Frasers
Gina Bacconi Elia Embroidered Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Corinne Crepe Dress And Jacket - Pink
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Gina Bacconi Corinne Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Lindsay Dress And Jacket With Pearl Trim - Yellow
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Gina Bacconi Miriam V-Neck Dress And Jacket Set - Black
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Gina Bacconi Cheryl Midi V Neck Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers
Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Paisie
Gina Bacconi Alannah Sequin Lace Shift Dress And Jacket - Blue
Frasers
Rose Print Lace Knot Stretch Dress
Roman
Gina Bacconi Eva Floral Jacquard Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Rina Printed Midi Dress And Jacket - White
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Gina Bacconi Corinne Crepe Dress And Jacket - Silver
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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Cara Mock Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Lorna Beaded Chiffon Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Navy/Ivory Floral Print Pintuck Seamed Mesh Dress
Chesca
Gina Bacconi Noella Printed Dress And Jacket - Black
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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Blue
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Gina Bacconi Melissa Crepe Dress And Jacket - Pink
Frasers
Floral Frill Chiffon Midi Dress
Roman
Sleeveless Tropical Print Bias Midi Dress
Roman
Floral Frill Midi Dress
Roman
Klass Embellished Chiffon Cape Dress Midnight Women's
Klass
Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Paisie
Asymmetric draped cape sleeve dress
Paisie
Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Paisie
Asymmetric draped cape sleeve dress
Paisie
Asymmetric draped cape sleeve dress
Paisie
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.
