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Silk, Jacquard, Print Shift Dresses
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
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress in Ivory | Size: 10
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£350.00
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Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress in Ivory | Size: 12
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£350.00
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Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress in Ivory | Size: 14
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Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress in Ivory | Size: 16
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Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress in Ivory | Size: 18
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Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 10
Wallis UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 12
Wallis UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 14
Wallis UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 16
Wallis UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 18
Wallis UK
Monsoon Women's Paola Bow Diamante Shift Wedding Dress Ivory | Size: 10
Coast UK & IE
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
Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 10
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£169.00
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Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 12
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£169.00
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Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 14
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£169.00
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Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 16
Oasis UK & IE
£169.00
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Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 18
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£169.00
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Adrianna Papell Women's Embellished Boucle Shift Dress in Light Blue | Size: 8
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£169.00
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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits
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.
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.
