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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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Perfect for a Wedding

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Occasion Dresses – Jersey – LBD – Midi & Maxi – Colourblock

Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear

Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits

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

£35.00

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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

£70.00

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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

£67.00

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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

£67.00

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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

£60.00

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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

£60.00

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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

£103.20

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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

£71.40

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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

£83.30

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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

was: £149.00

£74.00

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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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Coast Women's Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast Women's Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress in Blush
Coast UK & IE

was: £179.00

£143.20

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V-Neck Chiffon Pleated Dress
V-Neck Chiffon Pleated Dress
Roman

was: £80.00

£56.00

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Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Teal
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Teal
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£40.00

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Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Lilac
Coast Women's Cape Sleeve Maxi Dress in Lilac
Coast UK & IE

was: £149.00

£50.00

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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.