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.
Occasion Dresses – Jersey – LBD – Midi & Maxi – Colourblock
Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear
Gina Bacconi Hanneli Floral Embroidered Shift Dress, Peach
John Lewis & Partners
£260.00
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M&S Jaeger Womens Pure Silk Animal Print V-Neck Shift Dress - 6 - Tan, Tan
Marks and Spencer
£199.00
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Karen Millen Signature Italian Fringed Tweed Shift Dress, Multi
Karen Millen
M&S Phase Eight Womens Lace Round Neck Belted Midi Shift Dress - 8 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer
£169.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Cotton Polka Dot Square Neck Shift Dress - 16 - Ivory Mix, Ivory Mix
Marks and Spencer
£169.00
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Gina Bacconi Liori Embroidered Shift Dress, Navy
John Lewis & Partners
M&S Phase Eight Womens Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer
£150.00
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Adrianna Papell Floral Embroidery Shift Mini Dress, Neutral
John Lewis & Partners
£150.00
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Gina Bacconi Loreena Embroidered Shift Dress, Coral
John Lewis & Partners
M&S Hobbs Womens Cotton Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Fuchsia Mix, Fuchsia Mix
Marks and Spencer
£149.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Cotton Polka Dot Round Neck Shift Dress - 8 - Pink Mix, Pink Mix
Marks and Spencer
£149.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Floral Sleeveless Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer
£149.00
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Karen Millen Italian Lace Panelled Shift Dress -, Mono
Karen Millen
M&S Phase Eight Womens Floral Embroidered Round Neck Shift Dress - 8 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer
£140.00
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M&S Phase Eight Womens Floral Embroidered Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer
£140.00
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M&S Phase Eight Womens V-Neck Bow Midi Shift Dress - 16 - Cream, Cream
Marks and Spencer
£140.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Cotton Floral Sleeveless Shift Dress - 16 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer
£139.00
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M&S Phase Eight Womens Floral High Neck Tie Front Shift Dress - 8 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer
£130.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Pure Linen Printed Shift Dress - 16 - White Mix, White Mix
Marks and Spencer
£129.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Pure Linen Printed Square Neck Shift Dress - 16 - Brown Mix, Brown Mix
Marks and Spencer
£129.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Pure Linen Floral V-Neck Shift Dress - 16 - White Mix, White Mix
Marks and Spencer
£129.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Geometric Collared Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer
£129.00
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M&S Hobbs Womens Animal Print Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer
£129.00
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M&S Jaeger Womens Lace Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 6 - Stone, Stone
Marks and Spencer
M&S Phase Eight Womens Round Neck Belted Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer
£120.00
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Gina Bacconi Amoria Embroidered Lace Shift Dress, Spring Navy
John Lewis & Partners
Damsel In A Dress Cicilia Tropical Print Shift Dress, Red/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£120.00
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Masai Copenhagen Natima Striped Linen Shift Dress, Marlin Blue
John Lewis & Partners
£115.00
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M&S Phase Eight Womens Floral Shift Dress - 16 - Cream, Cream
Marks and Spencer
£110.00
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M&S Jaeger Womens Pure Linen Pintuck Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Teal, Teal
Marks and Spencer
£110.00
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M&S Jaeger Womens Pure Linen Sleeveless Midi Shift Dress - 6 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer
£110.00
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M&S Jaeger Womens Pure Linen Striped Tie Front Shift Dress - 6 - Orange Mix, Orange Mix
Marks and Spencer
£110.00
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Gina Bacconi Erline Floral Print Shift Dress, Navy/White
John Lewis & Partners
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.
