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 Julie Stretch Jacuqard Shift Dress and Jacket, Aqua/Nude
John Lewis & Partners
£380.00
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Gina Bacconi Millie Embroidered Lace Midi Shift Dress, Sky Blue
John Lewis & Partners
£340.00
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Gina Bacconi Michaela Floral Embroidered Shift Dress, Hydrangea
John Lewis & Partners
£299.00
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L.K.Bennett Royal Ascot x LKB Adele Crepe Shift Dress, Lilac
John Lewis & Partners
£299.00
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Gina Bacconi Plus Size Passion Sequin Lace Shift Dress, Spring Navy
John Lewis & Partners
£240.00
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Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
John Lewis & Partners
£230.00
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Gina Bacconi Gemma Dress Jacquard Waterfall Jacket and Shift Dress
John Lewis & Partners
£230.00
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Hobbs Women's Velvet V-Neck Frill Hem Midi Shift Dress - 10REG - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
£199.00
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Gina Bacconi Edie Jersey Shift Dress with Chiffon Overlay, Navy/Multi
John Lewis & Partners
£190.00
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Gina Bacconi Chaselynn Plain Diamante Brooch Shift Dress, Fuchsia
John Lewis & Partners
£180.00
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Gina Bacconi Chaselynn Plain Diamante Brooch Shift Dress, Fuchsia
John Lewis & Partners
£180.00
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Gina Bacconi Briah Square Neck Crepe Shift Dress, Cosmic Blue
John Lewis & Partners
£170.00
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Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10REG - Purple, Purple
Marks and Spencer UK
£169.00
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Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK
£169.00
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Phase Eight Women's Doube Layer Lace Shift Dress - 10 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer UK
£169.00
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Hobbs Women's Tweed Square Neck Shift Dress with Linen - 18 - Grey Mix, Grey Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£159.00
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Phase Eight Women's Embroidered Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£159.00
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Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 14 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
£159.00
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Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK
£149.00
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Phase Eight Women's Embroidered Lace Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£149.00
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Hobbs Women's Floral High Neck Ruffle Shift Dress - 10 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£139.00
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Hobbs Women's Floral Button Front Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer UK
£139.00
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Hobbs Women's Linen Blend Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£139.00
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Phase Eight Women's Velvet Sequin Knee Length Shift Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK
£139.00
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Hobbs Women's Jersey Printed V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£129.00
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Jaeger Women's Jersey Short Sleeve Midi Shift Dress - 8 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK
£125.00
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Hobbs Women's Floral Notch Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£119.00
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Hobbs Women's Printed Notch Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£119.00
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Womens Occasion Hand Embellished Sequin High Neck Shift Dress
Wallis UK
Hobbs Women's Linen Blend Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£110.00
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Jaeger Women's Printed Round Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 14 - Red Mix, Red Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£110.00
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Phase Eight Women's Linen Blend V-Neck Puff Sleeve Midi Shift Dress - 10 - Purple, Purple
Marks and Spencer UK
£99.00
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Phase Eight Women's Jersey Polka Dot Midi Shift Dress - 16 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK
£99.00
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Jaeger Women's Jacquard V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK
£99.00
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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.
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.
