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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MOTHER OF THE BRIDE

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Shift Dresses & Jacquard Occasionwear

Gina Bacconi Julie Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Blue
Gina Bacconi Julie Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Blue
Frasers

£380.00

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Womens LK Bennett Marjorie Shift Crepe Knee-Length Dress
Womens LK Bennett Marjorie Shift Crepe Knee-Length Dress
Selfridges

£299.00

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Womens Boss Round-Neck Short-Sleeve Stretch Cotton-Jersey Shift Dress
Womens Boss Round-Neck Short-Sleeve Stretch Cotton-Jersey Shift Dress
Selfridges

£289.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Pippa Beaded Jacket Crepe Shift Dress - Pink
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Gina Bacconi Theresa Beaded Bolero Jacket Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

£280.00

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Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
Gina Bacconi Kathy Jacquard Shift Dress And Bolero - Pink
Frasers

was: £360.00

£252.00

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Phase Eight Women's Embroidered Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Light Blue, Light Blue
Phase Eight Women's Embroidered Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Light Blue, Light Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£229.00

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Hobbs Women's Tweed Keyhole Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Beige, Beige
Hobbs Women's Tweed Keyhole Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Beige, Beige
Marks and Spencer UK

£199.00

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Fluid Printed Shift Dress, V-Neck, 3/4 Length Sleeves
Fluid Printed Shift Dress, V-Neck, 3/4 Length Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£169.99

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Phase Eight Women's Doube Layer Lace Shift Dress - 10 - Blue, Blue
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 V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Navy, Navy
Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£159.00

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V-Neck Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
V-Neck Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£155.00

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Hobbs Women's Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Colour Block Knee Length Shift Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Green, Green
Hobbs Women's V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Square Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 14REG - Black, Black
Hobbs Women's Square Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 14REG - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Cotton Rich Floral Column Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Hobbs Women's Cotton Rich Floral Column Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

£149.00

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Hobbs Women's Button Detail Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Navy, Navy
Hobbs Women's Button Detail Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£139.00

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Hobbs Women's Floral Collared Knee Length Shift Dress - 10REG - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Hobbs Women's Floral Collared Knee Length Shift Dress - 10REG - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£139.00

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Hobbs Rosalind  Shimmer Shift Dress-
Hobbs Rosalind Shimmer Shift Dress-
Debenhams UK

was: £179.00

£134.00

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Gina Bacconi Magda Printed Shift Dress With Trim - Blue
Gina Bacconi Magda Printed Shift Dress With Trim - Blue
Frasers

was: £190.00

£133.00

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Hobbs Women's Floral V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Hobbs Women's Floral V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 12 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£129.00

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Hobbs Women's Jersey Printed V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Hobbs Women's Jersey Printed V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 16 - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£129.00

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CALVIN KLEIN Crinkled Maxi Shift Dress - Black
CALVIN KLEIN Crinkled Maxi Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £180.00

£129.00

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Eliza J Women's Sleeveless Shift Silhouette Dress Special Occasion, Hot Pink, 20
Eliza J Women's Sleeveless Shift Silhouette Dress Special Occasion, Hot Pink, 20
Amazon.co.uk

£121.87

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Hobbs Women's Floral Notch Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Hobbs Women's Floral Notch Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 8 - Green Mix, Green Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£119.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Yours Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£115.00

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Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Ivory
Sequin Boucle Shift Dress With Bows - Ivory
Coast UK & IE

£109.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Floral V-Neck Midaxi Shift Dress - 22 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Live Unlimited London Women's Floral V-Neck Midaxi Shift Dress - 22 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£109.00

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Wool Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
Wool Shift Dress with Long Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£99.99

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Tweed Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
Tweed Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£99.99

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Jaeger Women's Pure Linen Printed Collared Shift Dress - 10 - Camel Mix, Camel Mix
Jaeger Women's Pure Linen Printed Collared Shift Dress - 10 - Camel Mix, Camel Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Sequin V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 22 - Black, Black
Live Unlimited London Women's Sequin V-Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 22 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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Phase Eight Verity Lace Shift Dress - Blue
Phase Eight Verity Lace Shift Dress - Blue
Frasers

was: £139.00

£99.00

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Phase Eight Women's Jersey Polka Dot Midi Shift Dress - 16 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
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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Phase Eight Women's Polka Dot Round Neck Shift Dress - 14 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Phase Eight Women's Polka Dot Round Neck Shift Dress - 14 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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Jaeger Women's Geometric Short Shift Dress - 20 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Jaeger Women's Geometric Short Shift Dress - 20 - Navy Mix, Navy Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£99.00

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Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.00

£97.30

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Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Coast Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.00

£97.30

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Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Red
Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£97.30

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Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Black
Plus Fringe Hem Embellished Shift Dress - Black
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£97.30

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Roman Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Black
Roman Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Black
Roman

£90.00

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Roman Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Wine
Roman Sequin Embellished Sheer Shift Dress in Wine
Roman

£90.00

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Roman Sequin Shift Dress in Midnight Blue
Roman Sequin Shift Dress in Midnight Blue
Roman

£90.00

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Linen Shift Dress, Midi 3/4 Length
Linen Shift Dress, Midi 3/4 Length
La Redoute UK

£89.99

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Mid-Length Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
Mid-Length Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£89.99

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Crew Clothing Georgia Twist Front Velvet Shift Dress - Blue
Crew Clothing Georgia Twist Front Velvet Shift Dress - Blue
very.co.uk

£89.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Live Unlimited London Women's Floral Knee Length Shift Dress - 18 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Crew Clothing Linen Blend Shift Dress- Blue
Crew Clothing Linen Blend Shift Dress- Blue
very.co.uk

£89.00

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Jaeger Women's Pure Linen Collared Short Shift Dress - 10 - Olive, Olive
Jaeger Women's Pure Linen Collared Short Shift Dress - 10 - Olive, Olive
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Animal Print Tie Neck Midi Shift Dress - 18 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Live Unlimited London Women's Animal Print Tie Neck Midi Shift Dress - 18 - Blue Mix, Blue Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Midi Shift Dress - 18PET - Black, Black
Live Unlimited London Women's Midi Shift Dress - 18PET - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Jaeger Women's Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Navy, Navy
Jaeger Women's Crew Neck Knee Length Shift Dress - 10 - Navy, Navy
Marks and Spencer UK

£89.00

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Seasalt Cornwall Women's Linen Rich Floral Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Seasalt Cornwall Women's Linen Rich Floral Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Multi, Multi
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.95

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Seasalt Cornwall Women's Cord V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 14REG - Green, Green
Seasalt Cornwall Women's Cord V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 14REG - Green, Green
Marks and Spencer UK

£85.95

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Roman Floral Contrast Tapework Shift Dress in Navy
Roman Floral Contrast Tapework Shift Dress in Navy
Roman

£80.00

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Dusk Fashion Sequin Sparkle Tassel Shift Dress in Black
Dusk Fashion Sequin Sparkle Tassel Shift Dress in Black
Roman

£80.00

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Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Yours Ombre Sequin Shift Dress
Debenhams UK

£80.00

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Dusk Fashion Dusk Sequin Sparkle Tassel Shift Dress in Green
Dusk Fashion Dusk Sequin Sparkle Tassel Shift Dress in Green
Roman

£80.00

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CALVIN KLEIN Crepe Shift Dress - Black
CALVIN KLEIN Crepe Shift Dress - Black
Frasers

was: £160.00

£80.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Jersey V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Live Unlimited London Women's Jersey V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 14 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£79.00

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Guess Alphabet Charm Shift Dress - Green
Guess Alphabet Charm Shift Dress - Green
Frasers

was: £110.00

£78.00

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Floral Print Shift Dress
Floral Print Shift Dress
La Redoute UK

£77.99

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Mid-Length Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
Mid-Length Shift Dress with Short Sleeves
La Redoute UK

£77.99

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Womens Occasion Hand Embellished Mesh Shift Dress
Womens Occasion Hand Embellished Mesh Shift Dress
Wallis UK

£77.00

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Sequin Bridal Shift Dress With Diamante Trim Detail
Sequin Bridal Shift Dress With Diamante Trim Detail
Oasis UK & IE

was: £85.00

£76.50

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Roman Animal Print Stretch Shift Dress in Lime
Roman Animal Print Stretch Shift Dress in Lime
Roman

£75.00

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Dusk Fashion Dusk All Over Fringe Shift Dress in Black
Dusk Fashion Dusk All Over Fringe Shift Dress in Black
Roman

£75.00

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Dusk Fashion Dusk All Over Fringe Shift Dress in Silver
Dusk Fashion Dusk All Over Fringe Shift Dress in Silver
Roman

£75.00

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Sosandar Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - Multi
Sosandar Ruffle Hem Shift Dress - Multi
very.co.uk

£75.00

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French Connection Women's Jacquard V-Neck Twist Front Midi Shift Dress - Black Mix, Black Mix
French Connection Women's Jacquard V-Neck Twist Front Midi Shift Dress - Black Mix, Black Mix
Marks and Spencer UK

£75.00

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Roman Ombre Sequin Shift Dress in Midnight Blue
Roman Ombre Sequin Shift Dress in Midnight Blue
Roman

£75.00

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Live Unlimited London Women's Jersey V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Live Unlimited London Women's Jersey V-Neck Midi Shift Dress - 12 - Black, Black
Marks and Spencer UK

£75.00

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Monsoon Women's Cotton Rich V-Neck Midi A-Line Shift Dress - Coral, Coral
Monsoon Women's Cotton Rich V-Neck Midi A-Line Shift Dress - Coral, Coral
Marks and Spencer UK

£75.00

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Dress and Matching Jacket Outfits

Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
Lauren by Ralph Lauren Petra Cape Cocktail Dress - Blue
very.co.uk

£259.00

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Phase Eight Women's Doube Layer Lace Shift Dress - 10 - Blue, Blue
Phase Eight Women's Doube Layer Lace Shift Dress - 10 - Blue, Blue
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Phase Eight Women's Lace Midi Column Dress - 8REG - Light Pink, Light Pink
Phase Eight Women's Lace Midi Column Dress - 8REG - Light Pink, Light Pink
Marks and Spencer UK

£169.00

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Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Pink
Gina Bacconi Clarabelle Mock Lace Jacket Crepe Dress - Pink
Frasers

£320.00

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Karen Millen Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress
Karen Millen Premium Tailored Linen Drama Cape Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £289.00

£231.20

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Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress - Pink
Floral Embellished Cape Midi Dress - Pink
Coast UK & IE

£179.00

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Gina Bacconi Noella Printed Dress And Jacket - Black
Gina Bacconi Noella Printed Dress And Jacket - Black
Frasers

was: £240.00

£168.00

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Womens Joseph Bolero Tie-Neck Silk Crepe-De-Chine Midi Dress
Womens Joseph Bolero Tie-Neck Silk Crepe-De-Chine Midi Dress
Selfridges

£625.00

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Coast Cape Sleeve Detail Jacquard Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Coast Cape Sleeve Detail Jacquard Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Debenhams UK

£179.00

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Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Coast V Neck Cape Midi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £129.00

£116.10

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Bluebird Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Bluebird Bias Cut Chiffon Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Navy/Silver Burnout Floral Leaf Dress and Jacket Set
Chesca

£295.00

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Marina/Cobalt Hand Painted Tropical Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Marina/Cobalt Hand Painted Tropical Satin Cowl Neck Dress
Chesca

£345.00

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Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline - NEW SS25!
Navy/Lilac Enchanted Leaf Devoree Dress with Chiffon Neckline - NEW SS25!
Chesca

£325.00

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Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Paisie

£108.00

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Latte/Black Abstract Floral Print Sleeveless High-Low Jersey Dress
Latte/Black Abstract Floral Print Sleeveless High-Low Jersey Dress
Chesca

£155.00

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Damson Plissé Mock Jacket Dress
Damson Plissé Mock Jacket Dress
Chesca

£129.00

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Roman Floral Embroidered Fit & Flare Dress in Ivory
Roman Floral Embroidered Fit & Flare Dress in Ivory
Roman

£75.00

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Floral White Tipped Twill Belted Dress - Blue
Floral White Tipped Twill Belted Dress - Blue
Coast UK & IE

was: £129.00

£58.05

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Colour Block Twill Belted Dress - Blue
Colour Block Twill Belted Dress - Blue
Coast UK & IE

£119.00

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Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Champagne Rosé Crush Pleat Layered Dress
Chesca

£195.00

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Coast Detachable Pleated Cape Detail Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Coast Detachable Pleated Cape Detail Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £129.00

£70.95

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Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Cape sleeves dress with waist details
Paisie

£108.00

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Roman Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress in Ivory
Roman Floral Cape Detail Stretch Shift Dress in Ivory
Roman

£58.00

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Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Red
Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress - Red
Coast UK & IE

was: £139.00

£62.55

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Closet London Maroon Purple Pleated Cape Dress
Closet London Maroon Purple Pleated Cape Dress
Closet London

£66.00

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Karen Millen Lydia Millen Plus Size Structured Crepe Cape Sleeve Full Skirt Tailored Midaxi Dress
Karen Millen Lydia Millen Plus Size Structured Crepe Cape Sleeve Full Skirt Tailored Midaxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £229.00

£92.00

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Coast Detachable Pleated Cape Detail Midi Dress With Tie Waist
Coast Detachable Pleated Cape Detail Midi Dress With Tie Waist
Debenhams UK

was: £119.00

£107.10

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Coast Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Coast Cape Long Sleeve Midi Wedding Guest Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £139.00

£62.55

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Karen Millen Compact Stretch Cape Sleeve Full Skirt Tailored Midaxi Dress
Karen Millen Compact Stretch Cape Sleeve Full Skirt Tailored Midaxi Dress
Debenhams UK

was: £249.00

£100.00

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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.

Author Debra Binns
Curated by Debra Binns

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.

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