A shift dress is one of the easiest dresses for us to throw on and head straight out of the door. Falling in a straight line from your shoulders down to the hem, you don’t need to fear any bloating or uncomfortable cinched waists during your long day at the desk. We’ve got a lot of time for the shift dress, hence why we’re sharing the love with these top ten picks.
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Text: Nicola Watson/Herworld & Aaron Kok. This post first appeared on 12th April 2018.
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This black and white sequinned number is excellent for those days at the office where you have to shoot off to evening plans straight after. Wear alone or with a white blouse underneath and some black heeled court shoes for ultimate French-inspired elegance.
Friday isn’t just the end of another long working week – it’s the beginning of your epic weekend. Whatever your evening plans are, this black lace detail dress is just the thing to take you from your desk chair to a bar stool with cocktails waiting for you.
Less is always more and we have to agree, particularly when it comes to this ruffled dress by Dorothy Perkins. The deep blue colour means you’ll be professional enough for any serious boardroom meeting, without having to dull yourself down in a two-piece suit. Team with ankle boots or platform heels, whatever takes your fancy for that day.
Flower power is always a good choice when it comes to looking fresh in our heat, and whilst the weather may make you feel otherwise, this dress is perfect for the current season. It’s made from breathable linen, which is known to help regulate your body temperature so you never feel like your dress is suffocating you.
Chase those workday blues away with the help of a happy shade of pink! Embrace one of this season’s most delightful colours in this pleated pink dress. Perfect to chuck on and then slip into some strapless stylish mules before heading out the door. Given the colour, keep your accessories and make-up understated to avoid looking too OTT.
There is always that day where you’re out of energy, worried about deadlines and you just want sleep. To offer you an extra hour in bed the following morning, we’ve picked this easy-to-wear white knitted dress. The scalloped detailing on the hems adds a little cuteness to your look, and the freshness of the white colour means you can skip applying heavy makeup and save yourself extra precious minutes. Just pair with your favourite and most comfortable shoes, and you’re good to go.
Given the current hot-and-sunny weather, this sleeveless shift dress will keep you feeling cool without compromising on having a professional outward appearance. The subtle leather detail along the neckline and arms add an extra stylish touch of edge to increase your overall ‘cool’ factor.
A dress that also comes complete with a necklace? Talk about saving even more time when you’re pressed for time! This LBD, which comes with subtle pearl embllishments, is an entire outfit in itself and can be worn with tights, leggings, boots and even over the top of skinny jeans. A wonderfully versatile piece that we think you should add to your capsule closet pronto.
Cut from breezy lightweight satin with an eye-catching blue-and-white print, this shift dress oozes effortless elegance and understated sophistication. Try wearing it with your hair up and some statement hoop earrings. White shoes may be a little bit much, so we say navy pumps are the way forward.
For a busy day at the office, we suggest this adorable dress, because it promises to deliver big on function and comfort. The colour-blocking of moss green and slate grey means it is in keeping with your office workwear, but can also transcend to your weekend style too with a denim jacket over.