What is a shift dress? How do I wear one?

Nov 26th, 2007 | By Irie Diva | Category: Style Talk, Trend Watch

Big girls, this one goes out especially to you! The shift dress was made popular in the 1960s and is back in focus now in pretty much the same styles and some with a few updates. What it is, is basically a sleeveless dress that hangs loose from the shoulders with little definition in the waist area. It is normally quite short and airy thus perfect for women with a fuller figure. Today, shift dresses come in a variety of updated styles which includes different sleeves and embellishments and are accessorised by wearing them with the now popular opaque tights and heels or slapping a belt over them to define your waist (excellent mix and matching prospects) Shift dresses are too versatile to be left out of your closet this season as they go from day to night, from office to cocktails. Pay homage to the fabulous fashion era that was the sixties by donning one in a fabulous print or go now-trendy in embellishments like this hot silver number at one of this year’s hot Christmas parties.


Shift Dresses

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  1. In the mood to go retro? See you at Honey tonite! | www.fashionoverstyle.net December 14th, 2007 10:29 am :

    [...] here for a post on retro dancehall fashions. There’s also a post on swing jackets, one on shift dresses and I did find some polka dot shoes here, so there’s plenty of inspiration to get [...]

  2. mahmooda ashley July 28th, 2008 10:22 am :

    hi i m a fashion designer my name mahmooda ali.isaw your guid its really great i m a super designer i always read about fashion

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  4. beck November 27th, 2008 8:48 am :

    I love the shift dress found this really great site which has vintage versions for around 10 bucks its crazy check it out the online store is called becky-Ann Vintage and is at
    http://www.beckyannvintage.synthasite.com

  5. Chad May 1st, 2009 11:09 am :

    Your description defines a shift as “a sleeveless dress” and then you show pictures of two dresses with sleeves.

  6. Bob October 24th, 2009 4:55 pm :

    I love seeing women wearing this style of dress. The shift dress is classic sophisticated elegance!

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