If there’s one thing I’ve learned about warm-weather dressing, it’s that less is more. Nothing is more unattractive than multiple layers on a sweltering day when your hair is sticking to your forehead and your cheeks are red. Instead, I’ve learned that it’s best to get away with just one piece of clothing, if possible. In my experience, a shift dress is the perfect piece for this purpose.
This comfortable dress trend falls in an A-line style from the arms and hugs your body without clinging. Perfect for hot summer days, the simple silhouette makes getting ready in the morning easier and less daunting.
An undisputed favorite, the elegant dress is a summer staple, but with so much of 2024 fashion centered around simple, timeless pieces, it’s safe to say that this year it’s more popular than ever.
It is often worn cutely with trendy flip flops or stylish ballet flats, but on cloudy days we also see the dress trend paired with knee-high boots or loafers, further proving the versatility of the dress.
A classic shape that never goes out of style, this elegant dress has been around since the 60s. Although it has gone in and out of fashion since then, shift dresses for 2024 are primarily made from lightweight linen and cotton and are designed in classic colours that can be worn for the coming summers.
Shift dresses are taking the fashion scene by storm and quickly making their way into store shelves, so from lightweight linen styles by Reformation to beautiful printed dresses by Kitri, scroll through our collection of the best shift dresses to buy this season.
Shop our best shift dresses:
reform
Jesse Linen Dress
This pretty linen dress is an influencer favorite.
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Linen A-line dress
Get this linen dress on sale.
Free People
Full of Sunshine Cotton Linen Mini
They come in every beautiful color you can think of.
Cos
Twisted detail mini dress
Wear it with over the knee boots or ballet flats.
Prada
Cupro-blend mini dress
This pretty Prada dress is at the top of my wish list.
Abercrombie & Fitch.
Linen-blend shift mini dress
This versatile mini is also available in beige and black.
reform
Aubrey linen dress
There are five other shades available too.
Nobody’s Child
Black Palermo Mini Shift Dress
Made from cotton, it is naturally breathable, making it perfect for hot summer days.
Kitri
Marina Blue Cygnus and Lyra Print Mini Dress
This cute summer dress will sell out fast.
kite
Planta silk-satin mini dress
I always come back to Khaite for their sophisticated basics.
