A shift dress hangs straight from the shoulders with no waist seam, which makes it the simplest dress to wear well. It skims instead of clings and looks right with flats, loafers, or boots.
Ours run mostly mini: cotton gingham with appliqué, striped cotton shifts in blue and brown or pink and wine, polka dots, florals, and faux suede in brown and burgundy for fall. Wear one with tights and knee-high boots now, or with loafers to the office. For more, see mini dresses and work dresses.

















































































