Simple, yet sexy. Timeless and versatile. Sheath and shift dresses are two classic silhouettes no woman’s wardrobe should be without. The sleek, tailored fit of a sheath makes it perfect for the office, especially with a jacket and sling-back pumps. And the looser flair and shorter length of a shift makes it a great option for weekend wear (we love pairing ours with flat sandals and statement sunnies). Our favorites here: The mod-inspired contrast shift from Muse and the sophisticated ease of Vince Camuto’s belted sheath. The details: Designers include Yoana Baraschi, Vera Wang, Byron Lars and more. Our editor Nicole shares the five different dress styles that should be in every closet on our blog, theFIX.
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Chetta B Women’s NYC Scene Print Sheath (Ivory/Black)$118$59.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Colorblock Shift (Ivory/Multi)$138$69.00 -
Taylor Dress Women’s Short Sleeve Jacquard Dress (Blaze)$128$59.00 -
Taylor Dress Women’s Short Sleeve Jacquard Dress (Jade)$128$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Jewel Neck Dress with Piping (White)$168$79.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Belted Sheath Dress (Flame)$128$59.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Belted Sheath Dress (eggplant)$128$59.00 -
Leota Women’s Short Sleeve A-Line Dress (Mod)$179$69.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Isla V-Neck Shift Dress (Navy/Green)$230$94.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Striped Square Neck Dress (Neon Orange/Bright Blue)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve A-Line Dress (Bright Blue)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Floral Lace Sheath (Watermelon)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Ruffle Collar Dress (Multi)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s A-Line Dress with Eyelet Detail (Bright Blue)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve Buckle Front (Sage)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve Square Neck A Line (Pink)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Sleeve Less Solid Shoulder (Multi)$168$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Sleeve Less Cut Out Neck Shift (Sage)$158$74.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Lagoon)$158$44.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Light Purple)$158$44.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Printed Drape Neck Dress (Multi)$168$49.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Tiered Sleeve Dress (Cobalt)$158$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Ponte Dress (Pink)$168$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Seamed Ponte Dress (Light Purple)$168$64.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Draped Crepe Back Dress (Denim)$168$74.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Dropped Waist Colorblock Dress (Denim/Black)$168$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress (Cobalt)$158$64.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Layered Cap Sleeve Dress (Eggshell)$158$49.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Printed Dress with Ruched Skirt (Multi)$178$69.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Sack Dress with Fold Detail (Deep green)$98$49.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Belted Sheath Dress (Cobalt)$128$59.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Belted Sheath Dress (Paradise Pink)$128$59.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Sheath with Peplum (Sulphur Spring Multi)$138$64.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Printed Sheath with Shoulder Detail (Fleur)$128$59.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s V-Neck Dress with Top Stitching Detail (Coral)$128$59.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s V-Neck Dress with Top Stitching Detail (Grey)$128$59.00 -
Vince Camuto Dresses Women’s Capsleeve Dress (Garnet)$118$29.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Sleeveless Sheath with Piping (Ivory)$268$79.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Sleeveless Popover Dress (Ivory)$288$99.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Flutter Sleeve Ponte Dress (Ivory)$320$89.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Jersey Shift Dress (Navy Pink Trellis)$180$74.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Maggie Printed Shift Dress (Pink Katie)$230$79.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Meryl Printed Dress (Pink Buttercup)$270$89.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Gilly Printed Shift (Black Cape Cod)$140$69.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Gilly Printed Shift (Black Pretzel)$140$69.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Shift (Black Turks)$230$89.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Shift (Navy Positano)$230$89.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Demi Colorblock Shift (Black/Black)$148$74.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Demi Colorblock Shift (Ivory/Black/Hot Pink)$148$74.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Colorblock Morgan Shift (Ivory/Black/Cobalt)$148$64.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Colorblock Morgan Shift (Ivory/Pink/Navy)$148$64.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Morgan Long Sleeve Shift (Blue Waves)$148$74.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Morgan Long Sleeve Shift (Pink Waves)$148$74.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Ribbed Knit Dress (Citron)$130$89.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Striped Sleeveless Dress (Coral)$99$54.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Striped Sleeveless Dress (Royal)$99$54.00 -
ZAMRIE Women’s Texapel Shift Dress (Coral)$231$59.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Career Dress with Mesh Insets (Royal Blue)$128$69.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Sequin and Lace Tank Dress (Jade)$178$69.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Body Con Dress (Navy/White)$188$69.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Draped Dress with Shoulder Tie (Acai)$128$69.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Printed Back Pleat Dress (Cream/Primary Stripe)$128$69.00 -
Taylor Women’s Striped V-Neck Dress (Aqua/Cream)$128$59.00 -
Taylor Women’s Striped V-Neck Dress (Black/Cream)$128$59.00 -
Taylor Women’s Dress with Embellished Neckline (Tangerine)$134$69.00 -
Taylor Women’s Multi-Stripe Dress (Tulip/Tan)$118$69.00 -
Taylor Women’s Multi-Stripe Dress (Black/White)$118$69.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Tailored Dress with Embroidery (Med Grey)$436$164.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Ponte Dress with Back Drape (Putty)$282$104.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Belted Dress with Twisted Neckline (Celery)$392$149.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Textured Scuba Dress (Blood Orange)$149$74.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Scallop Dress (Citrine/White)$169$79.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Textured Stripe Scuba Dress (Black/White)$139$64.00 -
Akiko Women’s Ruched Jersey Dress (Nile Blue)$161$64.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Floral Print Sheath (Coral)$118$59.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Reese Crochet Dress (Cool Aqua)$268$119.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Vida Elbow Sleeve Lace Shift (jewel blue)$248$99.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Reese Lace Shift Dress (Light Cream)$248$99.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Rory Colorblock Shift (Fire/Papyrus/Rose)$228$94.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Kenzie Printed Shift (Navy/Poppy)$118$34.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sheath with Banded Neck (Coral Multi)$98$59.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Morgen Sequined Bodice Dress (Spring Spearmint)$158$79.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Evan Crisscross Dress (Navy Multi)$118$59.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Cambrie Shift with Beaded Neckline (Coral Rose)$158$79.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sheath Dress with Embroidery (White/Black)$130$64.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Amelia Sleeveless Linen Dress (White/Black)$130$64.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Becca Open Shoulder Dress with Beading (Coral Rose Multi)$138$69.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Maddison Sheath with Cutout (Fruit Punch/White)$118$59.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Maya Printed Dress with Ruching (Coral Rose Multi)$130$64.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Celine Dress with Scalloped Edges (Off-White/Midnight)$138$69.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Printed Shift Dress (Winter White/Black)$148$44.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Delila Drop Waist Dress (Midnight Multi)$138$28.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Mallory Asymmetrical Sheath (Deep Regatta)$138$28.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Sheath Dress with Belt (Animal Print)$128$49.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Sleeveless Seamed Sheath (Forest Multi)$128$49.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Printed Belted Sheath (Eggplant Floral)$128$19.00 -
Faconnable Women’s Doubleface Sheath Dress (Wine)$550$149.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Sheath Dress (Gris Clair)$465$84.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Sheath Dress (Marine)$465$69.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Sheath Dress (Vieux Rose)$495$59.00 -
French Connection Women’s Potter Dress (Strawberry)$178$79.00 -
French Connection Women’s Penny’s Party Dress (Bobby Blue)$248$109.00 -
French Connection Women’s Penny’s Party Dress (Tuscan Summer)$248$109.00 -
French Connection Women’s Horseshoe Dress (Black Iris/Jodhpur)$128$59.00 -
French Connection Women’s Jag Stripe Dress (Salsa Red/Off-White)$98$35.00 -
French Connection Women’s Fast Carlotta Dress (Nocturnal/Orange Blossom)$188$89.00 -
French Connection Women’s Shyanne Summer Dress (Cayenne Pink)$168$39.00 -
French Connection Women’s Penny’s Party Dress (Velarian Red)$198$89.00 -
French Connection Women’s Sally Dress (Biscuit)$178$89.00 -
French Connection Women’s Sally Dress (Nocturnal)$178$89.00 -
French Connection Women’s Stretch Stripe Dress (Black/White)$98$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Stretch Stripe Dress (Nocturnal/Techno Pink)$98$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Stretch Stripe Dress (Nocturnal/Trouble Yellow)$98$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Jag Multi Stripe Dress (Ibiza Pink/Salsa Red/Multi)$128$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Jag Multi Stripe Dress (Nocturnal/Trouble Yellow)$128$49.00 -
Single Women’s The Skinny Victoria Dress (Black/Taupe)$255$79.00 -
Single Women’s The Victoria Dress (Charcoal)$225$69.00 -
Single Women’s The Victoria Dress (Red)$225$69.00 -
Single Women’s The Wrap Victoria V-Neck Dress (Black)$255$79.00 -
Single Women’s The Wrap Victoria V-Neck Dress (Navy)$255$79.00 -
Single Women’s The Wrap Victoria V-Neck Dress (Red)$255$79.00 -
Single Women’s Veronika Scoop Neck Dress (Khaki)$212$59.00 -
Single Women’s Veronika Scoop Neck Dress (Red)$212$59.00 -
Single Women’s The Becky Asymmetric Neck Dress (Black)$225$69.00 -
Single Women’s The Becky Asymmetric Neck Dress (Royal Blue)$225$69.00 -
Luna by Josandra Women’s Stella Strapless Dress (Royal)$116$54.00 -
Luna by Josandra Women’s Stella Strapless Dress (Teal)$116$54.00 -
Nue By Shani Women’s Sleeveless Colorblocking Sheath Dress (Electric Blue)$290$114.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Lucy Paisley Printed Sheath (Slate Grey)$118$64.00 -
Muse Women’s Mod Swirl Stripe Sheath (Black/Multi)$158$79.00 -
Muse Women’s Colorblock Crochet Sheath (Navy/Blue)$160$79.00 -
Muse Women’s Angled Seam Sheath (Ivory/Navy)$170$69.00 -
Muse Women’s Jacquard Sheath (Tangerine)$150$59.00 -
Muse Women’s Princess Line Sheath (Navy/Ivory)$158$64.00 -
Muse Women’s Contrast Sheath (Coral)$158$74.00 -
Muse Women’s Contrast Sheath (Dark/Navy)$158$74.00 -
Muse Women’s Metallic Crocheted Sheath (Metallic Gold)$150$30.00 -
Muse Women’s Embroidered Sheath (Gold)$160$69.00 -
Muse Women’s Knit Sheath with Back V (Black/White)$174$49.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Floral Sequined Dress (Black)$300$139.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Printed Dress with Tidal Pleats (Black/White)$375$149.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Strapless Fitted Dress with Hip Tucks (Opal/Tangerine)$264$129.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Scoop Neck Fitted Dress (Navy/White)$264$129.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Sleeveless Ponte Sheath (Byzantium)$310$62.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Sleeveless Ponte Sheath (Royal Blue)$310$62.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Sleeveless Plaid Sheath with Faux Leather Detail (Black)$240$79.00 -
Nue by Shani Women’s Short Sleeve Dress with Faux Leather Trim (Black)$270$89.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Spliced Sheath Dress (Black/White)$130$69.00 -
Sandra Darren Women’s Sandra Darren Colorblock Dress (Ivory/Coral/Camel)$90$49.00 -
Sandra Darren Women’s Sandra Darren Techno Colorblock Dress (Ivory/Yellow)$90$49.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Sleeveless Drape Neck Ombre Dress (Tangerine)$278$94.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Printed Dress with Shirred Waist (Multi)$288$99.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Empire Waist Surplice Dress (Multi)$278$39.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Bateau Neck Blouson Dress (Multi)$320$49.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Bateau Neck Dress with Ruching (Black/Khaki)$320$49.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Zip-Front Stretch Lace Chemise (Black/Khaki)$340$49.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Zip-Front Stretch Lace Chemise (Black/pink)$340$49.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Bonded Printed Sleeveless Dress (Black Botanical Dot)$395$79.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Bonded Printed Sleeveless Dress (Cabochon)$395$79.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Voice Bubble Pleated Dress (White)$420$79.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Drapey Dress (Black)$330$69.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Drapey Dress (Pink)$330$69.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Shadow Dot Overlap Slip Dress (Berry)$375$79.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Button Sleeve Dress (Caramel)$350$69.00 -
Cynthia Rowley Women’s Long Sleeve Shirt Dress (Olive)$495$99.00 -
Zero + Maria Cornejo Women’s Feather Print Aline Dress (Chili/Black/White)$875$318.00 -
Zero + Maria Cornejo Women’s Sim Jersey Sayah Dress (Bic Blue)$450$139.00 -
Zero + Maria Cornejo Women’s Sim Jersey Shino Mini Dress (Carbon)$450$139.00 -
Zero + Maria Cornejo Women’s Chocolate Print Long Sleeve Tali Dress (Chocolate)$995$199.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s All in One Dolman Dress (Grey Lace Fencing)$99$59.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Shirred Waist Dress (Grey Lace Fencing)$98$59.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Ludmill Dress (Red)$88$49.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Ludmill Dress (Black)$88$49.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Shirt Dress (Olive Lace Fencing)$96$49.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Sleeveless All in One Dress (Red/White)$74$39.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Printed Draped Dress (Mixed Animal)$96$59.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Sleeveless Shirred Waist Dress (Small Leopard)$74$29.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Empire Dress (Black)$88$45.00 -
KAMALIKULTURE Women’s Empire Dress (Red)$88$45.00 -
Poleci Women’s Belted Silk Dress (Square Rush)$375$109.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Vee Dress (Black)$520$149.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Tuba Dress (Mao Blue Pigment Dye)$185$89.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Tuba Dress (Curcuma Pigment Dye)$185$89.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Neo Simple Dress (La Notte/Black)$375$179.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Neo Simple Dress (Truffle)$375$179.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Deco Dress (Pigment Dye Coral)$185$89.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Kim Tank Dress (Scratch Print)$485$229.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Carmen Dress (Lake/Cement)$209$115.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Macey Tank Dress with Crisscross Back (Black)$231$119.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Macey Tank Dress with Crisscross Back (Lagoon)$231$119.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Maria Dress (apricot)$297$69.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Kayla Dress (Cumulous)$286$59.00 -
Zelda Women’s Cosmo Sheath with Pleated Neckline (Navy)$242$64.00 -
Vera Wang Lavender Women’s Stretch Sheath Dress (Lipstick)$345$139.00 -
Vera Wang Lavender Women’s Stretch Sheath Dress (Turquoise)$345$139.00 -
Whit Women’s Beam Shift (Navy/Purple)$429$89.00 -
Whit Women’s Venus Dress (Black/White)$359$139.00 -
Fernanda Carneiro Designs Women’s Shift with Multicolor Neckline (Bluebell)$210$54.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Black)$490$99.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s Sheath Dress (Black)$550$109.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s Asymmetrical Textured Sheath Dress (Midnight)$490$99.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Smoky Grey)$350$119.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s Sleeveless Dress (Plum)$490$149.00 -
Z Spoke Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Plum)$350$109.00 -
Drew Women’s Colorblock Dress with Faux Leather (Black/White)$288$79.00 -
Drew Women’s Colorblock Dress with Faux Leather (White/Black)$288$79.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Caitlin Beaded Tank Dress (Crème)$264$49.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Caitlin Beaded Tank Dress (Salmon)$264$49.00 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress (Ultra Berry)$343$49.00 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Lace Dot Shift Dress (Marble)$366$79.00 -
Drew Women’s Leather Trimmed Dress (Teal)$288$79.00 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Morph Bustier Dress (Black/Fool’s Gold)$412$79.00 -
Drew Women’s Sleeveless Dress with Faux Leather (Black)$288$79.00 -
Drew Women’s Sleeveless Dress with Faux Leather (White/Black)$288$79.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Off-Shoulder Dress (Sapphire)$264$49.00 -
Yoana Baraschi Women’s Twiggy Mini Dress (Ice/Black)$343$69.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Pleated Bodice Dress with Satin Skirt (Deep green)$148$69.00
