A shift dress is a dress in which the cloth falls straight from the shoulders and has darts around the bust. It frequently features a high scoop or boat neck. Shift dresses are often confused with the sheath dress, which is form-fitting and shaped by tucks on the waist area.

In the 1920s designers such as Chanel started to created loose, corsetless dresses. These new dresses, worn by 'flappers' were the antidote to stiff, Edwardian dress. It was easy for women to shift or move around in a “shift dress,” hence the name.

A chemise or shift is a classic smock type of women's undergarment or dress. Historically, a chemise was a simple garment worn next to the skin to protect clothing from sweat and body oils, the precursor to the modern shirts commonly worn in Western nations.

(flɔːrəl ) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A floral fabric or design has flowers on it.

Benefits of Cotton Shift Dresses

• Comfortable and breathable. Shift dresses have always been designed with comfort in mind.
• Lacks restriction. Cotton doesn't cling; it cannot hold an electric charge.
• Low maintenance.
• Wardrobe staple.
• Classic and timeless.
• Versatile.
• Summer.
• Autumn/Spring.

How to Describe Clothing in Your Writing

1. Integrate clothing into your initial character description.
2. Study articles of clothing to make sure you know what they look like.
3. Pick outfits that fit the setting you're writing about.
4. Blend clothing into job descriptions.
5. Let your characters change outfits.

Designer Mary Quant, who popularized the miniskirt in England, was a pioneer of the modern shift dress in the '60s. She created stylish and affordable dresses for young women, and her colorful designs were often seen on British model Twiggy.

A shift dress is defined by a straight silhouette that falls from the shoulders and hangs straight down. They are simple in their shape with clean lines and a looser fit, making it a dress that is perfect for every body shape and any occasion!

And a denim jacket. So i chose a thrifted shoulder bag for this outfit. And kept jewelry minimal as well. I really like this it's very comfortable.

shift verb [I/T] (MOVE OR CHANGE) to change direction or move from one person, position, or place to another: [ I ] The wind shifted to the east. [ T ] She shifted her weight from one foot to the other. [ T ] He tried to shift the blame onto his sister.

Floral designers may create a single arrangement for a specific purpose or multiple displays for special occasions, such as weddings or funerals. They use artistry and their knowledge of different types of blooms to choose appropriate flowers or plants for each occasion.

"There is something delicate, feminine, and wearable about floral prints that keep them a mainstay year after year," she says, shouting out "Oscar de la Renta's 'smudged' pattern and the printed renderings at Dries van Noten" as parituclarly inspired standouts from this season.