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Just what is the difference between a sheath and a shift? The short answer: While both opt for generally cleaner cuts and a knee-level length, a sheath is fitted at the waist and hips, and a shift is straighter and more relaxed. The good news? Both styles offer figure-flattering options for your body type. If you’re a slimmer boy shape, go for the illusion of curves created by Cynthia Steffe’s Camille peplum dress. Already have the curves? Choose a more form-fitting, body-conscious style, like Nicole Miller’s Swirly Sequins dress.
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Pink Tartan Women’s Crew Neck A-Line Dress (Silver)$425$24.00 -
Pink Tartan Women’s Drape Twist Dress (Gold)$395$24.00 -
Pink Tartan Women’s Drape Twist Dress (Platinum)$395$24.00 -
Pink Tartan Women’s Crew Neck Dart Dress (Green)$425$19.00 -
Pink Tartan Women’s Adele Dress (Grey)$395$24.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Estelle Colorblock Ponte Dress (Black/Light Cream)$198$54.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Estelle Colorblock Ponte Dress (Pacific/Black)$198$54.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Vanna Snake Print Ponte Dress (Silver/Black)$238$19.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Camille Peplum Dress (Black)$238$64.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Diandra Strapless Jacquard Dress (Light Cream)$248$64.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Rory Colorblock Shift (Fire/Papyrus/Rose)$228$59.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Dylan Dress (Black)$238$64.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Sloan Ponte Dress with Mesh Detail (Pacific)$198$54.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Reese Lace Shift Dress (Light Cream)$248$64.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Dylan Peplum Dress (jewel blue)$198$44.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Dylan Dress (Rich Black/Light Cream)$228$74.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Reese Crochet Dress (Cool Aqua)$268$84.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Lida Colorblock Dress (Exotic Rose/Black)$198$54.00 -
Zenobia Women’s Short Sleeve Shift Dress (Maize)$598$89.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s V-Neck Ponte Dress (Byzantium)$310$24.00 -
Muse Women’s Polka Dot Peplum Dress (Black/White)$160$54.00 -
Muse Women’s Ruched Halter Dress (Blue Royal)$138$39.00 -
Muse Women’s Angle Seam Dress (Pink/multi)$146$39.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Crinkled Taffeta Shift Dress (Creme)$327$24.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Lace Dress with Ruching (Mint)$215$39.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Anson Cap Sleeve Dress (Black and White Stripe)$425$39.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Raquel Sleeveless Printed Dress (Capri Breeze)$320$74.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Raquel Printed Dress (Red Clay)$320$74.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Thia Printed Dress with Pleating (Tunisia)$270$59.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Aria Sleeveless Drape Front Dress (Lunar)$338$79.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Betty Belted Sleeveless Dress (Casa Blanca)$295$54.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Ritter Sleeveless Printed Dress (print/black)$345$69.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Magnus Jacquard Dress (Grey Print)$390$99.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Redford Printed Dress (Safari)$375$69.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Jovi Colorblock Dress (White/Black)$298$89.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Saturn Sleeveless Dress (Storm)$390$79.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Jackie O Off-Shoulder Dress (Melon)$345$69.00 -
Black Halo Women’s Jackie O Sleeveless Dress (Yellow Zest)$345$69.00 -
Natori Women’s Cowl Neck Dress (Mocha)$395$79.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Natalie Dress (Peacock)$138$29.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Blaire Dress (White/Black)$129$29.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Anne Eyelet Shift (Black)$138$54.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sophia Sleeveless Stretch Satin Dress (Peacock)$148$19.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Samantha Sequined Sheath Dress (Copper/Multi)$168$19.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Bailey Dress (Iris Multi)$118$39.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Cambrie Shift with Beaded Neckline (Coral Rose)$158$24.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Morgen Sequined Bodice Dress (Spring Spearmint)$158$59.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Raina Cap Sleeve Dress (Rose)$138$34.00 -
NUE by Shani Women’s Sleeveless Plaid Sheath with Faux Leather Detail (Black)$240$19.00 -
Akiko Women’s Printed Dress with Leather Trim (Cheetah/Tan)$253$19.00 -
Akiko Women’s Printed Racerback Dress (Leaf Shadow)$218$64.00 -
Akiko Women’s Draped Dolman Dress (Scarlet)$218$64.00 -
Akiko Women’s Draped Dolman Dress (Seagreen)$218$64.00 -
Akiko Women’s Silk Knit Dress with Chiffon Overlay (Aztec)$196$39.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Fitted Shirt Dress (Tan)$166$19.00 -
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz Women’s Baby Doll Dress with Bell Sleeves (Ivory)$231$39.00 -
Taylor Dress Women’s Multi-Stripe Dress (Black/White)$118$29.00 -
Lafayette 148 New York Women’s Draped Dress (Java)$348$84.00 -
Lafayette 148 New York Women’s Sleeveless Dress with Contrast Piping (White)$448$109.00 -
ZAMRIE Women’s Texapel Shift Dress (Coral)$231$39.00 -
ZAMRIE Women’s Sleeveless Sweater Dress (Oatmeal)$218$64.00 -
Onyx Dresses Women’s Long Sleeve Lace Dress (White)$220$39.00 -
Coupé Collection Women’s Knit Dress (Coral)$65$39.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Double-Faced Sheath Dress (Black)$550$149.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Double-Faced Sheath Dress (Wine)$550$149.00 -
Façonnable Women’s Tailored Pique Dress (Cherry)$495$124.00 -
Anne Klein Collection Women’s Drape Front V-Neck Dress (Blue/White/Black/Beige)$495$49.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Keyhole Blouson (Dewberry)$138$29.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Keyhole Blouson (Taffy)$138$29.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Sleeve Less with Waist Detail (Multi)$118$19.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Sleeveless Check Neck (Blue)$108$39.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s V Neck Twofer (Multi)$168$19.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Sleeve V-Neck (Multi)$178$19.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Sleeveless Seamed Sheath (Forest Multi)$128$24.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Metallic Print Dress (Black and Silver)$128$19.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Zip-Front Stretch Lace Chemise (Black/Khaki)$340$24.00 -
Andrew Marc Collection Women’s Zip-Front Stretch Lace Chemise (Black/pink)$340$24.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Flutter Sleeve Ponte Dress (Ivory)$320$24.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Sleeveless Popover Dress (Ivory)$288$24.00 -
Andrew Marc Women’s Sleeveless Sheath with Piping (Ivory)$268$79.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Printed Dress with Ruched Skirt (Multi)$178$54.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Ruched Skirt Dress (Cream)$178$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress with Beading (Cornflower)$178$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress (Cobalt)$158$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Dropped Waist Colorblock Dress (Denim/Black)$168$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Printed Draped Dress (Multi)$168$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Cap Sleeveless Lace Dress (Berry)$168$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Draped Crepe Back Dress (Denim)$168$64.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Seamed Ponte Dress (Light Purple)$168$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s V-Neck Ponte Dress (Pink)$168$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Tiered Sleeve Dress (Cobalt)$158$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Lagoon)$158$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Scoop Neck Dress (Light Purple)$158$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Colorblock Shift with Cutout (Sage)$158$29.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Printed V-Neck Dress (Multi)$168$29.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Buckle Front Sheath (Sage)$168$49.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Colorblock Dress (Navy Jade)$138$39.00 -
Chetta B Women’s V-Neck Colorblock Dress (Blueberry Multi)$138$39.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Swirl Dress (Khaki/Ivory)$138$39.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Cap Sleeve Dress (Fuchsia)$138$39.00 -
Chetta B Women’s V-Neck Dress with Piping (White/Black)$138$29.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Colorblock Crepe Dress (Melon/Khaki)$138$39.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Belted Peplum Dress (Fuchsia)$119$39.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Twill de Chine Draped Coral Dress (Coral)$392$129.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Ikat Print Draped Chiffon Dress (Navy Multi)$361$114.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Jasmine Dress (Bluebell)$228$79.00 -
Cynthia Steffe Women’s Natalie Dress (Cool Aqua)$228$89.00 -
Natori Women’s Sleeveless Drape Dress (Lime)$375$94.00 -
Natori Women’s Lace Tank Dress (Paradise Orange)$395$99.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Vertical Seam Dress (Key Lime/Bellini Multi)$120$64.00 -
Nicole Miller Women’s Swirly Sequins Dress (Charcoal)$300$104.00 -
T Tahari Women’s Fran Sleeveless Dress (Navy)$138$49.00 -
T Tahari Women’s Indiana Dress (Modern Melon)$148$59.00 -
T Tahari Women’s Sylvia Dress (Celeste)$118$39.00 -
T Tahari Women’s Adora Dress (Spring Navy)$148$49.00 -
T Tahari Women’s Holley Dress (Seahorse)$128$49.00 -
Vince Camuto Women’s Fitted Peplum Dress (Sulphur Spring Multi)$138$39.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Cato Dress Paisley (Black/Grey)$348$99.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Pamela Dress Cowboys (Black)$298$84.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Akela Dress (Odessa)$295$99.00 -
Eva Franco Women’s Arianna Printed Dress (Galapagos)$320$89.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Julia Drawstring Dress (Black/White)$99$39.00 -
Aidan Mattox Women’s Beaded Lace Sheath (Watermelon)$295$99.00 -
NUE by Shani Women’s Sleeveless Colorblock Sheath (Electric Blue)$290$99.00 -
Muse Women’s Contrast Sheath (Coral)$158$24.00 -
Muse Women’s Surplice Printed Cap Sleeve Sheath (Ivory)$146$39.00 -
Muse Women’s Colorblock Crochet Sheath (Navy/Blue)$160$59.00 -
Muse Women’s Angled Seam Sheath (Ivory/Navy)$170$69.00 -
Muse Women’s Printed Satin Shift (Pink/multi)$150$39.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Ponte Sheath Dress (Black)$264$24.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Lucy Paisley Printed Sheath (Slate Grey)$118$44.00 -
Miss Sixty Women’s Madeline Jacquard Shift (Black/Gold)$128$19.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sheath with Banded Neck Dress (Coral Multi)$98$29.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Sheath Dress with Embroidery (White/Black)$130$29.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s Cap Sleeve Lace Shift Dress (Seafoam)$138$39.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sheath Dress (Celery)$139$49.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Shift Dress (Ivory/Lemonade/Green)$149$59.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Gilly Elastic Waist Shift (Black Cape Cod)$140$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Gilly Elastic Waist Shift (Black Pretzel)$140$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Demi Colorblock Sleevless Shift (Black/Black)$148$39.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Demi Colorblock Sleevless Shift (Ivory/Black/Hot Pink)$148$39.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Shift Dress (Navy Pink Trellis)$180$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Isla V-Neck Shift Dress (Navy/Green)$230$39.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Jersey Shift Dress (Black Turks)$230$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Leah Jersey Shift Dress (Navy Positano)$230$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Colorblock Morgan Shift (Ivory/Black/Cobalt)$148$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Colorblock Morgan Shift (Ivory/Pink/Navy)$148$29.00 -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Morgan Shift Dress (Pink Waves)$148$29.00 -
Leota Women’s Sheath (Lagoon Teal)$179$59.00 -
Marina Women’s Short Chemical Lace Shift Dress (Pink)$209$84.00 -
Byron Lars Women’s Seamed Sheath with Back Buttons (Scarlet)$348$99.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Lace Shift Dress (Silver)$178$59.00 -
Ellen Tracy Women’s Belted Sheath Dress (eggplant)$128$29.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Floral Lace Chemise (Watermelon)$168$39.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Lace Shift Dress (Black)$168$59.00 -
Marc New York Women’s Draped Dress with Solid Skirt (Multi)$158$29.00 -
Jessica Simpson Women’s Sleeveless Sheath Dress (Tapenade)$138$19.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Floral Sheath Print (Black/Multi)$118$39.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Venice Print Sheath (Ivory/Black)$118$29.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Geometric Print Sheath (Royal Multi)$118$29.00 -
Chetta B Women’s Colorblock Shift (Ivory/Multi)$138$49.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Eyelet Sheath Dress (New Khaki)$120$39.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Eyelet Sheath Dress (Pink Lady)$120$39.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Scoop Neck Sheath with Sequins (Gold)$149$44.00 -
Isaac Mizrahi Women’s Floral Sequined Shift (Pink/multi)$169$59.00 -
Chaiken Women’s Combo Dress (Turquoise)$348$69.00 -
Chaiken Women’s Diver Dress (Black)$398$79.00 -
Chaiken Women’s Layered Dress (Brushstroke)$388$79.00 -
French Connection Women’s Georgia Cap Sleeve Dress (Black)$168$39.00 -
French Connection Women’s Horseshoe Dress (Black Iris/Jodhpur)$128$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Penny’s Party Dress (Bobby Blue)$248$69.00 -
French Connection Women’s Penny’s Party Dress (Tuscan Summer)$248$69.00 -
French Connection Women’s Planet Lace Bodice Dress (Black)$218$29.00 -
French Connection Women’s Potter Dress (Strawberry)$178$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Sally Dress (Biscuit)$178$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Sally Dress (Nocturnal)$178$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Samantha Stretch Dress (Black)$178$49.00 -
French Connection Women’s Shirley Sequined Slip Dress (Bronze)$268$29.00 -
French Connection Women’s Shirley Sequined Slip Dress (Rust Red)$268$29.00 -
French Connection Women’s Stretch Stripe Dress (Black/White)$98$39.00 -
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 Toledo Stripe Dress (Five Spice/Rhubarb)$78$49.00 -
Single Women’s The Becky Asymmetric Neck Dress (Khaki)$225$79.00 -
Single Women’s The Kate Colorblock Dress (Black/Nude)$225$79.00 -
Single Women’s The Victoria Dress (Black)$225$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Asymmetrical Textured Sheath Dress (Midnight)$490$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Long Sleeve Dress (Black)$490$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Long Sleeve Dress (Ox Blood)$490$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Printed Dress (Leopard)$495$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Sheath Dress (Black)$550$99.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Short Sleeve Dress (Plum)$550$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Sleeveless Dress (Plum)$490$59.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s Textured Sheath with Leather Trim (Midnight)$690$59.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Black)$490$59.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Grey/White)$375$79.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Plum)$350$49.00 -
Z Spoke by Zac Posen Women’s V-Neck Dress (Smoky Grey)$350$49.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Kim Wrap Dress (Orange)$415$99.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Pulse Dress (Black)$230$89.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Pulse Dress (Mudd Lurex)$230$89.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Togo Dress (Mudd)$560$59.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Vienna Dress (Garment Dye La Notte)$445$59.00 -
Surface to Air Women’s Vienna Dress (Sky Blue)$445$59.00 -
Aijek Women’s Break of Dawn Sunray Dress (Navy)$261$49.00 -
Aijek Women’s Break of Dawn Sunray Dress (White)$261$39.00 -
Aijek Women’s Dawn to Dusk Reversible Shift (Tangerine/Navy)$266$39.00 -
Aijek Women’s Swirl In Circles Silk Dress (Navy)$214$29.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Dina V-Neck Cap Sleeve Dress (Black)$264$39.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Dina V-Neck Cap Sleeve Dress (Chamoisse)$264$39.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Macee Dress (Puntacana)$209$39.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Macey Tank Dress with Crisscross Back (Black)$231$39.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Macey Tank Dress with Crisscross Back (Lagoon)$231$39.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Off-Shoulder Dress (London Fog)$264$74.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Sable Dress (sugar)$264$174.00 -
Susana Monaco Women’s Taina Dress (apricot)$275$39.00 -
Spencer/Lacy Women’s Urchin Shift with Cutouts (Black/Creme Brulee)$218$69.00 -
Zenobia Women’s Shift Dress (White)$698$74.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Piped Sheath Dress (Porcelain Rose)$120$39.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Sheath Dress with Hardware (Black)$130$64.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Shift with Zipper Detail (Latte)$130$124.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Shift Dress (Latte/Ivory)$120$99.00 -
Calvin Klein Women’s Colorblock Shift Dress (Porcelain Rose/Belni/Black)$120$184.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Bd Neck Ponte Dress (Black)$292$239.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Caviar Bd Bato Neck Illusion (Nude/Green)$249$69.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sequin Shift Dress (Antique Coral Multi)$525$94.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Sequin Shift Dress (Ivory/Violet Multi)$591$29.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Embellished Silk Shift Dress (Otter)$343$39.00 -
Alexia Admor Women’s Caviar Beaded Shift Dress (Black)$284$39.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Printed Sweetheart Sheath (Spring Print)$178$49.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Boat Neck Sheath (Cranberry)$64$49.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Shift with Collar Detail (Navy)$62$49.00 -
Suzi Chin Women’s Shift with Collar Detail (Pineapple)$62$39.00 -
Donna Morgan Women’s 3/4 Sleeve Sheath Dress withLace Detail (Canary Punch)$168$39.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sheath Dress (Black)$149$29.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Sheath Dress (Blue)$149$29.00 -
Julia Jordan Women’s Colorblock Shift Dress (Ivory/Black/Ice)$139$ -
Chetta B Women’s Dot Print Sheath (Peacock/White)$118$ -
Chetta B Women’s Dropped Waist Shift (Black)$118$ -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Maggie Printed Shift Dress (Pink Katie)$230$ -
JB by Julie Brown Women’s Meryl Shift with Waist Seam (Pink Buttercup)$270$
