A shift dress hangs straight from the shoulders without fitted seams or gathering. Midi length in a shift silhouette is simple and appropriate for a reception without any sense of trying too hard. Shift dresses are comfortable because they do not rely on fitted construction. The simplicity means the fabric quality and the cut matter more than any detail work. Black shift dresses in solid fabric are exactly right for occasions where you want to be present without drawing attention to what you are wearing. A simple neckline keeps the overall effect understated. These are the midi shift dresses that demonstrate how the right proportion and simplicity can feel both respectful and effortlessly put together.