One such timeless contender? The shirred dress. Defined by rows of elastic thread that gather the fabric while allowing it to stretch across the bust, waist and neckline. Meanwhile, the rest of ...

If you're looking for a chic dress that you can easily dress up or down, the Puff-Sleeve Mini Dress from Banana Republic ...

shirring is hugely comfortable as it has elastic running through each panel so you can breathe and look good without the need for a tiered, tent-like dress. Next’s £30 mini dress available in ...

It has a small amount of shirred [elastic] around the waist, which, for me, made the dress really comfortable. It has a tie neck but I preferred it left undone. My husband and daughter immediately ...

The first look: a dress with a round neck and geometrically pieced bodice in shades of khaki, black, and blue nylon (notice the shirred elastic cuffs on the sleeves, taken straight from sporty ...