Reese Witherspoon and Kelly Clarkson Wore Summer Shift Dresses

Short-sleeve shift dresses are popping up in multiple celebs’ wardrobes lately. It’s easy to see why — they toe the line between casual and sophisticated, thanks to a straight-down silhouette and breathable short sleeves. Two style icons in particular are making us *shift* our eyes toward the trend.

During a screening of F1: The Academy, Reese Witherspoon wore a sleek white shift dress with a belted waist and flap pockets with gold floral details. Meanwhile, Kelly Clarkson chose a beige short-sleeve shift dress with frayed edges for a recent episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show. In both cases, the celebs opted for styles in luxe tweed and completed their elegant looks with matching heels. Not to mention, Kerry Washington got the belted tweed shift dress memo, too.

Want to add a shift dress to your summer wardrobe like Clarkson and Witherspoon? You’re in luck. We rounded up seven similar short-sleeve shift dresses on Amazon, starting at $27.

Shift Dresses Inspired by Reese Witherspoon and Kelly Clarkson

Yioaga Jackie Tweed Short-Sleeve Dress

Make a style statement like Witherspoon in this tweed short-sleeve shift dress with bedazzled pocket details. It’s finished with braided trim at the neckline, and it comes in nine colors like bright pink, black, and light blue.

Anrabess Ribbed-Knit Loose Shift Dress

A nubby ribbed-knit gives this shift dress the appearance of tweed, and the slightly looser silhouette is perfect for warm summer days. One happy shopper said the dress is “super cute with a belt,” and noted it “can be dressed up or worn more casually.”

Merokeety Buttoned Knit Dress

Think sweater dresses are just for winter? This lightweight, short-sleeve knit dress begs to differ. Plus, the buttoned front and pocket details bear a striking resemblance to a sleeveless white sweater dress Witherspoon wore last summer. 

Eliza J Tweed Short-Sleeve Shift Dress

Take a page out of Clarkson’s style book with this short-sleeve tweed shift dress, which is finished with frayed trim at the cuffs and hem just like hers. It features a crew neckline with a faux pearl brooch and oversized patch pockets at the hips.

LifeShe Tweed Dress with Bows

If you’ve been wanting to add puff sleeves to your summer closet à la Joanna Gaines, now’s your chance. With three oversized bows at the front, this tweed shift dress is a dressy option for evening events. Finish the look with coordinating stiletto heels like Witherspoon and Clarkson.

Wenrine Tweed Short-Sleeve Dress with Bows

Puff sleeves, contrasting bow appliqués, and a subtle fit-and-flare silhouette lend sweet sophistication to this short-sleeve shift dress. Reviewers who received the dress for free said it “looks much more expensive than it is,” and it’s “cute for work, brunch, or a nice event.”

Pehmea Tweed Short-Sleeve Dress

This tweed short-sleeve shift dress is equal parts casual and fashion-forward with a deep V-neckline, patch pockets at the chest and hips, and frayed trim. It comes in six colors, including yellow, red, green, and pink, plus sizes XS–XL.