The difference between Shop window and Window dressing
When used as nouns, shop window means a large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed, whereas window dressing means the decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows.
check bellow for the other definitions of Shop window and Window dressing
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Shop window as a noun:
A large window at the front of a shop, behind which items for sale are displayed.
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Window dressing as a noun:
The decorative display of retail merchandise in store windows; the goods and trimmings used in such a display.
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Window dressing as a noun (uncountable):
The process, skill or task of creating such a display.
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Window dressing as a noun (idiomatic, uncountable):
A means of creating a deceptively favourable impression of something or someone; something for appearance only.
Examples:
"These latest modifications are mere window dressing; the same problems remain."