Alicia Print Knee-Length Dress, £89
Botanical blooms are synonymous with the warmer months of the year, but luxe fabrications such as satin can extend the wearability of the print even further. Try it for your next special invite with this beautiful floral-print dress in soft blue-green satin, crafted with softly-gathered angel sleeves, a V-shaped cut-out, and a frilled hem for an extra touch of femininity. Wear it with bold block heels.
Misaki Jacquard Dress, £109 | Esmerelda Sparkle Clutch, £25 | Simone Simple Sandals, £55
Jacquard re-emerges as a key fabric for AW17, creating an opulent mood for weddings and parties alike. Make it work for now and later with this shimmering floral dress in luxe jacquard, featuring short puff sleeves and a cut-out back that reveals a glimpse of skin. Let the bold blooms take full focus with a metallic silver clutch and sparkling heeled shoes.
Bloomsbury Print Sleeve Dress, £85 | Sasha Scallop Clutch, £25 | Sasha Court Shoe, £45
Midi dresses are special event saviours; they’re feminine, flattering and perfectly blur the lines between classic and contemporary. RSVP in style with this floral-print midi dress, designed with contrast blouson sleeves, and a v-shaped neckline with a plush velvet trim. Enhance its ladylike feel with black block-heeled court shoes, adding a pop of pink with a scallop-edged clutch bag.
Kimsu Embellished Jacquard Dress, £169
Special occasions present the perfect excuse to wear embellishment, from glistening sequins to light-catching jewels. Combine two trends at once with this floral jacquard dress, embellished with small clusters of sequins, beads and jewels. This modern mini is lined for smoothness, and designed for a close-cut fit that’s endlessly flattering. Style with bare legs and heeled sandals.
Aki Embroidered Short Dress, £139 | Leda Sparkle Clutch, £49 | Mariah Heel Sandals, was £59, now £17.70
Embroidered florals are flourishing into next season, and elevating the classic occasionwear silhouettes that we love to wear. Bring the blooms to your next event with this fitted green dress, detailed with trailing flowers in contrasting shades of pink, and finished with flattering fluted sleeves. Mirror its base colour palette with matching heeled sandals, and make a case for subtle sparkle with a metallic silver clutch bag.
