Anna’s Edit – Summer Wedding Guest Outfits

My inbox has been bursting with requests from clients for online occasion wear shopping of late. It would seem that after two years where special occasions have had to be postponed they’re now coming thick and fast (and I can’t tell you how happy I am about it!)

There’s nothing better then getting dressed up and feeling fabulous for a wedding or day at the races, but I know a lot of my clients and followers find it hard to choose what to wear. There’s always added pressure when choosing an outfit for a special day; we feel more ‘on show’ and know that there’s likely going to be lots of pictures taken and shared too.

With this in mind I’ve put together some guideance on occasion wear shopping that I hope will help if you have a big event coming up. I’ve also selected three outfit options at different price points to give you some inspiration.

My Top Tips

• If you’re struggling for inspiration have a think about that last occasion/wedding/christening you went to where you felt great. Take note of the style the wore, the fabric and accessories – if something has worked well in the past then there’s nothing wrong with sticking to a formula

• Research the venue and theme – if you have an idea of the type of venue or theme of the wedding you’re attending you can make an informed decision about the type of outfit you may want to opt for. A festival wedding will lead you to a very different choice of outfit as apposed to evening ceremony in a plush hotel

• Stay true to your style – think about what you prioritise day-to-day when it comes to clothes and try not to deviate from this. If you usually prefer to cover your legs then consider a jumpsuit or elegant trousers, if you can’t stand walking in heels then look for a low block style, wedge or embellished flats. You’ll look your best when you’re comfortable and confident

• Look for items you can dress up or down – all of the examples below can be styled in multiple ways. I don’t believe in saving things for best EVER. The more you spend on something, the more you should wear it. We don’t want any one hit wonders hanging in the wardrobe  for months on end having only ever been worn once.

• Lastly, before rushing out to be an entirely new outfit take a look in your wardrobe to see if there is anything you already own that could be re-worn or re-styled. I have linked items to buy below but there are also a multitude of websites now where you can hire dresses for special occasions (this is a great option for something like a black tie event where it would be impossible to get something that could work on a day-to-day basis too).