Over forty of our favourite dresses guaranteed to get you on the best-dressed list for any occasion …
Black midi dress with seam details, €199, at Massimo Dutti.
Blue Monette linen dress, €248; www.thereformation.com.
Pink floral appliqué dress, €149, at & Other Stories.
Yellow Gwendolyn silk dress, €628; www.shopdoen.com.
Red slip viscose dress, Bardot, €135, at Arnotts.
Cream Clementina silk dress, €435; www.rixolondon.com.
Black Etta appliquéd off-the-shoulder linen-blend midi dress, Aje, €675; www.net-a-porter.com.
Dusty blue sculpted tube dress, €560; www.houseofdagmar.com.
Blue Gwendolyn floral print dress, Kitri, €270, at Arnotts.
Black combined strapless dress, €89.99, at Mango.
Pearl blue Violette bubble hem dress, €656; www.ajeworld.com.
Floral yellow Briony Dress, €348; www.thereformation.com
Light blue Chloé boat neck dress, €135, at Sinéad Keary.
Yellow Bailey buttercup print dress, €875; www.bernadetteantwerp.com.
Salt white Agnesa cotton voile dress, €688; www.shopdoen.com.
Light pink sleeveless bubble hem dress, €125, at COS.
Pink Romily floral print dress, £271.52; www.kitristudio.com.
Pink Rose Finch floral dress, Sister Jane, €239, at Arnotts.
Black printed shirred midi dress, M&S Collection, €75, at Marks & Spencer.
Black polka dot scarf-detail dress, €750; www.houseofdagmar.com.
Oyster grey Marciella maxi dress, €180; www.bymalenebirger.com.
Blue Nia floral print silk midi dress, Alix of Bohemia, €1,750; www.net-a-porter.com.
Black tiered floral dress, Sister Jane, €233, at Brown Thomas.
Red contrast-panel cotton midi dress, €89, at COS.
White Ysabella flared midi dress, House of CB, €305, at Arnotts.
Butter crêpe maxi dress with pockets, €940; int.toteme.com.
Blue Quinn ditzy print dress, €298; www.shopdoen.com.
Brown lace satin-mix slip dress, M&S Collection, €60, at Marks & Spencer.
Cream polka dot silk maxi dress, €960; www.meandem.com.
Blue Keri denim utility dress with pockets, €140; www.aligne.co.
Cream and black square-neck dress, €800; www.houseofdagmar.com.
Cherry Mavis midi dress, €360; www.rixo.co.uk.
Green knitted dress with contrast skirt, €129, at Massimo Dutti.
Ditsy Wren floral print dress with shirring, £215; www.kitristudio.com.
Black Guinevere floral dress, €528; www.shopdoen.com.
Indigo denim belted dress, €225, at Jigsaw.
The number one rule of spring wedding dressing? If in doubt, think floral. Pale pinks dominated the runway for SS25, as seen at Khaite, Chanel and Ganni. Add a statement hair accessory for a modern update.
Something blue: not only are we seeing designers revisit classic shades of sky and true blue in their collections, the colour has ultimate appeal for A-listers, too. See Nicola Coughlan in pale blue Dior at the SAG Awards for inspiration.
Black dresses are never off the cards, especially if they lean towards romantic. This striking maxi dress by Kika Vargas is an excellent example of an enduring look. We love how the detailed neckline is offset by a simple ponytail.
A black-tie invite can be intimidating. Glean inspiration from the Fanning sisters on a pre-Oscars night out and embrace feathers, sequins, velvets, even a touch of jacquard. We officially have cape envy.
Go wild and opt for graphic floral prints. Build on the drama by choosing a style with a dramatic shoulder for a maximalist feel.
A word of wisdom: if in doubt, polka dots won’t let you down. The classic print is forever effortless.
The chicest way to offset a divine statement dress is with subtly retro hair and make-up. A demi bouffant and costume jewellery nod to a Palm Springs kind of glamour.
Long-length opera gloves never go out of fashion. Not only are they the definition of ladylike allure, it’s the perfect way to add interest to your outfit, especially if you’re re-wearing a dress. It’s particularly stylish for a mother-of-the-bride, too.
The rules according to the recent Simone Rocha runway show at London Fashion Week? Toughen up a whimsical dress with a biker jacket, or faux fur stole, and plenty of embellishment. We love all of the hallmarks of this quiet rebellion for an alternative bride.
When it comes to jewellery, be inspired by brand of the moment Completed Works, its recent LFW presentation unexpectedly starred actress Debi Mazar. The label is all about cascading earrings in gentle designs with pearl and diamond details. Pin your hair back to get maximum mileage from your statement earrings.
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