5 Cocktail Hour Dress Codes We’re Trying On Our Next Holiday
By Sarah Macken
Unsure what to wear in the evening when you’re on holidays? Glean some inspiration from these breezy but polished looks …
Little and large polka dots
We love a print clash, but those who struggle with combining multiple patterns will favour this hack: choose the same print in different sizes for a more streamlined look.
A pleated dress with flip flops
That ‘dressy’ dress you bought for a summer occasion? You can absolutely wear it on holidays: the key is in the styling. Dress it down by teaming it with flip flops and add a softly structured or slightly oversized bag as a final flourish.
Nightwear as cocktail attire
Underwear as outerwear has never been bigger than it is this season. Let the fashion crowd’s obsession with bloomer shorts, lace-trim dresses and sleek camisoles influence what you wear for an evening tipple.
Earthy-toned linens
Alongside the prerequisite linen trousers for daywear, we’re making space for linen dresses in organic shades like tan and khaki. This mini dress by & Other Stories is a chic case in point.
Bodice silhouettes
When it comes to excellent summer dresses, the silhouette of the season has to be a smocked bodice shape. Even better if it comes with an interesting sleeve and in a sunshine-ready white shade. Add statement earrings and a leather sandal to jazz it up for eveningtime.
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