The Blackwater Valley Opera Festival is inspired by more than just the music – it is also a chance to dress up and have fun – this is what we recommend wearing this year …
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Violet silk organza trench coat, Max Mara,€1,289; www.mytheresa.com.
Olive green coat, €815; www.liya.ge.
Anastay midi length coat, €385; www.tedbaker.com.
Silk print shawl with sleeves, €39.95, at Massimo Dutti, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin 16.
Orange organza trench coat, Lita Couture, €750; www.wolfandbadger.com.
Pink lambswool throw, €119; www.mcnuttofdonegal.com.
Silver wedge sandals, €49.95, at Zara.
Gold Musa earrings by Marina Fossati, €175; www. shop.marinafossati.com
Golden Goose superstar sabot sneakers in black and gold with shearling lining, €540; www.samuicork.com.
Lace-up wedge heel espadrilles, €49.95; www.zara.com.
Gold Montserrat 18-inch classic opera leather gloves, €395, at Paula Rowan, Westbury Mall, Dublin 2.
Stainless steel champagne bucket, €125, at Newbridge Silverware, Athgarvan Road, Newbridge, Co Kildare.
Black Fleurs pearl earrings, €255; www.melissa curry.com.
Yellow silk Ikat Marta coat, €1,690; www.aleksandraviktor.com.
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